S&B Version of an Advanced Guardrail System
httpv://youtu.be/cyXD_Ov-Py8
This is S&B version of an advanced guardrail system which they class as the “worlds first totally safe system.” What’s your opinion on this system? Let us know.
U.K. Edition
Scaffolders set up petition to ban the Scaff Step
An online petition has been set up by disgruntled scaffolders to highlight the dangers of using the Scaff Step.
Scaffolders have concerns over the step causing extra strain on the back when lifting tube above the head to fix the advanced guardrail. There is also concerns with the plate that the scaffolder stands on becoming very slippery when wet.
The online petition can be found here Scaff Step Petition
On the Scaff Step petition website the introduction states:
Due to recent changes in the scaffolding industry (TG20:08), new legislation has been brought into force without consultation of the very people that have to abide by the new legislation.
Scaffolders have concerns over the step causing extra strain on the back when lifting tube above the head to fix the advanced guardrail. There is also concerns with the plate that the scaffolder stands on becoming very slippery when wet.
The online petition can be found here Scaff Step Petition
On the Scaff Step petition website the introduction states:
Due to recent changes in the scaffolding industry (TG20:08), new legislation has been brought into force without consultation of the very people that have to abide by the new legislation.
The new method of erecting and dismantling scaffolding involves the use of a prefabricated platform (Scaff Step) which is fixed to a guardrail to allow the scaffolder to fix a handrail generally 2 m above the temporary platform.
Scaffolders are expected to use the scaff step whilst wearing a harness which is clipped on to a tube behind them. At the same time they will be handling scaffolding tube above their heads.
The use of the steps makes no allowance for weather or site conditions, i.e. muddy boots or high winds.
This petition is aims to raise the need for the HSE and other parties involved in bringing this legislation into force, to look again at this method of working.
It is the opinion of the persons signing this petition that the scaff step is not only impractical but has caused accidents, dangerous occurrences and injuries to those forced to use this method of working.
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New UK Managing Director for Harsco Infrastructure
Harsco Infrastructure has appointed Richard Shuttleworth as the new Managing Director to its UK business.
Richard was previously the UK Managing Director of Cape Industrial Services Limited, he brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record across the construction, oil and gas, power, process and rail industries, in both commercial and operational capacities.
Prior to his position at Cape Industrial Services Richard was Group Commercial Director at Amec plc, a leading provider of consultancy, engineering and project management services to the infrastructure, energy and process markets.
Harsco Execuitve Vice President and Harsco’s Group CEO Ivor Harrington said:
“Richard’s appointment marks a significant step in the repositioning of this very important piece of the Harsco Infrastructure global business, and I am delighted to welcome him to our organisation.
“Richard’s combination of experience and expertise makes him ideally placed to help the continued growth and development of Harsco Infrastructure.”
Richard was previously the UK Managing Director of Cape Industrial Services Limited, he brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record across the construction, oil and gas, power, process and rail industries, in both commercial and operational capacities.
Prior to his position at Cape Industrial Services Richard was Group Commercial Director at Amec plc, a leading provider of consultancy, engineering and project management services to the infrastructure, energy and process markets.
Harsco Execuitve Vice President and Harsco’s Group CEO Ivor Harrington said:
“Richard’s appointment marks a significant step in the repositioning of this very important piece of the Harsco Infrastructure global business, and I am delighted to welcome him to our organisation.
“Richard’s combination of experience and expertise makes him ideally placed to help the continued growth and development of Harsco Infrastructure.” Embarrassing video gets press attention
The video of the Morrison safety officer falling from a ladder which we previously featured in our Video of the day section seems to be youtube hit with over 89,000 views and huge press coverage today with the Express, The Sun, and even of BBC Radio 2 featuring the vid.
