Storm Katie Causes Scaffolding Mayhem

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Storm Katie Causes Scaffolding Mayhem

Storm Katie has battered much of the UK on Easter Monday with winds of up to 106mph causing serious scaffold damage and collapses across the UK.

One of the most significant scaffold collapses happened yesterday morning (Monday 28th) in a Berkshire shopping area. High winds caused a large sheeted scaffold to buckle from a three-story building crashing down onto a normally busy shopping precinct below. One man was walking underneath at the time and escaped without a single injury. No one else was involved and police have said that it was a lucky escape. Several stores, were unable to open in the aftermath and some were still shut on Tuesday as health and safety experts investigated the extent of the damage. More examples of damage caused by storm Katie    

Wood Group awarded industrial services contract by Shell

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Wood Group awarded industrial services contract by Shell
Wood Group has secured a new three year contract with Shell, to deliver industrial services to the St Fergus gas processing plant in Aberdeenshire and the Mossmorran gas processing plant and Braefoot Bay marine terminal in Fife, Scotland. Wood Group PSN’s industrial service line business, Wood Group Industrial Services (WGIS), will provide fabric integrity maintenance and site support under the contract, which has the option to be extended for up to four years. Effective immediately, the contract builds on Wood Group’s 20 year history supporting Shell on these assets. Hugh Pelham, managing director of WGIS, said: “This contract award is another example of Wood Group’s ability to deliver safe, more productive services.  We are committed to leveraging our robust knowledge of the facilities and broad industrial services capabilities, towards the successful delivery of this contract. “The onshore midstream oil and gas sector is a key growth area for WGIS; our 43 years of experience providing specialist, high quality industrial services, supporting the construction, maintenance, decommissioning and replacement of major industrial assets such as bridges, chemical plants, ships, oil rigs and power stations, positions us strongly to support clients in this sector.” This is the second contract Wood Group has secured with Shell this year. In January, Wood Group Kenny commenced a three year contract providing specialist consultancy services for flexible riser integrity management prior to and during operation of Shell Australia’s Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas project.

Cape secures three year contract with SABIC UK Petrochemicals

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Cape secures three year contract with SABIC UK Petrochemicals

Cape plc has extended their current relationship with SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited, with the award of a contract renewal until end of December 2018.

The contract is for the provision of maintenance and project work including access, insulation, coating and passive fire protection at the Wilton and North Tees sites in Teesside, UK. The contract is expected to commence in April. Commenting on the contract award Joe Oatley, Chief Executive of Cape, said “I am delighted that Cape has secured this contract renewal at SABIC Teesside. Cape has a longstanding relationship with SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited, spanning more than a decade and we look forward to continuing to work with this important client to deliver our critical industrial services across their assets”.

TRAD Safety Systems Opens New Depot in Bristol

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TRAD Safety Systems Opens New Depot in Bristol

The UK’s leading supplier of Fall Safety Solutions is now the only company of its kind to offer nationwide coverage.

