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SCAFFOLDING
MAGAZINE 2021
HIGH POINTS
KNOWLEDGE, ADVICE
AND INSPIRATION ON
SCAFFOLD PROJECTS
www.nasc.org.uk
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NASC.ORG.UK CONTENTS
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07 Why choose NASC 23 Safety record 33 Innovation drives performance
ISSN 1360 3566 08 Showcasing great projects 26 Going above and beyond 34 A new sign to the NASC Charter
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NEWS NASC.ORG.UK
Welcome
Welcome to the third issue of
Scaffolding, published on behalf of
the National Access & Scaffolding
Confederation (NASC) by
Construction Manager.
This title once again looks to provide
those working in the construction
industry with a closer look at the
outputs and activities of the NASC
and its members – with a particular
emphasis on practical advice and
useful information that’s relevant
to you. This supplies an update
on TG20:21, including the NASC’s
eagerly-anticipated eGuide scaffolding
compliance software update and
expansion (page 33).
TG20 provides you with the
information you need to ensure a
broad variety of scaffolding structures
constructed on a project have been
suitably planned and ‘designed’
as required by the Work at Height
Regulations 2005.
We’ve also included an overview of
the latest NASC guidance (opposite
NASC members will support the 56 NASC members
through the scheme, said: “I am
page). Our guidance notes are accepted
as the industry standard by HSE, Build give young people a absolutely delighted but not surprised
by the fantastic interest and take-up of
start in scaffolding
UK, CITB and principal contractors alike. the scheme by NASC members.
The majority of the titles are free to
download.
“These members are as committed
On page 7 we look at the NASC’s NASC Members to give 300+ young to training and recruitment as the
stringent membership criteria and people work placements NASC is as the UK trade body for the
annual audit requirements – one way scaffolding industry and I’d like to
we ensure our members attain and
NASC members will provide more NASC Members applaud each and every one of them
maintain the high standards that have signed up to
clients expect. than 300 young people across the for their effort and enthusiasm to date.
the government
The NASC is the national trade UK with scaffolding industry Kickstart Scheme
“Through my conversations with
body for access and scaffolding in experience through the Government’s these members it’s become clear that
the UK, established in 1945 with the Kickstart Scheme. they’re all intending to go well beyond
aim of promoting high standards of
safety within the industry. We enjoy
A total of 56 NASC members – both the parameters of the scheme and will
working in collaboration with a wide contractors and suppliers – have look to place all successful participants
variety of partners and encourage any signed up to the Kickstart Scheme on apprenticeships or full employment
organisations in through the NASC, committing to once the six-month placement ends.
the construction
provide six-month work placements to “There’s a long-term commitment
industry to get in
touch if they need out of work 18-24 year-olds. being made and that’s because the
any support or The vast majority of these members members aren’t just keen to provide
advice on scaffolding will take on more than one candidate young people with short-term jobs,
matters. under the scheme, with a handful they want to give them a career.”
For more
information and to
providing 20+ positions, helping to push The Kickstart Scheme provides
find a member in the combined total of vacancies to 310. funding to employers to create new
your area, visit Henry Annafi, NASC training officer, job placements for young people on
nasc.org.uk who successfully co-ordinated the Universal Credit who are at risk of
NASC’s gateway organisation bid and long-term unemployment. ●
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NASC.ORG.UK NEWS
NASC in figures
76 Years 308 15,317 90% 85% 81 119
of operation Members Operatives NASC members in NASC members’ Guidance notes in Members serving
Top 10 Scaffolding combined share of NASC library on the NASC’s
Specialists Table annual UK spend on eight standing
2019 (by turnover) scaffolding committees
New guide to appointing a
scaffolding contractor
NASC helps contractors
comply with CDM
Procuring, appointing and
managing scaffolding contractors
CISRS makes
can be difficult at the best of times. leniency call
That’s why the NASC has published
The Construction Industry Scaffolders
a new free guidance note aimed Record Scheme (CISRS) has called on
at making these tasks as clear as those responsible for site access and
possible. card checking procedures to show
This simple, go-to guide – leniency towards operatives holding
CISRS cards which have recently
SG39-21 Guidance on Appointing expired and allow them access to work.
a Scaffolding Contractor – can The request has been made as
be downloaded from the NASC a result of reduced availability in
website. It is intended to be used in Among their duties, they are scaffolding training owing to the
ongoing covid-19 pandemic.
conjunction with the NASC’s Guide to required to check that anyone they “NASC guides
David Mosley, CISRS managing
Appointing a Scaffolding Contractor, appoint has the skills, knowledge, improve the director, said: “A number of scaffolding
updated in December 2020. experience and, where relevant, quality of the training providers have temporarily
SG39 includes information on the organisational capability to scaffolding suspended training and others are
Safety Schemes in Procurement carry out their work safely and structures offering a reduced service with strict
Covid-19 precautions in place.
