Health & Safety
Our comprehensive and in depth safety policies are in place to protect our workforce, customers and the general public
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Health & Safety
At Bournemouth Scaffolding, Health and Safety is our of upmost importance.
Our priority is safety of workforce and those impacted by scaffolding whether in residential, commercial, specialist environment such as schools, hospitals, local authority or heritage project.
Our comprehensive and in depth safety policies, systems and programs are designed to engage the entire workforce in the delivery of safe work on all our projects.
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Our Health & Safety Policy includes
- Full PPE supplied and worn at required times
- Site surveys carried out
- Risk assessment and method statements and TG20:13 Compliance sheets
- Calculated design drawing are also available depending on the requirements of the job
- Weekly scaffold inspection if requested
- Scaffolders hold a current CISRS card and they receive ongoing training
- Works to the latest industry best practices TG20:13 SG4:15
- British standard equipment
We carry out all the legal and official paperwork on your behalf, meaning you do not have to worry about a thing. If a temporary structure licence is required, our team will contact the local council and fill out all the relevant applications.
We acknowledge all the requirements of the Construction Industry Regulation and understand the legal obligations under the Health and Safety Act 1974 and related Health and Safety Legislation TG20:13 and SG4:15.
Health and Safety Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is a foundational piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that governs workplace health, safety, and welfare. For scaffolding companies, this Act lays down broad duties designed to protect employees and the public from workplace hazards. Here’s how it specifically applies to scaffolding operations:
Key Provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for Scaffolding
General Duties of Employers to Employees
- Ensuring Safety: Employers must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare at work of all their employees. This includes providing safe systems of work, maintaining equipment in a safe condition, and ensuring safe handling, storage, and transport of materials, which are critical in scaffolding operations.
- Information and Training: It is essential to provide adequate training, information, instruction, and supervision. For scaffolding, this means training on erecting, altering, and dismantling scaffolds safely, understanding load capacities, and recognizing potential hazards.
Duties to Non-Employees
Employers and those in control of work premises have duties toward people who are not their employees but may be affected by their work activities, such as contractors, clients, or the public. This means ensuring that the scaffolding does not pose a risk to others and that areas around scaffolding are safe from falling objects or tripping hazards.
Health and Safety Policies
Companies must have a written health and safety policy if they employ five or more people. This policy should include specific references to scaffolding safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Risk Assessments
Employers are required to conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with scaffolding work, evaluate the risks associated with those hazards, and determine appropriate ways to mitigate them. This includes assessing the risks from height, structural integrity of scaffolding, weather conditions, and the presence of other trades on site.
Reporting Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) form part of the framework driven by the Act. Scaffolding companies must report certain accidents, injuries, diseases, and near-miss incidents to the relevant authority.
Health and Safety Legislation TG20:13
TG20:13 – Operational Guide for Tube and Fitting Scaffolding
TG20:13, which stands for “Technical Guidance 20:2013”, is a comprehensive guide aimed at improving standards in the design, use, and performance of scaffolds made with tubes and fittings. This guidance aligns with the European standard BS EN 12811-1, which specifies performance requirements and methods of structural and general design for access and working scaffolds.
Health and Safety Legislation SG4:15
SG4:15 – ‘Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations’
SG4:15 updates and replaces earlier versions of the guidance (like SG4:10), focusing on the prevention of falls when erecting, altering, and dismantling scaffolding. It is widely regarded as the definitive guide to safe scaffolding, emphasizing fall prevention measures.
Key Features of SG4:15:
- Safety Harnesses: Provides updated guidance on the use of safety harnesses and other fall arrest equipment, detailing when and how these should be used to prevent falls from height.
- Risk Assessment: Emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough risk assessments specific to the site and work to be undertaken, ensuring that all potential hazards are identified and mitigated.
- Training: Stresses the need for proper training and competency among scaffolding workers, ensuring that all operatives are aware of and understand how to implement fall prevention strategies effectively.
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