Daughter of Terry Sennett bids to raise money for the UK Sepsis Trust

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Daughter of Terry Sennett bids to raise money for the UK Sepsis Trust

The daughter of the late Terry Sennett is aiming to raise money for the the UK Sepsis Trust after the sudden and tragic death of her father.

Callie Sennett, 22, is the daughter of the well known industry leader Terry Sennett, who on 20th December 2014 sadly passed away after a very short illness in Dubai aged 48.
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In memory of her father Callie is aiming to raise £2,000 for the UK Sepsis Trust by completing the Tough Mudder course in London South, on the 26th September 2015. Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork, and mental grit. Callie is about to undertake an intensive training regime in preparation for her challenge that she is determined to finish. Callie has set-up a JustGiving page to receive generous donations and support for her physical and mental challenge. On her page Callie wrote: Hi everyone, At the end of last year I sadly and unexpectedly lost my dad due to a culmination of illness but overall to septicaemia shutting down his organs. It has hit the family incredibly hard as he was the life and soul of us all. He always said to me that I was really talented at starting something and never finishing, so, this has been kept in mind and therefore I have decided that I really want to complete the tough mudder course (London south 26.09.2015) this year and blooming well finish those 12 miles! I would like to donate all proceeds to The Sepsis Trust UK and with a fantastic team of people behind me would like to emphasise how important these trusts for all illnesses actually are! I would like to thank everyone on behalf of the team in advance for all support and donations! See you on the other side of the course! Callie xxx To support Callie, please visit and donate whatever you can afford at Callie Sennett’s JustGiving page.

Experts warn that 35,000 Offshore workers Jobs could be lost in the next five years.

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Experts warn that 35,000 Offshore workers Jobs could be lost in the next five years.

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North Sea oil and gas could lose up to 35,000 jobs in the next five years, industry experts have warned.

A recent report by EY, the financial consultants, was commissioned by Oil & Gas UK, Opito, the safety body, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has said that employment in the North Sea oil and gas sector is set to fall from 375,000 to 340,000 within the next five years as exploration and production continues to decline. Although some of the job losses will come with the retirement of older workers, the report reveals that more than half of the workforce is under the age of 45. However it does predict 12,000 new staff will be needed to clean up the North Sea and dismantle rigs, while offshore fracking could create jobs. Despite record investment in the North Sea last year only 15 wells were drilled as production costs soared more than 15 per cent. The sharp rise in costs has led oil and gas companies to focus their investments in Norway and North America rather than the North Sea. Jake Molloy, regional organiser of the RMT union in Aberdeen, said to the Dailyrecord.co.uk:
“This report confirms that we are in for a very rough time over next few years and the industry needs the government to act. For every offshore job that is lost, three more industry jobs are lost onshore.” “The offshore industry is facing what amounts to a perfect storm of a falling oil prices on global markets, the shale revolution, rising costs to extract oil and gas from the North Sea, and smaller and harder-to-access fields.” The UK government needed to give companies a tax regime that made investment more attractive, he said.

Review: Dickies Crawford Safety Boot

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Review: Dickies Crawford Safety Boot
Dickies Crawford Safety Boot – £65 dickiesstore.co.uk When working in harsh conditions ‘day in day out’ like us scaffolders do, choosing the right safety boot is critical as fatigue can soon set in if you made the wrong decision.  The Dickies Crawford work boot was a new addition to the range for 2014, Dickies have worked hard to improve their safety footwear range and the Crawford is a great example of a highly technical, comfortable and practical boot at an affordable price. The Crawford boots performed exceedingly well during my week long review period, they ticked all the boxes for my preferred wants in a safety boot and were surprisingly comfy. The boots are of a Goodyear welt construction for heavy duty performance and to maximise the sole’s water-resistance. As standard The Dickies Crawford safety boots have Steel toe-caps and midsole and comprises of a Breathable Cambrelle lining for added comfort. Crazy horse leather uppers finish off the exterior of the Crawford boot with a smart toe cap protector.   All in all, Dickies have stepped up to the mark with the Crawford boot that easily competes with more premium brands like Timberlands and Dewalt for build quality and more importantly affordability. Best price £65, vat free @ www.dickiesstore.co.uk  

Scaffold boss fined for dangerous scaffolding

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Scaffold boss fined for dangerous scaffolding

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The owner of a small construction firm in Portsmouth has been fined after he erected a series of scaffolds in and around the town over several months in late 2013 that were riddled with dangerous faults.