(SSIP), monitoring of scaffolding without risk to health. erected to “As a result, we’re calling on site
operations, scaffold design, These NASC guides have been minimise managers to show leniency until wider
inspections and handovers. prepared by the NASC to improve the risk of centre capacity is readily available."
the quality of the scaffolding accident”
Why do you need these guides? structures erected on construction
Peace of mind is a good place to sites and other works of engineering
start. Under The Construction maintenance in accordance with
Design and Management Regulations current legislation, guidance and
(CDM), principal contractors and protocol and to minimise the risk
contractors have an important role of accident or injury to operatives
in managing health and safety risks working on or near the scaffold and
during the construction phase. the general public. ●
NASC updates guidance
The NASC has expanded and updated Guidance documents are reviewed at commission scaffold designs by planning, managing or undertaking
its library of contractual, health least every five years, bringing them up summarising the responsibilities of work in scaffolding related activities.
and safety, technical and product to date with legislation and the evolving each party involved at each stage There are now more than 80 NASC
purchasing guidance as part of the requirement of scaffolding contractors of the process, and SG31:20, aimed titles covering a broad range of topics
ongoing process which ensures and their clients as required. at eliminating or reducing the risk available via the online publications
all reference materials remain New guidance includes TG21:20 A of injury from slips and trips by page on the NASC website. Many
comprehensive, up-to-date and Guide to Commissioning Scaffolding providing advice and guidance to of these titles are also available for
fit-for-purpose. Design, intended to aid those who all persons involved in organising, free download.
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NASC.ORG.UK SAFETY
Roy Rogers, QSHE & Energy and communication are strong
director, Enigma Industrial Services values, and key to maintaining a safe
Ltd, said: “Taking a proactive working culture. Tight supervision
approach to building a positive is carried out not only by site
safety culture has had a large supervisors, but also by scaffold
impact on the company, and taken inspectors, contracts managers, and
time to evolve. The aim of our safety estimators, who regularly visit their
culture is to lower staff turnover ongoing projects.”
and reduce absenteeism, decrease A central requirement for NASC
workplace accidents, and have a members is the production and
positive effect on our reputation. In maintenance of training records,
general, safe employees will be more including a plan for training. Ninety
productive, and will produce higher per cent CISRS carded scaffolding
quality work.” operatives are a minimum
The NASC prides itself on being the requirement, of which 50% need to be
national representative trade body fully qualified (Scaffolder/Advanced).
for the UK access and scaffolding Where system scaffold structures
industry. Members are scaffolding are used, endorsements are required
operations of all types and sizes. on CISRS cards.
NASC membership is over 300 The NASC places great
and is comprised of four separate importance on direct employment.
SUPER VISION categories, the largest of which is
contracting.
All NASC contracting members
Management and supervision must
be directly employed (PAYE), and
a minimum requirement of yard
ROBIN JAMES, NASC MANAGING DIRECTOR, are regularly audited to exacting and site operatives need to be
ON WHY YOU SHOULD USE NASC MEMBERS requirements. The criteria are directly employed as a condition of
FOR YOUR SCAFFOLDING REQUIREMENTS frequently reviewed, to ensure that membership.
the audit process properly reflects the Wayne Connolly, managing director
needs of the industry. of Connolly Scaffolding Ltd, and
What comfort does using the NASC Audit Committee chair, says:
services of an NASC member “Good Supervising is key "All management and supervision
company give to principal supervisors do An emerging theme is the importance should be fully employed, to have
contractors, local authorities, and not tolerate of supervision, and NASC members ownership, and a management that
clients, when choosing a scaffolding unsafe frequently cite the important role will have a vested interest in the
contractor? What are the key behaviours. played by their supervisors. quality and running of the company.
requirements they’re looking for They create Helen Gawor, strategy director Morally speaking it’s the right thing
when selecting a quality scaffolding psychological at GKR Scaffolding Ltd, said: “In my for a company to do, to provide and
contractor? Rigorous adherence to safety to drive opinion, good safe behaviours come pay for pensions, employer national
high health and safety standards? improvement” down to the level of high-quality insurance, and taxation,” he says.
Excellent quality of workmanship? Helen Gawor supervision. The top sites for safety The NASC produces a wide range
Reliable service with continuity of have better supervision. Good of industry recognised health safety
staff? Good quality equipment which supervisors do not tolerate unsafe and technical guidance adopted by
complies with UK standards? behaviours. They set the example, scaffolding contractors throughout
By choosing an NASC member you create psychological safety to drive the UK and overseas. More than 100
can be sure that they have already improvement.” member representatives sit on NASC
demonstrated – through meeting the Rob Long, operations director standing committees and working
NASC’s stringent new membership at Tubes Scaffolding Ltd, adds: groups, to develop this invaluable
criteria and annual audit – they can “Working together, acting on client guidance resource for the benefit of
satisfy these requirements and more. and operative feedback, supervision future generations of scaffolders. ●
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PROJECTS NASC.ORG.UK
“Attridge fixed to the underside
of the structure with Hakispan
750 beams. It used a system
called the derrik which
cantilevers off the Hakispan
to erect scaffolding safely”
Hartford Bridge, Northwich
JFE Attridge Scaffolding
Services Co Ltd
Clients: Cadent Gas & Cheshire
West & Chester Council
JFE Attridge Scaffolding was tasked
with providing an access solution
for Cadent Gas and Cheshire West
& Chester Council. The gas main
needed to be inspected to check
for gas leaks then prepped and
painted to protect it from further
corrosion. The steels on the
cantilevered walkway also needed to
be inspected.
Spanning across the canal with
beams was not possible as the
canal was 30m wide. Also, there was
a weight restriction on the public
walkway above that cantilevers the
side of the bridge, so the scaffolding
RISING TO THE CHALLENGE team could not fix to the underside of
the bridge on that section.
NASC MEMBERS CONTINUED TO DELIVER SCAFFOLDING SOLUTIONS Attridge decided to go with fixing
OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS THROUGHOUT 2020, IN SPITE OF THE to the underside of the structure with
MOST CHALLENGING OF CIRCUMSTANCES. ON THE FOLLOWING Hakispan 750 beams. It used a system
PAGES WE SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON SOME OF THE MOST INTERESTING called the derrik, which cantilevers
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. out 3m off the Hakispan 750 beams to
erect the scaffolding safely.
