Why Use A Qualified Scaffolding Company? Scaffolding should always be carried out by a fully qualified scaffolding company. Although you may try to use your own scaffolding or unreliable companies, this could cause major health and safety issues. Scaffolding must always be erected correctly and set up by professionals. If this is not done, it could lead to scaffolding being weak and unsafe for use, regardless of the height of this scaffolding.
A fully qualified scaffolding company will always use the most modern methods in the industry to make scaffolding secure. There are numerous systems that could be used including Adapt multi-directional systems, tubes and fitting. Many qualified scaffolding companies will stock scaffolding systems from Kwikform, Cuplock and Adapt to give you the highest standard of scaffolding.
If you fail to use fully qualified scaffolding companies, the best systems and most modern safety methods may not be used, which could cause a risk to you, construction workers and your property. Using the correct systems is always a priority for maximum safety on every site.
Aztech Scaffolding (NI) Ltd are CITB and Construction line registered, making us fully qualified for the erection, dismantling and use of any scaffolding or scaffolding features throughout Belfast.
Should I Use Access Towers? Access towers are a feature used with scaffolding and will prevent a fall when working at a height. Access towers are also very mobile and can be used around any site, making them a great option for continuous use during construction. If you decide to use a mobile, scaffold or access tower, you must follow several regulations .
Before setting up access towers, the person building the tower and those who supervise or manage must be competent to do so. A full risk assessment must also be completed, with a team who can build, dismantle and complete safety inspections on the access tower. The access tower cannot be constructed without a full copy of the manufacturers' instructions, assuring a high level of safety on site.
Access towers offer a high level of stability, but this is all due to their erection. Erection of the access tower must be completed correctly to prevent falls when working at a large height and only ever be used by trained professionals. Access towers should never be used in situations such as:
Broken Parts Used Incompatible Components Strong Winds Support for Ladders & Other Equipment Unqualified Workers Aztech Scaffolding (NI) Ltd will always have a qualified team to erect, move and dismantle access towers. We ensure setup offers complete stability and minimises any risk for workers using the tower or other scaffolding features.
Why Should I Use Temporary Roofs For Scaffolding? Temporary roofs are made up of plastic sheets wrapped around a metal frame. This is created to protect any building project with from the weather. There are several sheeting options that are available, meaning no matter how bad the weather is, your building project will remain protected and undamaged from any weather.
Whether you are currently undergoing construction or your project is being delayed, temporary roofs should be used for scaffolding to keep your project tidy and prevent any possible weather from ruining it. Whether this is rain, snow or hail, as there are several roof sheets available, you can usually protect yourself from these potential risks.
What Scaffolding Health & Safety Issues Should You Consider? Scaffolding can cause a lot of danger if the scaffolding design is not correct or not erected correctly. There are many health and safety precautions that should be considered before erecting, dismantling, altering, inspecting or supervising your scaffolding.
Firstly, your scaffolding design should meet the recognised standard for configuration using approved systems or tubes and fittings. Scaffolding should always be designed by a competent person to ensure it has the correct strength and stability for use. To ensure your design for scaffolding is created and erected correctly, there are several factors you must take into consideration:
Height & Length Intended Use Maximum Working Loads Site Location Time Scaffold Is Required This is just a small part of the full list of information that should be supplied.
In addition to the design and erection of the scaffold to meet all health and safety regulations, your scaffolding should also receive inspections, with your project site having risk assessments carried out. Scaffolding inspections should be completed a minimum of every seven days and before first use as well as under any circumstances where the safety of the scaffolding could have been affected.
Aztech Scaffolding (NI) Ltd provide scaffolding services throughout Belfast and the surrounding areas, always designing and erecting scaffolding safely. Contact us today on 02890 500090 or fill in our contact form