TRAD Safety Systems is celebrating its continued growth with the opening of its newest depot in Avonmouth, Bristol – following previous depot openings in London and Birmingham. The new site was strategically chosen due to its close proximity to the M4 and M5 motorways, enabling TRAD Safety Systems to effectively service customers throughout the South West. The division has successful operations at depots in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London and is now able to serve existing customers and develop new relationships in the South West as well. With its new infrastructure and facilities, TRAD Safety System’s new premises provide a truly efficient operating unit, enabling the company to provide a first-class service to existing and new clients. The company will be recruiting further staff using labour from the local area and training them to meet TRAD’s high standards. TSS_depot_Bristol_staff Since acquiring the TRAD Group in 2012, Altrad Group has made significant investments towards increasing TRAD Safety System’s UK coverage; Jim Gorman, National Operations Director said: “We chose the depot in Bristol because it gives us the responsive capability to offer fall prevention safety services to the Building, Construction, Civil Engineering and Maintenance Industries. We believe that for any company in our industry to be successful, good transport links, state-of-the-art equipment and a committed, experienced workforce are essential. In choosing Avonmouth as the location for our new depot, we believe we now have everything we need to continue our success throughout the whole of the UK. Having a depot close to the M4 and M5 motorways will enable us to supply our diverse range of equipment to meet all customer demands. Whether customers require TRAD Edgeguard Roof Safety System, Horizontal Safety Lines, TRADGuard or TRAD Safety Decking, having these transport links will mean we’re able to service and complete every project effectively. We have an experienced managerial and sales team of Geoff Sutton, John Kay and Kathy Griffin to run our Bristol depot. With a first-class team like this, we’re looking forward to seeing TRAD Safety Systems flourish in the South West.” TRAD Group Managing Director, Des Moore stated “Due to great customer demand, the company has taken the decision to open a sixth depot in Bristol, in which we have invested over £1 million – made possible with the continued support of the ALTRAD Group.” The new depot opened at the beginning of March 2016 and was fully operational immediately. TRAD Safety Systems looks forward to welcoming new working relationships, and is encouraging any companies that feel they would benefit from TRAD Safety System’s market leading products and services to get in touch. Contact TRAD Safety Systems today and discover how its comprehensive range of services will benefit your business. To find out more about the safety benefits of TRAD Safety System’s products and services, contact its Bristol Depot on 0117 938 6980, or email [email protected] About TRAD Safety Systems TRAD Safety Systems is the UK market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of fall safety solutions for the Building, Construction and Maintenance Industries. With an unrivalled network of depots in Glasgow, Stockport, Leeds, Birmingham, London and now Bristol, TRAD Safety Systems covers all of the UK. TRAD’s new depot is located at Unit C3, Greensplott Road, Chittening Industrial Estate, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0YB.

CISRS grants accreditation to first training centre in Africa

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CISRS grants accreditation to first training centre in Africa

CISRS has granted training provider accreditation to the first CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS) training centre in Africa.

The newly accredited training centre in Ipara Ogun State, Nigeria has been set up by Simian Skills and Falck Prime Atlantic.

Falck Safety Services (trading under the Falck Group of Companies), is the world’s largest provider of safety training for the offshore industry. Each year, they provide safety training to more than 320,000 employees from shipping companies, military defence units, the aviation industry and the oil industry – and now CISRS OSTS scaffolding in Nigeria.

CISRS OSTS AfricaThe creation of the first CISRS OSTS training centre in Africa began in 2013, when Simian Risk first spotted the demand for a recognised qualification via international oil companies and the Department of Petroleum regulators in Nigeria. Simian had received many enquiries from African-based companies and individuals wanting to come to the UK and Dubai to undertake CISRS courses.

Simian contacted CISRS Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley who worked closely with them, advising Falck of what would be required in order to comply with CISRS scheme rules.

Construction of the facility began in the autumn of 2015 and was completed in time for a successful accreditation audit visit in February 2016.

CISRS Scheme Manager Dave Mosley said: “CISRS are very pleased to be working with Simian Skills and Falck Prime Atlantic on this historic project and proud to have granted accreditation to the first training centre of its kind in Africa. It’s an excellent facility, and we wish them the greatest success and hope that it will improve the safety and standards of scaffolding within the region, whilst also offering a potential career opportunity to many Nigerians for years to come.”

The first CISRS OSTS Level 1 course has since been completed at the centre with all delegates passing the courses and now in the process of obtaining their CISRS OSTS cards. CISRS currently has around 4000 OSTS cardholders globally.

Simian Risk Operations Director, Ian Fyall; said: “We are thrilled to be involved in the creation of the first OSTS training provider in Africa – which is absolutely superb and a real feather in the cap of Simian Risk, Falck Prime Atlantic and CISRS. It’s been a long process to get to this point, but we are immensely proud to have done this and are confident the centre will be a roaring success in the region – helping to drive up scaffolding standards.”

Scaffolding Association hits the road with series of roadshows

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Scaffolding Association hits the road with series of roadshows

Trade body continues to grow with a series of UK roadshows.