Graham Pedaltey, trading as Graham’s Scaffolds, put workers lives at risk by putting up scaffolds several metres high for them to work on but with potentially lethal defects that could have seen builders fall from unguarded platforms or through rotting wooden boards. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Mr Pedalty (6 Jan) at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court for safety breaches after investigating a particularly hazardous scaffold that he was responsible for in North End Avenue last year. HSE attended as a result of a complaint made by a member of the public. The court heard that the scaffold, erected on 18 October, had numerous faults: • It was not tied to the building so was insecure and more liable to collapse • It lacked baseplates on many uprights, meaning that the scaffold could have sunk into the ground or ‘punched through’ any drains or cavities it was erected on • There were few, if any, guardrails on the lifts – or working platforms – to prevent falls from height • There was no bracing on the middle scaffold on the middle working platform giving rise to serious stability issues • Many of the boards were rotten and damaged and could have broken under workers’ feet, sending them falling to the ground below. Despite remedial work requested by HSE being carried out on the scaffold by Mr Pedaltey, there were still defects. The court was told that Mr Pedaltey had received previous advice from HSE on poor scaffolding twice during the previous month of September 2013. Graham Pedaltey, trading as Graham’s Scaffolds, of Queens Road, Portsmouth, was fined a total of £1,600 and ordered to pay £600 in costs after admitting breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Work at Height Regulations. After the hearing, HSE inspector Peter Snelgrove said:
“Mr Pedaltey not only erected numerous unsafe scaffolds, but also relied on his knowledge from training delivered in 1979 – more than 30 years earlier. He has now been prohibited from erecting scaffolds until he has completed further training to acquaint himself with up-to-date safety legislation and scaffolding standards. “His failings created a risk of death or serious personal injury. Scaffolds are temporary structures and their integrity and safety must be ensured to, in turn, safeguard the workers and passers-by.”
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Cape awarded five year contract extension with EDF Energy

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Cape awarded five year contract extension with EDF Energy

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Cape plc has announced that it has been awarded an extension to its contract with EDF Energy for the supply of access, insulation and associated services in support of EDF Energy’s fleet of eight nuclear power stations in the UK.

EDF Energy is one of the largest energy companies in the UK, supplying around 6 million residential and business accounts gas and is the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain. EDF Energy produces around one fifth of the nation’s supply from eight nuclear power stations, two coal fired power stations, a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station and a number of wind farms. This substantial contract, which extends Cape’s long standing relationship with EDF Energy, encompasses the supply of specialist access and thermal insulation services for an additional five years to 2021 in support of the fleet’s maintenance, projects and statutory outage programmes, where the requirement for safety, reliability and innovation is paramount. Joe Oatley, Chief Executive Officer of Cape plc, commented:
We are delighted to extend our relationship with EDF Energy. This award is a recognition of both Cape’s and EDF’s hard work and investment in creating a partnership that delivers value to all stakeholders. We look forward to continuing to deliver an outstanding service to EDF Energy throughout the life of the UK fleet of nuclear power stations.

SCA Group Acquire Access Scaffolding IOW

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SCA Group Acquire Access Scaffolding IOW

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The SCA Group become the largest provider of contract scaffolding on the Isle of Wight after the acquisition of Access Scaffolding IOW

