In Worthing as well as all over the UK, Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) is responsible for governing all the rules and regulations related to
scaffolding. These regulations are necessary to ensure that companies erecting
the structure in the UK are adhering to the British and European standards for
scaffolding. According to a very recent survey conducted by a reputed news
channel, in the last few years, the health and safety laws had improved a lot
in the UK. Since every construction site is a dangerous zone, maintaining the
prevalent laws and regulations is a must to ensure the safety of the workers.
Few Scaffolding Rules And Regulations Prevalent In Worthing
Scaffolding Companies
They
should be working under the auditable processes, be a member of the NASC, and
maintain a record of the training scheme. Two of the insurances they should be
maintaining are £10 million as Employers Liability and £5 million as Public
Liability. Only competent scaffolders should be employed for erecting the
structure on the site.
Scaffolders
Every
worker erecting the structure should carry a CISRS Scaffolders Labourer’s card.
Receiving Manual Handing Training according to the NASC Guidance Note is also a
must. They should attend a one-day training course named as CISRS COTS before
they start with their duties.
Trainee Scaffolders
Each
of the trainee scaffolders should carry a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder card and
undergo the latest edition SG4 training. They also have the flexibility to work
under the direct guidance of a CISRS scaffolder. Until an operative completes
all the required training and assessment, they are considered to be a trainee
scaffolder. It doesn’t matter how long they have been in the industry.
Scaffolding Design
All
the structures should be
professional designed to offer maximum rigidity, stability, and strength when
erected. If any additional structure which does not fall under the TG20
Compliance Sheet is required, it should be designed by a competent designer.
Clients should also be provided with a copy of the design for acceptance.
Risk Assessment
Before
scaffolding in Worthing is erected, altered, or dismantled, each should undergo a
job or site specific assessment. This assessment report should be recorded in a
written format and accepted by the contractor. Every Risk Assessment or Method
Statements should be carried out in accordance with the scaffold contractor’s
health and safety policy. Signing the document from the operator is necessary
to demonstrate that they have been undergoing a specific scaffolding job.
Inspection
Even
after the structure has been erected it should be regularly inspected by
experienced engineers and professionals after every 7 days or after events
which could affect the stability of the structure. This inspection report
should be recorded in the register. If any tag type system is used during the
inspection procedure, it should also be updated in the report.
Since the safety of the
construction workers matters the most, make sure to follow the prevalent laws
and regulations to ensure the safety of all.
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