Dodgy scaffold design led to two deaths at paper mill
An investigation by Canada's workplace health and safety board has found that scaffold design failures led to a major scaffold collapse which killed two...
Scaffolding company pleads guilty for death of teen apprentice
A scaffolding company involved in a major scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia which killed a teenage apprentice has pleaded guilty to offences.
Synergy Scaffolding Services...
Scaffolder suffers horrific injures after massive electric shock
A scaffolder who suffered a severe electric shock on-site in West Auckland, New Zealand has come off life support despite suffering horrific injuries.
Jahden Nelson,...
Scaffolding Accidents in Italy Still Huge Worry for Government
A spate of scaffolding accidents in Italy shows no signs of abating following the death of a 53-year-old worker near Lecce.
Oronzo Pisano, a self-employed...
Alimak pulls out of Russia
The Alimak Group is stopping all its business operations and pulling out of Russia.
Sweden based Alimak, a leading provider of vertical access solutions said,...
One dead in Hong Kong scaffolding collapse
A large scaffold on a tower block in Hong Kong has collapsed onto a busy street killing a female worker and trapping others.
The bamboo...
BrandSafway takes over German scaffolding firm
BrandSafway has announced the acquisition of German scaffolding business Gerüstbau Muehlhan.
Owners of Lyndon SGB and many others, BrandSafway has acquired the business in a...
Eurodile expands after acquiring Pilosio Group
Italian scaffolding rental and services specialist Euroedile has acquired formwork and scaffolding manufacturer Pilosio Group.
The deal worth €8 million will bring together Eurodile’s 53...
Company hit with massive fine after scaffolding death tragedy
A construction company has been fined $900,000 after a scaffolding collapse in Sydney, Australia killing 18-year-old Christopher Cassaniti.
The apprentice was killed when the 120ft...
Australia calls for improved scaffolding safety standards
An NSW government Minister has called on the industry to improve safety standards in the country or risk heavy fines after a number of...