The Multi-Discipline and Facilities Management company SCA Group, have recently completed the acquisition of Access Scaffolding IOW, and have formed a single division for our Isle of Wight operations that will become the largest provider of contract scaffolding on the island. Access Scaffolding IOW will exist as a wholly owned subsidiary of the SCA Group, with the existing owner, Ashley Palmer, excited to commit his future to the new venture. Announced on the SCA Group’s website the article read: 
Ashley Palmer’s scaffolding business, Access Scaffolding, has been a presence on the Isle of Wight for many years, the business has undergone substantial growth under Ashley’s stewardship, forging some great partnerships and working relationships along the way. SCA recognises the potential in Ashley’s business, and the hard work that has gone into creating such a fantastic company, and coupled with our resources, reputation and enhanced service provisions, we believe that we can further improve the offering to the Isle of Wight, and build upon some well laid foundations. SCA also has vast experience of working on the Isle of Wight with local people and local businesses, and we can further establish the reputation of ‘SCA Access IOW’ through our accreditations and memberships, not to mention our network of contacts and customers. As full members of the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation, or the NASC (as one such example), we can demonstrate our dedication to high standards of workmanship, attention to detail, and ability to work to the highest levels of health and safety, something that can only bring additional benefits to the service we can provide. Ashley’s focus in the past has been on delivering a high quality, access scaffolding service to his clients, which has served the market well. With SCA’s influence, we can expand on these capabilities, and offer a wider package including Rope Access and Industrial Painting as well, and we look forward to exploring these possibilities with Ashley on board. With the formation of a single division now complete, it is essential to us that ongoing activities remain uninterrupted, and with this at the forefront of our minds, all existing customer contracts of Access Scaffolding will be fulfilled as scheduled as we look to not only maintain existing relationships, but build and strengthen them as well.

Terry Sennett – Funeral Details Announced

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Terry Sennett – Funeral Details Announced

The family of the late Terry Sennett who tragically died in Dubai on the 20 December have announced funeral arrangements for the well known industry leader.terry123

Terry was a true leader in the access industry, a hugely respected and highly knowledgeable industry champion, that dedicated his life to the UK and worldwide scaffolding Industry. The funeral arrangements are as follows: Tuesday 20 January 2015 – 12.30pm East Chapel Southampton Crematorium Bassett Green Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 3QB Bright colours are to be worn in celebration of Terry’s life, everybody is welcome ! Terry Sennett 1966 – 2014

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Terry Sennett, a hugely respected scaffolding industry leader has died suddenly aged 48.Terry Sennett

Its with tremendous personal sadness I have to inform our readers of the tragic news that Terry Sennett passed away on Saturday 20th December after a very short illness at his home in Dubai. ‘There are leaders and there are those that lead’….Terry was a true leader in the access industry, a hugely respected and highly knowledgeable industry champion, that dedicated his life to the UK and worldwide scaffolding Industry. His infectious passion and inspirational character will be so greatly missed by myself, and everyone else who had the pleasure in working with him. Terry Sennett 1966– 2014 Embarking into a career in scaffolding Terry started out as a trainee scaffolder in 1987 for Dixion Scaffolding Ltd until 1989 when he ventured offshore with Aberdeen Scaffolding Ltd. Here he was in his own words “taken to school” while working on various platforms in the North Sea gaining valuable scaffolding knowledge from two Glaswegian scaffolders. After two years working offshore Terry decided to establish his first successful company in Southampton, Finest Scaffolding & Access Ltd in 1991. Twenty two successful years passed and Terry moved on to founding his next scaffolding venture, Modus Access UK Ltd in 2010. Modus Access used only Layher system scaffolding, and he created his own “systems thinking” mindset and management approach. He demonstrated time and time again what was possible with system scaffolding, challenging convention and creating a new standard of compliant and cost effective scaffolding – something which has yet to be matched. In 2013 Terry decided to give something back to our industry by passing on his extensive scaffolding and technical knowledge by educating others. He worked as the Senior Layher Expert & Training Instructor/Assessor for Safety & Access Ltd in Nottingham & Immingham, UK until moving to the Middle East full time for Simian Skill as GCC Manager in 2014.
Just a few months ago I was fortunate to spend a week with Terry at his home in Dubai, UAE while covering an article on overseas scaffolding training. During my time in Terry’s company I couldn’t help but be inspired by his infectious personality and drive for educating others with his extensive and wide ranging scaffolding and technical knowledge. He had many pioneering and revolutionary training ideas that would make a fundamental change to training provision in the Middle East,  which in-turn would inevitably save many scaffolders lives. Terry Sennett Terry was already implementing some of those pioneering ideas with the co-founding of 48.3 International Design & Technical Services in November 2014. His close friend and co-founder at 48.3 International, Ben Beaumont said: “This is desperately sad time for everyone. Terry was a true industry professional; knowledgeable, dedicated, highly skilled and unwavering in the pursuit of his goals. He viewed himself, and all scaffolders as ‘construction professionals’ and was known for saying to his team ‘just because we go to work with a tool belt and high-vis, doesn’t make us any less professional than the man in a suit’. He embodied modern working practices and was a role model for not just scaffolders, but all of us. Everyone will dearly miss him and our thoughts are with his family at this time.” From the beginning, Terry had always believed in ScaffMag and what the website stood for, he believed in me, and our cause, always on hand night or day for advice and support. For me personally, Terry will always be remembered for his inspirational words of wisdom and his challenging the norm attitude. I will miss him so very dearly…. I send my heartfelt condolences to Terry’s wife, Fiona and the Sennett family and, of course, his many friends and colleagues worldwide.