httpv://youtu.be/O-mLXJAf09w
The video was originally sent to me via facebook by one of our facebook fans but found it’s way onto youtube once I viewed the video I knew it had to be featured in Video of the day section to show how not to promote ladder safety. Within two days Scaffmag was contacted by Morrison’s law firm Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP stating that we had to take the video down due to trade mark laws..?( “More like Morrison was very embarrassed about this video being posted on the internet and was trying to stop this video from spreading across the net and damaging Morrison’s safety reputation”), but this was in vain as the video went viral within hours on youtube. Today the media got hold of the story and is featured in all the major newspapers reporting that the safety officer Paul Cavanagh had not been seriously injured in the fall but had been suspended from his job for not following Morrison safety protocol by not anchoring the ladder to the wall. Chris Morgan the director of health and safety at Morrison posted a comment on youtube “We are dismayed by this isolated event, resulting from an individual deciding not to comply with our stringent H&S standards.” “This has led to suspension, pending investigation. We strive to ensure that everyone gets home safely, every day and are proud to have one of the lowest accident rates in sector. Please be sure that we have responded appropriately to this incident and that we will always endeavour to operate to the highest safety standards.” Written By Daniel NortonVideo of the day: Scaffolders Bowtime
We search the net to find some of the best scaffolding videos out there, some may be funny,serious or just weird but all will be noteworthy.. enjoy.
Scaffolders Bowtime:
httpv://youtu.be/bcHvh1tOGBE
Scaffolders from Brogans Group tell it how it is, they graft all day and then they are covered in dirt we help to construct the homes you live in and they hate getting wet. We have earned our Bowtime. Do you like this video ? well share it then below!Hadley Scaffolding is saved by Armour
Maintenance contractor Armour has saved 75 jobs at scaffolding specialist Hadley Southern after buying the business from administrators.
South London based Hadley went into administration last month but has now been sold to Armour.
Ned Ailyan, Senior Partner of administrator Abbott Fielding, said: “We are pleased to advise the sale of the business as a going concern to Armour Contracts Ltd.
“The sale has safeguarded 75 jobs and all the contracts of the company and will ensure continuity of the business.”
The company will now trade as a wholly owned subsidiary of Armour.
Ed Champney Jnr, Managing Director of Hadley said: “We are all extremely pleased that a deal has been structured to allow the business to continue trading and retain all of our staff and clients.”
Via: constructionenquirer.com
South London based Hadley went into administration last month but has now been sold to Armour.
Ned Ailyan, Senior Partner of administrator Abbott Fielding, said: “We are pleased to advise the sale of the business as a going concern to Armour Contracts Ltd.
“The sale has safeguarded 75 jobs and all the contracts of the company and will ensure continuity of the business.”
The company will now trade as a wholly owned subsidiary of Armour.
Ed Champney Jnr, Managing Director of Hadley said: “We are all extremely pleased that a deal has been structured to allow the business to continue trading and retain all of our staff and clients.”
Via: constructionenquirer.com Video of the day: Scaffolding Nightclub
Buckinghamshire Scaffolding Specialists – Scaffolding Nightclub
httpv://youtu.be/bjQOTUp4Uh8
Another installment from Buckinghamshire Scaffolding Specialists the video was to document their trip and the work carried out for artist Graham Hudson in Switzerland.
Named, “Renaissance: The Last Dance at the Cross”, this piece was based on the synthesis of a number of small night clubs in London, that no longer exist. The project centres on the creation of a functioning night club that seeks to reflect the architecture of the demised Kings Cross clubs; in particular Bagleys, The Cross and the Key Club.
The Scaffold Club consists of; a low level dance floor area, a bar, a staircase leading to an upper floor, and a V.I.P area with seating made entirely of scaffold and timber. The upper floor also has a warped cubic DJ booth designed on site by Graham Hudson himself.Scaffold Innovations: GapClamp™
Since the Work at Height Regulations 2005 came into force our industry has seen rapid growth of innovative safety products that are collectively improving safety standards.
In a series of featured posts I will be keeping you up to date and highlighting some of these noteworthy scaffold innovations.
Scaffolding Innovations: GapClamp™
Designed by a qualified scaffolder the GapClamp™ plate only takes seconds to fit which clamps to the board on both sides in one simple operation by using a scaffold or ratchet spanner.