Canal location
presented A six-metre tail that was fixed to
challenges for JFE the steel girders enabled a three-
Attridge Scaffolding metre cantilever, which allowed the
works to proceed without the need
to fix to the cantilevered walkway.
Attridge’s access solution allowed
the canal to remain navigable and
also the dual carriageway above to
remain fully operational saving the
client additional costs.
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NASC.ORG.UK PROJECTS
Temporary roof Wolverhampton Combined Courts
being craned onto Scaffold Erection Services Ltd
the chimney at
Main contractor: ISG
Battersea Power
Station
In the second half of 2020, SES in
the Midlands completed a unique
and complex temporary roof
coverings project.
Working at Wolverhampton
Combined Courts, SES was contracted
by ISG to supply and build two types
of temporary roof coverings: a fixed
temporary roof over the glass atrium
and a mobile temporary roof that
could be moved over the courtroom’s
glazed roofs.
The fixed temporary roof enabled
the court to remain operational while
the permanent atrium glass roof was
removed and replaced. This involved
Battersea Power Station chimney so works on the elevator a lot of evening and weekend work by
Benchmark Scaffolding Ltd (BSL) could commence in all weathers. “Plans were SES and tools had to be tethered to the
Main contractor: Mace Ltd Major works were then required put in place operatives to prevent them dropping
in the main boiler house of the old to install a onto the roof, or courthouse users,
In July 2018 Benchmark Scaffolding station; the void above the central glass elevator underneath.
Ltd (BSL) was contracted by Mace to atrium needed a large birdcage to travel to An unusual aspect of the fixed
provide scaffolding and access, for the scaffold. BSL had created its own team the top of one and mobile temporary roof was the
refurbishment of the old Battersea for the project based on site including of the iconic installation of a remote-controlled
Power Station into commercial, retail, a project manager, a commercial chimneys. lifting beam that had to be attached
and high-end residential property. manager, a safety manager, assigned The internal to the underside of the roof structure
The scope of the original contract engineers and over 60 operatives. scaffolding and was designed to remove the glass
was to provide access routes to and The birdcage had to be erected demanded remotely. Its installation – which was
from site, working platforms to at night, to protect and allow other many meetings completed with a remote-controlled
interior walls, then the more complex trades working beneath them to and months of winch – was challenging because of
works began. In 2019 plans were put in continue their works, whilst another design input” the precision required in installing
place to install a glass elevator which BSL shift would work the days in such a difficult structure while
will travel 109 metres to the top of one other areas. The birdcage was erected suspending men and materials safely
of the iconic chimneys. The internal and dismantled within all timescales at height over a pitched glazed roof.
chimney scaffolding demanded and budgets. SES had the added complication of
many meetings with all other trades Other works on the project noise restrictions while the courts
involved, and many more months of included internal hoist platforms, a were in session. However, SES is used
design input. crash deck and complex independent to overcoming unusual challenges,
BSL designed scaffolding that only scaffolding on the south external wall. and careful design and planning
had 200mm gap to play with, which The scaffold was to install steels into ensured both the lifting beam and the
was not easy when the old chimney a very delicate wall that had to be glass roof were safely removed.
was not straight. Once the internal treated with special care, no wall ties Commenting on the success of
scaffolding was erected, a temporary or pressure could be applied to the the project, SES managing director,
roof had to be erected at floor level wall, not easy when the scaffolding is Tex Milner, said: “Although the
and then craned onto the top of the over 50m high and timescales short. temporary roof coverings project at
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the National Lottery Heritage Fund as this was, the design team worked
and Historic Environment Scotland. successfully with the client, ensuring
Throughout the restoration that full access was delivered, whilst
project the K2 scaffolding system was utilising all non-invasive methods of
installed. It's an upgraded Kwikstage scaffolding stabilisation.
system designed specifically for
heavy leg load environments. A United Grand Lodge of England
three-metre ledger length was RPF Scaffolding Ltd
installed, along with tube and Client: United Grand Lodge of England
fitting scaffolding to provide access
Wolverhampton Combined Courts Above: to various features of the existing RPF was commissioned by the United
Wolverhampton
was complex, the team at SES is facade. The scaffolding had many tie Grand Lodge of England to provide
Courts
highly experienced in carrying out restrictions to elevations, along with a safe and sealed working access
Below: Dean Castle
bespoke, multifaceted scopes of work. the requirement for debris netting to scaffold to the largest European
restoration project
The skills and professional mindset be installed. Mosaic (outside of Rome) at its Iconic
of our technical designers and As is common in this environment, Grand Temple in Covent Garden.
operatives were key to accomplishing the challenge was to leave minimal The remit was to provide a 26 x
the temporary roof coverings safely trace of temporary access upon 24 metre, four elevation, two tiered
and efficiently. Because we directly completion of the works. Challenging working platform that would be
employ our own operatives at SES,
we invest in continual training and
development of our people.”
The Wolverhampton project
started in July 2019 and was
completed in September 2020.
Dean Castle - Kilmarnock
Enigma Industrial Services Ltd
Main contractor: CBC Stone
The £5m restoration project on the
600-year-old historic Dean Castle
located in Kilmarnock was conducted
by primary contractor CBC Stone. The
restoration work mainly incorporated
the removal of cement pointing
from the stone walls and replacing
it with lime mortar. This will enable
the building to breathe by letting
moisture in and out of the walls.
