< Go Back Scaffolding Safety Tips With over a thousand cases of scaffolding related injuries per year. Working on a construction site can be very dangerous if safety regulations are not followed. In this blog we will be talking through scaffolding safety tips and how to make sure you and your team have no accidents. Aztech Scaffolding (NI) Ltd provide scaffolding services across Belfast.
Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is vital to keep all staff working on scaffolding safe. Not only is it required by law to wear all aspects of PPE, it can also protect you against 99% of all accidents that can occur on scaffolding. Standard Personal Protective Equipment includes:
Safety Harness Protective Gloves Steep Capped Boots High Vis Jacket Hard Hat
To ensure you and your workers are safe, make sure everyone is wearing all of their PPE. It is your employer’s responsibility to provide you with the necessary safety equipment so if you don’t have any, you should request it.
Scaffolding Inspections In order to make sure your scaffolding is up to the health and safety standards; regular inspections need to be carried out. The first inspection needs to be carried out before anyone can use it, this eliminates the possibility of improper installation. From then on it is necessary to have your installation checked and monitored every 7 days, according to the HSE .
Due to the unpredictability of the UK weather, large downpours of rain and storms can appear unexpectedly. When this happens, you should have a scaffolding inspection take place on site to ensure that there has been no damage dealt to the construction. Regular inspections are key in order to avoid accidents whilst working on site.
Maximum Weight When working on scaffolding, workers are often using heavy materials and equipment in order to complete the build. However, it is vital that you keep under the maximum weight load for the scaffold. Failure to do so will result in cracks in the platforms and an uneven balance in the structure.
This is the same with the amount of people allowed on the scaffolding at one time. When the first inspection takes place, the contractor needs to provide a maximum amount of people allowed at one given time. Going over this is not only against the law but can cause serious accidents and health risks.
Contact Us If you require more information on scaffolding safety, Aztech Scaffolding are always on hand to help. Our experienced team are more than qualified to provide advice and guidance whenever needed. If you require our scaffolding services in Belfast, be sure to call us on 02890 500 090 contact form on our website.