GapClamp™ is designed and manufactured in the UK to the highest standard, each unit is made from impact modified polypropylene that is UV stabilized yet only weighs 1.4kg. GapClamp™ can be used on both 38 mm and 47 mm boards and at 880 mm, 970 mm and 1020 mm lengths for different standard spacings.
As the product is made from impact modified polypropylene each unit has excellent load bearing qualities and will withstand everyday site use. GapClamp™ is also extremely cost effective having the capability to be used over and over again.
For more information why not drop over to the GapClamp website.
Harsco receives contract expansion worth $25 million
Cumberland County-based Harsco Corp. today said it received a contract expansion worth about $25 million to provide scaffolding and services for the completion of a multi-fuel power plant in Virginia next year.
Harsco is providing services to Richmond, Va.-based Dominion Virginia Power, which is building a 585-megawatt power plant near St. Paul, Va. Dominion began the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center — capable of burning almost any type of coal and waste wood — in 2008.
Harsco will be the scaffold project manager for the final phase of construction with 375 scaffold workers and 2,000 access platforms, according to the company. Dominion’s engineering firm, Baton Rouge, La.-based The Shaw Group Inc., originally hired Harsco to conduct an analysis of the project’s scaffold requirements and labor productivity.
Wormleysburg-based Harsco provides products and services to companies in the metals, energy, railway and non-residential construction industries. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HSC.
Via: www.centralpennbusiness.com
Scaffolder is the perfect package for TV show
A scaffolder and former semi-professional footballer from Sutton is one of 13 final contestants on glamour model Katie Price’s new talent show.
Billy Harding, 26, has been chosen as one of the short listed candidates by glamour model and business woman Katie Price, 33.
In her show called Signed by Katie. scoured the country to find the perfect candidate to sign to her new management label Black Sheep Management.
Billy is facing a series of challenges in a bid to win the coveted prize.
Katie and her team plan to kick start the career of the winner opening the door to a life full of magazine covers, money-making endorsements, parties and a jet set lifestyle.
Billy is from Carshalton and grew up in Mitcham.
“My sister told me about the show, I wasn’t sure at first but she told me to go for it.
“During my audition I just started dancing and doing a bit of body popping, I wasn’t really trying but Katie liked me.
“Katie is very professional and good to work with.”
“It’s been a brilliant experience and it has been good for my confidence.
“I pretty much got on with everyone.”
“Going from working as a scaffolder to living in a mansion has been one of the biggest contrasts in my life.”
“All my mates are really behind me. No-one’s taken the mick.”
Billy who began playing for Wycombe Wanderers aged 16 has swapped scaffolding for a mansion with fellow contestants.
Katie Price said: “Billy has it all- charm, looks and at an impressive 6’3” is the perfect package.”
Via: www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
Billy Harding, 26, has been chosen as one of the short listed candidates by glamour model and business woman Katie Price, 33.
In her show called Signed by Katie. scoured the country to find the perfect candidate to sign to her new management label Black Sheep Management.
Billy is facing a series of challenges in a bid to win the coveted prize.
Katie and her team plan to kick start the career of the winner opening the door to a life full of magazine covers, money-making endorsements, parties and a jet set lifestyle.
Billy is from Carshalton and grew up in Mitcham.
“My sister told me about the show, I wasn’t sure at first but she told me to go for it.
“During my audition I just started dancing and doing a bit of body popping, I wasn’t really trying but Katie liked me.
“Katie is very professional and good to work with.”
“It’s been a brilliant experience and it has been good for my confidence.
“I pretty much got on with everyone.”
“Going from working as a scaffolder to living in a mansion has been one of the biggest contrasts in my life.”
“All my mates are really behind me. No-one’s taken the mick.”
Billy who began playing for Wycombe Wanderers aged 16 has swapped scaffolding for a mansion with fellow contestants.
Katie Price said: “Billy has it all- charm, looks and at an impressive 6’3” is the perfect package.”
Via: www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk