The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is set to introduce a significant advancement in scaffolding safety and compliance at ScaffEx24 with the launch of TG30, a new comprehensive guidance suite designed for system scaffolding.
The initiative, hailed as a game changer for the industry, promises to revolutionise how system scaffolding is planned, constructed, and maintained.
TG30 has been developed in collaboration with leading scaffolding system manufacturers and suppliers, offering practical and standardised guidance across the diverse range of system scaffolding options available today.
Much like its predecessor, TG20, which now serves as the industry benchmark for tube and fitting scaffolding, TG30 is designed to provide contractors with a consistent and reliable framework for demonstrating compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Scheduled for release in November 2024, TG30 will complement TG20, covering both system and traditional scaffolding, ensuring contractors can deliver projects that meet the highest safety and compliance standards.
Rosette Generic Systems will be featured initially, with Wedge and Cup systems expected to be added in 2025. The guidance will also expand to include specific manufacturer products, allowing for higher structures to be safely incorporated into TG30 compliance sheets.
Comprehensive Guidance for the Entire Industry
TG30 will comprise several key components designed to simplify and standardise the process for those involved in scaffolding procurement, design, construction, and use. These include the TG30 eGuide for generating compliance sheets, the TG30 Operational Guide, the TG30 Design Guide, and a handy pocket-sized User Guide.
These tools will enable contractors to evidence their adherence to good practices, as well as provide proof that scaffolds erected under TG30 guidance have been verified by strength and stability calculations in line with BS EN 12811 and the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
One of the most anticipated features of TG30 is the introduction of compliance sheets, which will offer a consistent format similar to the now widely used TG20 compliance sheets for tube and fitting scaffolds.
These sheets will serve as a vital tool for scaffolding contractors to show clients and regulators that their scaffolding meets all necessary safety standards without the need for bespoke designs, which can often be costly and time-consuming.
“The use of a TG30 compliance sheet will be a game changer.”
Colin Murphy, Head of Technical Authorities at Altrad UK & Ireland and a key figure in NASC’s Technical Committee, highlighted the significance of TG30. “For basic system scaffolding structures, where the cost of a design can often be prohibitive and the manufacturer’s user manual overly complex, the use of a TG30 compliance sheet will be a game changer. It will provide much-needed reassurance to clients while ensuring a safe and consistent approach to construction.”
TG30 marks a major milestone in NASC’s ongoing digital transformation strategy, which aims to streamline access to critical scaffolding guidance for its members. The introduction of TG30 will ensure that scaffolding contractors have the resources they need to maintain safety and regulatory compliance across a broad range of system scaffolding projects.
ScaffEx24 attendees will have the first opportunity to explore TG30 and understand how it will impact the future of scaffolding design and implementation.