The previously applied cement
caused moisture to become trapped
within the walls leading to mould,
whilst causing sections of mortar
to flake off. Water ingress had also
caused the building to close due to
penetration reaching saturation
levels putting the safety of visitors
at risk. The project was supported by
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PROJECTS NASC.ORG.UK
Left: United Grand Denholm Industrial Services
Lodge of England
completed the scaffolding contract
for a new Travelodge hotel in
Portsmouth towards the end of 2019.
The curved, 12-storey scaffolding
enabled construction of the
Below: The eye-catching 152-bedroom hotel.
curved shape of Denholm Industrial Services
the Travelodge in deployed the Plettac Metrix
Portsmouth posed
scaffolding system, which
a challenge
incorporates the latest in safety
completely dust proof, aesthetically recyclable plastic which would innovation. Using the Plettac Metrix
pleasing and completely suspended enable the client to project graphic system provided additional benefits,
from the ceiling to enable meetings images of the History of Freemasonry such as speed of erection, while its
and concerts to be enjoyed obstacle onto the structure. inherent strength enabled Denholm
free below the structure. Industrial Services to construct
Working around the clock over Travelodge, Portsmouth the 42 metre high scaffold without
a four week period the RPF team Denholm Industrial Services Ltd the need for double standards.
managed to complete the scaffolding Contractor: DNBA Integrated The bull nose end of the hotel,
within the tight time constraints. Construction proved more challenging than a
In amongst the mosaic tiles at roof standard construction. However,
level were ‘pockets’ spaced at every Denholm Industrial Services a comprehensive scaffolding
2.1 metres that were often used for demonstrated how a combination design by Denholm Industrial
wire bonds to be suspended to support of skilled technical design, diligent Group’s technical manager, Nick
sound and lighting equipment. These contract management and the latest Clark, with careful management by
‘pockets’ were just big enough for in scaffolding system innovation the team at Denholm’s Winchester
a 48mm scaffolding tube to pass overcame access challenges of a branch, ensured the scaffolding met
through. RPF initially installed a full concept building for Travelodge. the specification of the client.
independent access scaffold to all Denholm Industrial Services
elevations from the ground floor that managing director, Steve Hill,
enabled the team to raise the 5.10m says investment in new systems
suspended standards up through the provided the solution. “Denholm
pockets (it was not feasible to lower Industrial Services has always been
anything longer than two metres a leader in providing alternative and
coming down from the roof). efficient means of access. Following
Each standard was anchored continued capital investment, we
into the concrete roof structure now offer our customers Plettac
along with an inticate web of Metrix, the UK’s most advanced
bracing and counterbracing for integrated access system. As well
weight displacement to avoid point as its unique safety features, its
overload. inherent light weight and innovative
At the base of the standards/ design makes it a highly efficient
hangers a series of 450mm scaffolding system. Combined with
lightweight beams were installed our robust technical design skills
and linked together and spliced at the and diligent contract management,
splays to create a ‘spider’s web’ effect we were able to overcome the access
of producing a uniformed load. challenges of the curved feature
The scaffolding was then of this new concept building for
‘shrinkwrapped’ with a 100% Travelodge.” ●
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One of Apex
Scaffolding Ltd's
projects
FLYING THE FLAG
to the non-members too. This way, you
know you are tendering competitively.
Membership also sets us in good
MEET A CHOICE FEW OF NASC MEMBERS AND stead with the companies who may
HEAR HOW THEY BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP not be based in the south west, but
know that they can come to us, and get
the same level of service and safety
that they would from other member
companies in the rest of the country.
During lockdown, the information
“There is no coming from the NASC was second
doubt the to none, and this gave so much
NASC is fully comfort, that we were supported
committed to and appreciated for what we’re still
improving the trying to do.
industry and
this shows in MG SCAFFOLDING (OXFORD) LTD
our work” How long have you been a member?
Since 2008
Do you have a specialism?
Based in Cheltenham, Birmingham
and Banbury, MG Scaffolding is a
well-established scaffold contractor
offering a professional, reliable
service supported by realistic
prices. We are CHAS Premium
Plus approved, Constructionline
members, and an SMAS worksafe
APEX SCAFFOLDING (EXETER) LTD on the most high profile and contractor. We specialise in complex
How long have you been a NASC prestigious jobs in the region. projects like The Queens Hotel,
member? Cheltenham and Legoland Windsor.
A long time! But at least since Why did you join the NASC?
the early 1990s. Apex Scaffolding has always Why did you join NASC?
recognised the importance of being Above: Team spirit at
Membership is the highest accolade
What are your company specialisms? members of a trade association – Apex Scaffolding in the scaffolding industry, which
Apex Scaffolding is a local family especially one which has the history Below: MG is recognised by most reputable
company with the mindset of a multi- and drive of the NASC. Scaffolding project construction companies.
national. This has enabled us to remain
true to our roots, while still being able What do you gain from NASC
to service the blue-chip contractors membership?
who often come into the region. To be at the forefront of the industry,
To us, it doesn’t matter if it is a house by not only being members, but by
front for gutters, or a multi-million making sure that we play an active
pound refurbishment, every job is role in the committees. There is
important and requires the same no doubt that the NASC is fully
standards, care and attention. We committed to improving the industry,
think that our operatives buy into this, and this shows in our work, and it is
and they are rewarded with working great when you see it filtering down
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MEMBERS IN FOCUS NASC.ORG.UK
Left: Enigma is a HAKI access to industry events and
distribution partner; conferences, that have provided
Below: Engima
operative on site
invaluable insights and helped the
organisation contribute to the latest
innovations and new developments.