Over the last two years the alternative scaffolding trade body, The Scaffolding Association has quietly been growing its membership of scaffolding contractors nationwide with increasing momentum after previous successful roadshows. The Scaffolding Association is a not-for-profit organisation which has been founded to improve the understanding, safety and standards of scaffolding across the construction industry. The trade body offers three levels of memberships to all companies within the scaffolding industry to ensure all companies have access to an organisation which will provide them with guidance and support, irrespective of levels of competence or development.
  • Associate Membership: All companies within the scaffolding industry can have access to this level of membership.
  • Assessed Membership: Designed to recognise companies who hold a current SSIP Scheme Certificate.
  • Audited Membership: The Scaffolding Association’s third level of membership which was rolled during February! has been developed in line with PAS91 specifically for scaffolding contractors. Offering an independent third party audit, against a Scaffolding Specific Procurement Standard, undertaken by a UKAS accredited certification body.
Robert Candy, Chief Executive of The Scaffolding Association said: “The Scaffolding Association has progressed rapidly over the last 12 months and we’ve been working hard on a range of projects in the industry and these roadshows are a brilliant opportunity to get out there and share with everyone the things we’ve been working on. In particular it’s been great to explain to people about our Audited Level of membership which is something our members and the industry had been pushing for. All of the feedback we’ve had so far has been really positive, and it is our belief that this will become the benchmark standard for the procurement of scaffolding.”

Roadshows

In this series of roadshows The Scaffolding Association has already held meetings in Birmingham and London, the next meeting is in Leeds at Woodkirk Valley Country Club on 15th March 2016 with plans for further meetings in Cardiff, Devon, Newcastle and Peterborough in May. To register your interest to attend please email: [email protected]

Accident rates tumble among NASC members

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Accident rates tumble among NASC members

nascAccident and injury rates among NASC member fell sharply last year according to their latest safety report.

The NASC Safety Report documents and analyses accident and injury statistics for all 199 NASC full contracting member companies in 2015 – covering 14,954 scaffolding operatives. There were no site fatalities at members companies last year and serious falls from scaffolds/working platforms showed a decrease from nine to just five incidents. The major cause of injury to scaffolders continues to be slips, trips and falls amounting to just over 34% of all injuries reported this year. The NASC Health and Safety Committee is issuing new guidance later this year on the problem. NASC President, Alan Lilley said: “The NASC continues to produce this most detailed and honest breakdown of the incidents that occur annually within the membership of the confederation. “Safety professionals across the construction industry rush to analyse the detail, as do we: the information it contains is used to benchmark our members against the wider industry and to ensure that our safety and technical guidance remains good practice and fit for purpose within the scaffolding and access sectors. “The NASC members’ incident statistics over the years have seen dramatic reductions in major injury and fatalities – and this year sees many positive safety statistics again. “As ever, we must continue to strive for zero incidents throughout the scaffolding and access industry. And I am confident that through greater regulation on the part of the confederation future issues of this well received annual Safety Report will show further reductions in reported incidents within our membership.” NASC Managing Director, Robin James added: “It’s pleasing to see that our members and their 15,000 scaffolding operatives – accounting for a significant share of the UK scaffolding workforce – have once again helped reduce accident and injury statistics across the sector. “By training staff properly and adhering to the latest industry regulations and Safety and Technical guidance – like SG4:15 ‘Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations’ – the NASC membership is helping to make scaffolding and work at height as safe as possible.” The NASC is set to launch its 2016 Safety Report at the forthcoming ‘The Health & Safety Event’ industry event being held at the NEC, March 22-24. To download a digital PDF copy of the NASC 2016 Safety Report click here

Burflex Scaffolding sponsors KidsOut Question of Sport event

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Burflex Scaffolding sponsors KidsOut Question of Sport event
 

Burflex Scaffolding sponsors charity for disadvantaged children at a packed out Leeds event.

For the 3rd year running the Hull based firm, Burflex Scaffolding Ltd have sponsored the KidsOut Question of Sport event, this year taking the prestigious Main Sponsor position. The KidsOut charity provides fun and positive experiences for children throughout the UK who are living in refuge, economic hardship or with other acute disadvantages. The event held on 3rd March at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds welcomed over 830 guests who raised a staggering £111,098 for disadvantaged children Anthony Jessop, General Manager at Burflex Scaffolding Ltd said: “It is important to Burflex that we can give something back to the communities in which we work and KidsOut is an excellent charity that provides a great many projects for many kids out there.”  

