A new report has revealed that National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) members recorded zero operative fatalities in 2025.
The findings are revealed in the 2026 NASC Safety Report, which also shows accident rates remain among the lowest in its recorded history.
The report is based on RIDDOR data submitted by all NASC contractor members and shows 82 recorded reportable accidents across a combined workforce that hit new records in 2025. The stats suggest that among NASC members, there was only one RIDDOR for every 470,000 hours worked by operatives.
The Accident Incident Rate (AIR) of 4.07 and Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) of 0.21 compare favourably with the 10-year averages of 5.2 and 0.26 respectively.
NASC said its figures suggest that member companies operating within a ‘rigorously’ audited framework and supported by sector-specific guidance may be helping to reduce risk.
Mark Collinson, head of technical at NASC, said, “Recording zero operative fatalities among NASC contractor members in 2025 is a significant and encouraging outcome, especially as our contractor member workforce has grown to record levels.
“These results reflect NASC members’ commitment to recognised best-practice guidance, investment in competence and high standards on site. But safety is never something we can take for granted. Every RIDDOR affects a person, a family and a workforce. The report gives us useful insight, but what matters most is how we act on it: identifying trends, improving guidance, sharing learning and supporting members to keep improving.”
The report highlights that membership of NASC grew by 11% with the total operative workforce hitting levels that the organisation describes as ‘reflecting growing industry confidence in the value of NASC standards’.
Clive Dickin, group CEO for NASC and CISRS, added, “The progress shown in this report is the result of decades of effort by NASC members, committees, clients, training partners and the wider industry. It demonstrates what can be achieved when high standards are placed at the centre of scaffolding operations.
“There is no room for complacency. Falls from height remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities in our country, and the sector must keep raising standards. NASC will continue to lead by refining guidance, strengthening standards and listening to members about the challenges they face on site every day.”
The NASC Safety Report 2026 is published to coincide with NASC Safety Day, an annual event bringing together member companies, safety professionals and industry experts for a day of live demonstrations, talks and collaborative discussion.