Active membership enhances the
organisations’ reputation and trust
by reassuring customers that quality,
safety, health and environmental best
practice standards are maintained.
With the CISRS training courses
assisting employee professional
development and maintaining high
levels of competence throughout the
organisation.
What do you gain from NASC
membership?
The NASC provides Enigma and the
Health and safety is at the heart of one of the UK’s largest scaffolding industry with a focused group of
everything we do and this ensures that asset bases with our own in-house industry leaders and government
we are audited and our systems and engineering design team. department specialists, who
procedures are all in place. The organisation supports multiple can bring common issues to the
market sectors and provides a full Government’s attention.
What do you gain from NASC range of cost-effective solutions The ability to strategically work
membership? that can be delivered individually with the government to create viable
NASC membership gives kudos with or seamlessly integrated as multi- and applicable solutions for issues
the bigger construction companies disciplined packages for new build, i.e. scaffold guidance notes will
and many now insist on this as a refurbishment, project, outage or help move the industry forward. In
pre-requisite when going through maintenance contracts. essence, the NASC becomes a liaison
the procurement process. It also Enigma is the official UK platform with the government, for
ensures that we are doing everything distribution partner for HAKI the overall good of the industry.
correctly through the rigorous System Scaffolding and also provide “Being a Being a member demonstrates
audits, and having expert advice on additional services including member Enigma’s commitment to maintaining
hand and up to date health & safety insulation, protective coating and demonstrates the enhanced industry standards
information. industrial cleaning with nationwide Enigma's set by the NASC when compared
coverage. commitment to non-members. By ensuring the
ENIGMA INDUSTRIAL to maintaining latest legislative compliance and
SERVICES LTD Why did you join NASC? the enhanced scaffold product accreditation are
How long have you been a member? Being an NASC committee member industry maintained.
Incorporated in 1935, Enigma provides Enigma with a platform to standards set The NASC Code of Practice audit
Industrial Services Ltd was one of the become an advocate for the wider by the NASC” validates Enigma’s stance on only
founder members of the NASC since scaffolding industry community using BSI approved products or
its inauguration in 1945. and actively contribute to its materials. Also, access to industry-
development. wide safety statistics between
Do you have a specialism? By sharing specialist knowledge members should ultimately make
Enigma Industrial Services Ltd and connecting with like-minded the scaffolding industry a safer place
provides an accredited safety-first industry leaders across the UK for all operators by helping to set
professional service, operating Enigma has benefited from privileged new standards. ●
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99%
liaison with other bodies such as
Build UK and the Health and Safety
Executive; and review of NASC Safety
OF NASC Report data to identify ways to
MEMBER-
further drive injury incidents down.
EMPLOYED
OPERATIVES
WENT THROUGH Safer, more productive
2019 ACCIDENT It’s clear that NASC members’
AND INJURY outstanding safety statistics are no
FREE accident. We asked NASC members to
explain the various steps they take to
keep compliance with safety guidance
at the forefront of their operatives’
minds while working at height.
Roy Rogers, QSHE & energy director
at Enigma Industrial Services Ltd,
says: “At Enigma we have developed
and implement several proactive
procedures to drive cultural
change at all levels. These include
monitoring behaviour and quarterly
INCIDENT campaigns. The Enigma Positive
Intervention programme reinforces
REPORT the company ‘Stop Work’ process,
until suitable control measures
have been implemented to permit
NASC MEMBERS’ EXCELLENT
the continuation of work safely. The
SAFETY STATISTICS ARE NO
Positive Intervention Programme
ACCIDENT SAYS SIMON ROBINSON
provides positive rewards to change
unsafe behaviours, reduce job-related
NASC members work to the highest 99% of NASC member-employed injuries, minimise lost production
safety standards. This is evidenced operatives went through 2019 “The Positive hours, and improve workplace morale
in the annual NASC Safety Report, accident and injury free. There were Intervention – all essential ingredients for creating
which charts the number and type also no operative fatalities that year, Programme a strong safety culture.
of injuries suffered by NASC full for the seventh consecutive year. provides “Our quarterly campaigns are based
contracting member operatives in The Safety Report and its headline positive on key trends identified through audit,
the previous calendar year. figures receive a great deal of rewards to inspection, incidents and/or industry
The latest Safety Report saw attention but less focus is given to change unsafe trends. The first two campaigns ‘Get It
injuries fall to a record low – with how members ensure these numbers behaviours, Right the First Time’, ‘Stop the drop’
just 74 incidents reported from are so low. This includes the great reduce injuries, and Return to Work 2021 campaigns
a combined workforce of 17,000 lengths members go to in order to minimise lost consisted of a video summarising the
scaffolding operatives in 2019. Of make sure their operatives fully buy production campaign and key messages, with
these incidents, 13 were recorded as into safe working practices each and hours and a series of posters designed to help
major, requiring hospital treatment, every time they step on site. improve further support toolbox talks.
with the remaining 61 recorded as It also relies on the NASC’s workplace “A video demonstrating the
over seven days. These figures are ongoing commitment to improving morale.” consequences of dropped objects was
both the lowest on record. safety standards; the creation and Roy Rogers, produced under controlled conditions
Enigma Industrial
Looking at the total injury figure dissemination of safety-related with an Enigma client. The next
Services Ltd
another way, this meant that over toolbox talks; site posters; regular campaign will cover Work at Height.”
