Accidents and injuries at “record low”
THE number of accidents and injuries recorded by NASC members fell to an all-time low in 2017, with 89 incidences occurring on-site throughout the...
Two new keynote speakers confirmed for ScaffEx24
TWO new keynote speakers have been announced for ScaffEx24: James Butcher, executive director of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), and David Abraham, founder of...
NASC unveils ‘enhanced’ scaffold eGuide
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) recently launched version 1.2 of the TG20:13 eGuide after analysing industry feedback last year on the previous...
ScaffEx25 a ‘defining moment’ for industry
ORGANISERS of ScaffEx25 have described the event as an ‘important and potentially defining moment’ for the global scaffolding and access industry.
Trade body NASC hosted...
Expanded hoist offering gives GAP customers a lift
GAP Hire Solutions has launched its new hoist services brochure, showcasing an expanded range of lifting solutions.
The firm said that with demand for reliable...
University project marks landmark Belfast scaffolding task
PERI UP scaffolding has been used for the first time in Northern Ireland after contractor K2 Scaffolding teamed up with PERI to deliver access...
RMD products suit project right down to the ground
FORMWORK, falsework and shoring solutions specialist RMD Kwikform was hired to provide a ‘safe and cost-effective’ solution to build a temporary cofferdam in which...
Up and over to beat the traffic – An Allround success for maintenance project
A specially-designed bridging truss system brought significant advantages and “dramatic” savings to a maintenance project alongside a major road.
THE Allround system from Layher Ltd...
Full steam ahead for £116m Levenmouth rail project
A senior project manager on the £116 million Levenmouth rail project has told of the team’s ‘pleasant surprise’ at the condition of 19th century...
Access all areas at Ovingham Bridge
XERVON Palmers has been carrying out a contract for Northumberland County Council and the Department for Transport providing access for the £3 million refurbishment...
‘Uniquely challenging’ scaffold project complete at Stirlingshire water treatment works
JR Scaffold has carried out what it described as a 'uniquely challenging' project at Touch Water Treatment Works near Cambusbarron in Stirlingshire.
The team installed...
‘Pioneering’ NASC resource aims to redefine safety standards in manual handling
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of its 'groundbreaking' SG6 manual handling training video.
The digital resource has been designed...
Agility and transparency with temporary works
Charlie McKillop, northern regional engineering manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses why agility and transparency are essential for temporary works suppliers, and the importance...
Growing access specialist floats a move into Scottish market
A growing start-up business, which provides a floating access solution for work being carried out above water, has revealed it is looking to break...
Sanctuary firm hits the heights
Access firm AFI have won an award for its SanctuaryZone anti-entrapment device.
It was awarded the prize for contributing to safe working at height at...
Full steam ahead
PALMERS Scaffolding UK Ltd has been playing a leading role in the refurbishment works at the historic Carlisle Railway Station in Cumbria.
The firm has...
Major milestone reached for CISRS CPD courses
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced that over 1000 scaffolders and advanced scaffolders have now attended the CISRS CPD course and...
NASC secures Prescribed Organisation status with CITB
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced it has achieved Prescribed Organisation status with CITB.
Clive Dickin, group CEO of NASC and CISRS,...
PERI employees tackle Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond
EMPLOYEES from PERI UK’s Glasgow office recently participated in the Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond for Cancer Research UK, the company’s chosen charity of...
New course to raise scaffolding awareness
A new one-day scaffolding awareness course is set to launch at a range of training centres across the UK later this year.
The course, which...