Brogan Group Announce 1.2M Man-Hours Accident Free

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Brogan Group Announce 1.2M Man-Hours Accident Free

Brogan Group have announced the achievement of 1,200,000 man-hours accident free.

The award winning international specialist scaffolding and access contractor Brogan Group put this impressive milestone into perspective by mentioning, it would take 350 men, working a 40 hour week, 20 months (84 weeks) to accomplish. Brogan Group recorded an accident free 2015, with over 700,000 man hours worked, despite construction being one of the top three most dangerous industries for non-fatal work accidents (According to the National Safety Council). James Lewis, SHEQ Director, commented on the recent accomplishment: “The Group has now achieved zero reportable accidents twice since 2010, being 2011 and 2015, and everyone involved should be congratulated for their efforts. This reinforces our ultimate aim of ensuring that our workforce are kept safe whilst working on our behalf and that they return home safely each day. We are keen to continue into 2016 on such a positive note with the support of all of our workforce’ *Brogan Group have recorded zero reportable accidents under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (as amended) from June 2014.

TRAD Safety Systems Exhibit at the RCI Show 2016

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TRAD Safety Systems Exhibit at the RCI Show 2016

The UK’s Leading Supplier of Fall Safety Products and Services Receives Great Feedback From its First Year at the Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Event in Coventry.

TRAD Safety Systems’ highly successful exhibition stand at the RCI Show 2016 reinforces the company’s position as leaders of fall safety innovation.
Promoting their comprehensive Roof Safety and Access offering, TRAD Safety Systems exhibited at the event on the 27th and 28th of January 2016 at the RICOH Arena in Coventry. The demonstration of TRAD Safety System’s products and the showcasing of their unique services was met with very positive feedback from some of the UK’s leading construction companies and roofing and cladding contractors. Among the products exhibited by TRAD Safety Systems was their Horizontal Lifeline System. Designed specifically to allow for safe working at height on roofs, those who witnessed the benefits of the system first-hand were very impressed by the product’s customised design. Visitors to TRAD Safety System’s exhibition stand also received demonstrations of TRAD Edgeguard, a cost-effective guardrail that exceeds all roofing safety regulations. The product was met with very positive feedback and visitors were impressed by how quickly and easily the guardrail can be installed.  One of TRAD Safety Systems most popular product exhibits was the TRAD Walkway System, a non-slip walkway that enables access to all types of roof work. Ideal for use on flat roofs and tiled surfaces, the Walkway System enables workers to tread confidently over slippery surfaces, even when wet. There was also particular interest from the industry in TRAD Safety System’s fabrication packages, which offer a comprehensive product range, including many of those demonstrated by the team at the exhibition. With over 150 stands showcasing the latest safety products and services, the annual RCI Show is the number one event for the roofing, cladding and insulation industries. This year saw a record number of exhibitors and visitors in attendance, making 2016 the most successful year to date. The RCI show is vitally important to the construction industry and their industry-leading RCI magazine is instrumental in showcasing the industry’s latest safety innovations. Reflecting on the event afterwards, TRAD Safety System’s National Sales Manager Oliver Gwinnell said: ‘The RCI Show brings together leading international and UK names from the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors, all under one roof. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments and innovations that the industry has to offer. Our exhibition proved overwhelmingly popular and we were busy from the event’s opening on the Wednesday morning to its close on Thursday evening. The companies that we spoke to were highly impressed by the range of products and services that TRAD Safety Systems has to offer, particularly our Roof Safety and Access products.For us, it was great to hear about the key issues that will impact businesses in the sector over the next few years. We look forward to supporting the RCI event in the future.’ Des Moore, TRAD Group MD commented that this successful exhibition, as well exciting new plans for further growth of the TRAD Group is made entirely possible by the support and continuing investment of the ALTRAD Group. Following the success of the exhibition, TRAD Safety Systems looks forward to welcoming new working relationships with companies in the construction industry. TRAD Safety Systems is encouraging any businesses that feel they would benefit from their fall safety products and services to get in touch. Contact TRAD Safety Systems today and discover how their products and  services will benefit your business. To find out more about the safety benefits of TRAD Safety Systems products and services, contact its sales team on 08450 50 70 50.
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