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Helen Gawor, strategy director at and safety manager. “Striving for
GKR Scaffolding Ltd, says ensuring all employee ‘buy in’ to cultural changes
operatives are working as they should is a key factor in driving standards
could be a difficult challenge. ever upwards and we strongly believe
“There is no quick answer to this that by actively engaging with our
one. We have a health and safety workforce they understand our
league that means that all sites are commitment to them.
rigorously audited on compliance “MR also employs the services of
through to behaviour. They get quite Simian Risk Management to provide
competitive. We have things like additional compliance monitoring
the virtual reality training but in my and training of operatives where
opinion, good safe behaviours come a needs analysis identifies any
down to the level of high-quality requirements. The H&S team assisted
supervision. The top sites for safety by the operations management team
have better supervision. also provide pro-active monitoring of
“We use basic herd theory from all our activities on site and mentor
behavioural science: everyone follows the workforce in best practice and
the herd. No one wants to be the one improvements, which are discussed
doing things differently.” on a regular basis.
“As part of our continual
Digitalising safety improvement and development, the
Rob Long, operations director at identification of personal protective
Tubes Scaffolding Ltd, says equipment plays a significant part of
maintaining high safety standards was reducing risks to both the company
a balancing act between supervision and the individuals. By investing
and trust. “There is a huge element in high quality PPE rather than the
of trust involved. We operate an cheapest option, which is not always
extensive training programme, with the best or most comfortable to use,
highly experienced, longstanding the employees are more likely to
employees with a great work ethic, a digital solution. By developing an app, adopt these changes and see them as
and don’t believe in micro managing to “We're electronic reports will help to monitor a benefit to themselves and not just
get the best out of our teams. continuously projects, advance communication, another company directive.
“Our site operatives complete monitoring automate notifications, provide “We also see investing and
‘Point Of Work’ risk assessments on technological increased visibility of projects and researching into new and existing
every project which will highlight any advances ultimately enable tighter control.” technologies as an overall benefit to
residual risks and additional controls on safety the company, such as the introduction
required. These are in addition to the measures. We Dedicated teams of tablets with cloud-based systems
Risk Assessment Method Statements are currently MR Scaffolding Ltd employs a full for site-based operations, this again
(RAMS) carried out and are an converting time health and safety team, headed is seen by the employees as a good
extensive measure taken to ensure a our reporting up by Matthew Trayfoot, H&S thing as is welcomed from all levels of
safe working environment. process to a director with two managers and two employees.” ●
“There is a fine line between digital solution” assistant managers.
balancing trust and undermining Rob Long, Tubes “Between the team, they ensure that Simon Robinson is the NASC
skillsets. We’re using technology to Scaffolding Ltd all projects receive a proportionate marketing manager.
walk this line. amount of direct monitoring, with
“We’re continuously monitoring records of site visits recorded via The NASC annual Safety Report
technological advances on safety internal auditing processes from is available for free download at
measures. We are currently improving which we evaluate our performance," https://nasc.org.uk/information/
our reporting process and converting to explains Dave Kearney, senior health safety-reports/
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ABOVE AND BEYOND NASC.ORG.UK
phase of works, following review of ladder
applications and safer alternatives by NNB.
As part of this, they worked vigorously
alongside the client and tier 1 contractors to
identify the redundant MK1 HAKI Stairs and
copy systems across the Hinkley.
Simultaneously, Barry and Lester worked
closely with the HAKI design team and
BYLOR to conceptualise a challenging
temporary roof solution to cover vital
project equipment in the HPC West Pool
VALUE ADDED Bunker. Their professional knowledge
and experience meant final designs of the
roof fulfilled complicated demands. They
FOR ITS 2020 AWARDS NASC CREATED A NEW CATEGORY then proceeded to provide expert onsite
TO RECOGNISE EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS – THOSE WHO supervision to BYLOR during the erection
GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY of the complex solution, with their diligence
meaning “no stone was left unturned”.
Barry Taylor, Lester Brown
Onsite Technicians, HAKI
Barry Taylor and Lester Brown were
integral to HAKI’s successful involvement
in the high-profile nuclear build project,
Hinkley Point C (HPC).
Offering a vast number of years’
experience in the energy, scaffolding, and
temporary works industries, both Barry
and Lester provided invaluable support to
subcontractors, principal contractors, and
end-client NNB. Working from the HPC site
two to three days per week, away from Robin Whatling, scaffold inspector
their families, their commitment ensured Apex Scaffolding Exeter Ltd,
best practice and safe application of a Since 2018, when he retired from
variety of access solutions and temporary the tools, Robin has diligently been
roof systems. inspecting all of Apex’s scaffolds.
Barry and Lester supported the transition He continued all the way through
to HAKI Symmetrical Stair Towers across lockdowns to regularly visit sites which
the entire site during the excavation were otherwise shutdown, so that all
the stakeholders could be safe in the
knowledge that even while not in use, the
“Their professional knowledge and scaffolds were still safe.
experience meant final designs Rob also put himself forward to
fulfilled complicated demands. They undertake mental health first aid
proceeded to provide expert onsite training, and this has made him a
supervision during the erection of the valuable go between for the guys, when
complex solution” they have felt like they couldn’t come into
the office, and speaking to Rob on site was
a less intimidating way of opening up.