The industry has lost a true legend….. RIP Terry Sennett.

SGB officially returns to the industry

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SGB officially returns to the industry

SGB launches new website, firmly highlighting the return of a once legendary industry giant.

The launch of a new website has heralded the return of one of the scaffolding industry’s most recognisable names. After an absence of some 3 years, the website – www.sgb.co.uk – marks the return of the SGB name to the commercial scaffolding and access market. Established in 1919, SGB went on to become one of the industry’s best known and respected names within the access services field, before becoming part of Harsco Infrastructure in 2009. Following the subsequent merger of Harsco Infrastructure and Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, the decision was taken to reintroduce the SGB name – a move which has re-focussed attention on the wealth of scaffolding and access expertise available from the company.  “The new SGB website firmly reinforces that message,” says Kevin Fitzpatrick, UK Head of SGB. “It also highlights the tremendous emphasis that we place on safety by including details of the various safety organisations  were are members of. These include the Construction Health and Safety Group, the British Standards Institute and the British Safety Council. “Visitors to the site can also find full details of the contracting, hire, sales and training services we offer. That includes information on our wide range of products, including our traditional tube and fitting scaffolding and our CUPLOK®modular system, plus details of our MastclimbersTM and light access solutions.”  The wealth of industry expertise which lies behind the SGB name is another key focus of the website. “It explains how we can provide both general and technical guidance on such areas as access project planning and logistics,” adds Kevin. “This ensures that our customers not only benefit from the most effective solution for their project, but that they do so while complying with the latest guidelines, regulations and policies on such critical areas as health and safety.”

Management reshuffle drives rapid growth for the TRAD Scaffolding Group

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Management reshuffle drives rapid growth for the TRAD Scaffolding Group
  Following the acquisition of the TRAD Group in September 2013 by the International ALTRAD Group which has a 1 Billion Euros Turnover TRAD has experienced rapid growth across all three Companies in the TRAD Group resulting in a dynamic management re-structure becoming necessary. Des Moore the Managing Director of TRAD Scaffolding for the past fifteen years is taking on the role of Group MD on a full time basis, this will enable Des to fully focus on orchestrating and managing the continued expansion of all three present Companies of the TRAD group being TRAD Hire & Sales Ltd, TRAD Safety Systems Ltd and TRAD Scaffolding Co Ltd over the coming years. Neil Garner who previously held the position of Divisional Director of TRAD Scaffolding and who has risen through the ranks over the past twenty years has been promoted to Managing Director effective from the 1st of December 2014. Peter McShane who has also risen through the ranks over the past twenty years with TRAD and previously held the position of Senior Contracts Manager has been promoted to the role of Divisional Director again effective from the 1st December. Peters Division is one of three Contracting Divisions in the TRAD Scaffolding Business the other two led by Chris Smith and Tony Mileham. Hayden Smith Group Chairman and the founder of the TRAD Group commented: “We have always believed in promoting from within our ranks and making the most of the talent we have, this allows us to retain continuity of performance and customer service and gives opportunity to people that want to push the boundaries to do even better. With each TRAD Group Company outperforming their budgets the changes outlined in our restructure at TRAD Scaffolding allows Des to focus all of his four decades of experience in the Industry on managing the entire TRAD Group as opposed to just our scaffolding division, a role he has been actively performing very successfully for the past five years. Des, Neil and Peter are all prime examples of the tight team that’s given TRAD the respect it now commands and I and the Board of Altrad wish them every success in their enhanced roles”.  
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