Scaffold design is essential to the safety and success of most construction projects. Whether you are refurbishing an existing structure or creating a new build, the correct scaffolding is vital. A key consideration for any project manager is how much the scaffolding for the job in hand is going to cost.
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The different formats and structural components of scaffolding can make a significant difference to site safety, but also to the flow of work that they support.
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When site staff are working at any level of elevation, companies have a legal obligation to ensure their safety. It also makes commercial common sense to provide teams with good support when working at height. The confidence this brings makes it easier and quicker to move around.
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When working with scaffolding, there are a number of different regulations that need to be adhered to. If you fail to abide by these rules not only could you find your business facing a massive fine, but you could also put someone at serious risk of an injury. In this blog post, we are going to take a look at the regulations that are in place when working at height specifically.
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There are rules and regulations governing all industries when it comes to safe working conditions. However, as you can imagine, you have a number of different legislations you need to adhere to in the construction sector. One area that requires a lot of attention is ensuring working conditions are safe at a height. In this blog post, we will take a look at how project managers can ensure safe working conditions, as well as revealing the impact that scaffolding design has.
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Scaffold design calculations are an integral part of the process for both bespoke and generic designs, ensuring a safe and sturdy scaffold.
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Scaffolds are required in all sorts of locations, for all sorts of projects - new builds, renovations and sometimes even just a paint job. Although scaffolds might all seem alike, they can be very different.
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The Work at Height Regulations (2005) state that any bespoke scaffold must be specially designed by a competent scaffold designer. This is to ensure the final structure possesses adequate strength, stability and rigidity – meeting the standards of any modern build.
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Access Design and Safety Ltd was formed in 2010 with the aim of delivering a high-quality scaffold design service to meet the demands of BS EN 12811-1, TG20:08 (now TG 20:13) and EN1991-1-4:2005. Scaffold design is at the core of our business and our scaffold design drawings and calculation works are founded on many years of experience.