Our Procedures
Safety Procedures
Risk
Assessments
Before any scaffold is
erected, our supervisors carry out a thorough site-specific risk assessment. This identifies
hazards, evaluates risk levels, and specifies control measures. Every risk assessment is documented,
signed off, and retained on file.
Method Statements
A detailed method statement
is produced for every project, outlining the sequence of operations, equipment to be used, personnel
responsibilities, and emergency procedures. These are communicated to all operatives during the
pre-start briefing.
Scaffold Inspections
All scaffolds are inspected
before first use, after any event that may have affected their stability (e.g. adverse weather), and
at least every seven days thereafter. Inspection records are maintained throughout the project
lifecycle.
Near-Miss Reporting
We operate a proactive near-miss and hazard
reporting system. All incidents, however minor, are recorded, investigated, and acted upon to
prevent recurrence.
Equipment Standards
Equipment Compliance
We only use equipment that
meets or exceeds the relevant EN standards. All materials are sourced from approved suppliers,
regularly inspected, and taken out of service when they no longer meet our standards.
Steel Tubes
EN 39 compliant steel scaffolding tubes — tested for tensile strength and corrosion resistance.
Fittings & Couplers
EN 74 compliant couplers inspected before and after every use.
Boards
Scaffold boards compliant with BS 2482, with regular inspection and weight testing.
Fall Protection
Toe boards, guard rails, and brick guards fitted to all working platforms above 2m.
PPE
All operatives are provided with hard hats, safety boots, hi-vis, gloves, and harnesses where required.
Ladders & Access
All access equipment complies with EN 131, inspected before every use.