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Priscila Escobar, design requirements. She oversees the entire
engineering manager design process with external consultants
HAKI and the in-house design, technical and sales
Priscila Escobar joined HAKI as design teams, to provide solutions to contractors
engineer in 2016, before being promoted to and their clients. Her proficiency has also
design manager in January 2020. extended support to global projects in
Since joining HAKI Priscila has become Scandinavian, Canada, and Australia.
critical to the success of projects, but Tom Cook, area manager at HAKI, called
she has also gone above and beyond by Priscila 'rigorous' in her pursuit of solu-
supporting other areas of the business tions to complex problems in challenging
and the wider industry. This includes environments.
presenting to college students to “Her dedication, sense of urgency, and
highlight career pathways and diversity in willingness to support the sales function
construction and helping bring new design and our customers helps to get the best
technologies, such as HAKI BIM, to market. outcomes for all concerned," he says.
As design manager, Priscila liaises "These qualities make her popular with our
directly with customers and visits sites clients, who see the value she adds to help
to establish project challenges and them achieve their objectives.”
Stuart Didd, project manager Karl Purple, senior supervisor checking individuals were happy and felt
Benchmark Scaffolding Narford Scaffolding safe; checking weekly on operatives; always
Stuart first joined Benchmark Scaffolding Karl Purple joined Narford 26 years ago as putting operative safety first.
Ltd (BSL) in 2010 as a basic scaffolder, rising a labourer, and worked his way up to senior "As sites reopened Karl produced an
through the ranks to project manager. He supervisor in 2013. Stepping from ‘one of extensive back to work briefing, with the
has successfully managed many prestigious the lads’ to ‘management’ can be difficult, first point always being ‘how have YOU
projects for BSL including the Bracknell but Karl already had the respect from his found this shut down?’.
Shopping Centre for Mace Limited, the whole team. With his vast experience and "It's Karl’s strong values and understanding
White City Shopping Complex for Westfield. knowledge of the scaffolder’s daily life, Karl’s that put him levels above the rest.” ●
and a major project at Battersea Power team accepts his help and instructions and
Station. He has overseen the construction know what is expected from them. At the
of many large scaffolds and was at the helm same time Karl is approachable, and values
of all the consultations and collaborations their opinions and listens to concerns,
with the principle contractor during the reinforcing respect from both sides.
planning stages. Stuart is an innovator and Before the country hit panic in
at these meetings, recommended safer March 2020, the managers had started
plans of approach which not only reduced implementing new SSOW. While some have
risk, but were economically sensible for become consumed in what has been going
those involved. In March 2020 Stuart on around Karl stepped up. His presence,
contracted covid-19 whilst working at attitude, and delivery of new procedures
Battersea, but refused to hand over the was been second to none.
helm, even during four days in hospital Michelle Titmarsh, financial director, is
and the subsequent quarantine period. He full of praise for Karl. "The current situation
kept in telephone contact with the project has highlighted just how valuable Karl
ensuring things were still being run right. is. During the first lockdown, while still
Stuart continually looks for innovative supervising our active sites, Karl rose to the
solutions both to meets the client’s brief, challenges it presented and shone above
and to improve the working environment and beyond by developing new innovations
of his team. for our SSOW; producing details RAMs;
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SAFETY NASC.ORG.UK
THE FACE
OF INTELLIGENT “TG20:13 revolutionised the way
BUILDING scaffolding contractors produce
compliant layouts. TG20:21 is
another step forward”
DERWENT LONDON’S Lynn Way, NASC President
WHITE COLLAR FACTORY
NEAR EAST LONDON IS
AN OFFICE FOR THE 21ST NASC President Lynn Way said:
CENTURY. AS JAMES KENNY “TG20:13 was a huge step forward
REPORTS, THE THREE- for the scaffolding industry,
ELEMENT CURTAIN WALLING revolutionising the way scaffolding
IS KEY TO DELIVERING THE contractors produce compliant layouts
LATEST ENVIRONMENTAL for day-to-day scaffolding and ensure
PRINCIPLES. their scaffolding projects are safe and
conform to legal requirements. This
tool has been widely adopted and
appreciated by not only scaffolding
contractors but also their clients, who
have gained peace of mind that the
scaffolding erected on their site is fully
compliant and safe.
VITAL READING “TG20:21 is another step forward.
The scope of TG20 been expanded
TG20:21, THE MUST-HAVE GUIDANCE FOR and also further simplified – making
SCAFFOLDING, IS NOW ON SALE it easier than ever to use and covering
a broader range of scaffolding.
The NASC’s eagerly-anticipated The eGuide allows users to produce The eGuide is an “On top of this, the TG20:21 suite
eGuide scaffolding compliance a ‘generally recognised standard essential for adhering will be accessible via a dedicated
to compliance
software update and expansion – configuration’ in the form of a TG20 digital portal, again, making it much
TG20:21 – will be launched in March. compliance sheet, or alerts them to the more user friendly. I’d like to thank
TG20 provides the definitive requirement for a specific design to be all the NASC Committees that played
guidance document for scaffolding made by a competent scaffold designer. a part in working on TG20:21 as
constructed with tube and fittings Compliance sheets can be produced well as our long-standing software
throughout the UK. It comprises four to provide essential information for developers CADS for its effort in
elements: the Operational Guide, the the construction of every individual bringing it to life.
Design Guide, the User Guide and the scaffold and can be used as evidential “Of course, the work doesn’t
NASC’s innovative, user-friendly and documentation for inclusion within stop here and we’ll continue to
widely-adopted eGuide software. the construction phase plan. innovate and improve in any way we
TG20:21 provides principal The full suite of documents also can to make the scaffolding industry
contractors and clients with provide a vital reference for health safer for all.”
essential information to monitor and safety professionals, temporary
that all scaffolding structures works coordinators and construction What’s new?
constructed on a project have been managers who have responsibilities The latest version includes a number
suitably planned and ‘designed’ for planning, monitoring and of revisions to make the process of
as required by the Work at Height documenting the work and the producing compliant scaffolding
Regulations 2005. competence of contractors. – in accordance with the European
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standard BS EN 12811 – even simpler. creating a compliance sheet.
It also includes a wider range of l More comprehensive and easier to
scaffolding types to make the understand compliance sheets
software even more useable. l Access to updated Operational and
TG20:21 expands on and adds to Design guides via an online portal
TG20:13. The updated version will which includes a search function
include exterior birdcages, tube and will enable users to find the content
fitting mobile towers, loading bays they’re looking for more easily
without beams and tied independent and also while on site (via a tablet
scaffolds with three inside boards. or mobile rather than via ‘loaded’
TG20 compliance sheets will now computer software and ‘hard’ copy
be double-sided with an illustration guidance documents).
and principal compliance criteria l Access from multiple machines
on the front side and detailed (one at a time) rather than use being
compliance criteria listed on the tied to one installation.
reverse in landscape format.
TG20:21 will build on the success Accessing TG20:21
of TG20:13, which has made the Users will be able to access the
process of producing a range of TG20:21 eGuide – and the associated
compliant scaffolding designs simple suitability for the project. TG20 compliance and updated Operational and Design
for all scaffolding contractors. In TG20:21 takes TG20:13 several sheets will now guides – via a link from the NASC
be double-sided
a relatively short period of time, steps further. There will be: website using a unique serial number
with illustration on
TG20 has become recognised and l A broader range of scaffolding the front side and and login credentials, rather than
adopted by the scaffolding industry types included details criteria on via a file download or CD. Printed
and the wider construction industry l More design variables such the reverse copies of the three books will also be
as a whole, helping to ensure that as wider loading bays, extended available following the launch.
scaffolding contractors and principal inside boards and updated design The software (together with online
contractors are clear on what information access to the Operational and Design
scaffolding will be erected and its l More user-friendly process of Guides) will be available on an annual
subscription basis, costing NASC
members £75 per eGuide per year
“TG20 has and non-members £300 per year.
become Discounts will be available for longer
recognised and subscription periods. To ensure the
adopted by transition for existing users from
the scaffolding TG20:13 to TG20:21 is as fair as
indusrty and possible, there will be a short period
the wider of free use of the new software. ●
construction
industy as a
whole”
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NASC.ORG.UK INNOVATION
In both respects, of course, the
industry cannot stand still and
there is a constant drive towards “While it may be
developing systems of scaffolding, manufacturers who introduce
access, weather protection and new methods, it is so often
technology that bring about the contracting sector that
improved performance.
provides the inspiration"
At the heart of this scenario is
innovation. Yet while it may be
manufacturers who introduce area of safety that, perhaps, the most
new methods, it is so often the important benefits can be seen.
contracting sector that provides the From optimised methods of
inspiration. Equipment installers construction, where safe erection
are invariably best placed to identify is built into product design, to help
areas where specific challenges exist to ensure site delivery and storage
and, by then working closely with procedures follow appropriate
the manufacturing sector, solutions guidelines – all are central to safe
can often be created. There is no operating procedures. So often they
substitute for direct feedback from have been brought about through
those ‘in the field’. cooperation by all relevant parties.
A range of examples can be noted The development of lightweight
where this principle has brought components is clearly under the
about clear-cut benefits. Not only spotlight in this context. The
is there a greater choice of specific availability of high tensile steel has
components available today to meet enabled manufacturers to maintain
a vast range of installation needs, or even increase the strength of their
but other key areas, such as project products while, at the same time,
design, also bring new opportunities. reducing their weight. This has a
Computer-aided systems – such direct bearing on physical handling to
as the Layher Scaffold Information the extent that it can make a positive
BENEFITS Modelling (SIM) software – is
perhaps a prime example. With
contribution to reducing the risk of
musculoskeletal disorders.
CHECK on-screen or virtual visualisation
capability that not only helps
Moreover, lighter weight can often
mean less bulk with a beneficial
INNOVATION UNDERPINS SAFETY, PERFORMANCE optimise installation efficiency by, for impact on transport and storage.
AND PRODUCTS IN THE SCAFFOLDING AND example, identifying potential clash When the view is taken that
ACCESS INDUSTRY. SEAN PIKE REPORTS areas, they also impact directly on manufacturers and contractors are,
the accurate identification of material in effect, part of the same team then
needs. This principle could also the route for ever greater innovation
All manufacturers of scaffolding GKR used virtual be utilised in training, specifically is well founded.
products strive towards the same reality for its safety training of scaffolders, safely, in the As a consequence, the resulting
training
goals. Maximising installation virtual world – which some NASC/ steps towards better site efficiency
safety, simplicity and efficiency CISRS members have already begun and safety that can be readily
– which have a direct bearing on to trial, demonstrating that again, identified today, point towards even
competitiveness and profitability collectively, the NASC leads the way. greater benefits in the future. ●
– and, of course, ensuring safety is Yet while close links between
optimised, have always been key contractor and manufacturer often Sean Pike is chair of the NASC
areas in which contractors have create a path towards innovations Hire, Sales and Manufacturing
looked towards their suppliers. that improve efficiency, it is in the Committee.
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