NASC 2023 Safety Report Reveals Lowest Accident Rates in Nearly 50 Years
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its 2023 Safety Report, revealing the lowest Accident Incident Rate (AIR) and Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) since the organisation began tracking data in 1975. According to the scaffolding trade body, its latest report underscores the effectiveness of regulated NASC membership in ensuring safe scaffolding and access operations. In 2022, NASC's 240+ contracting...
NASC Set to Unveil the Truth About its Membership
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is set to unveil the truth about its membership and debunk popular myths in an upcoming webinar. On Tuesday, June 13 at 10:00 am via Zoom, the "Join the NASC" event aims to debunk myths and misconceptions about the organisation and its membership, such as being an "old boys club," a “cartel”, or...
NASC Takes Top Honors at SHE Awards for Excellence in Health & Safety
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has been awarded the prestigious title of 'Best Health & Safety in Construction' at the Safety & Health Excellence (SHE) Awards held at The Vox, NEC in Birmingham. The black-tie event, attended by 550 guests, was hosted by television presenter Tess Daly and organised in conjunction with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF)...
NASC Inspires Youth at Glasgow Leavers Show
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is celebrating the success of its recent exhibition at the National School and College Leavers Show in Glasgow, held on March 27th and 28th. The NASC aims to proactively encourage young people to pursue careers in the Scaffolding and Access industry through apprenticeships and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) training program....
NASC Appoints New Marketing and Events Manager
An experienced marketing professional is set to bring digital expertise to the NASC. The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) announced today the appointment of 32-year-old Sophie Price as their new Marketing and Events Manager. Price, a native of Wales, brings a wealth of experience in marketing and user-experience optimisation, SEO, and digital marketing for membership organisations. She previously held a...
NASC’s Spring Regional Meetings Go Green
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has taken a big step towards becoming a greener organisation by virtually running its Spring Regional Meetings. The five meetings, held over Zoom webinars, allowed 300 people to avoid journeys that would have increased carbon emissions, including the NASC staff travelling to locations across the UK. The move aligns with one of the...
NASC Launches Long-Awaited SG4:22
The NASC has launched SG4:22: Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations. This long-awaited, core NASC safety guidance document provides industry best practice for fall prevention when erecting tube & fitting and now also includes system scaffolding. SG4:22 features 60 pages of detailed scaffolding sector analysis and safety guidance, with 95 key figures and illustrations, to bring it to life. Initially the document...
New Temporary Edge Protection Guidance Published
Scaffolding trade body the NASC has published comprehensive advice on how to provide safe and compliant temporary edge protection for flat and sloping roofs with an angle of up to 10°. The eagerly awaited TG1:22 Temporary Edge Protection includes details of the requirements for Class A type edge protection, constructed with tube and fittings, in compliance with BS EN 13374:2013+A1:2018,...
NASC appoints new Health & Safety Manager
Scaffolding trade body the NASC has bolstered its in-house scaffolding expertise through the appointment of Steve Kearney as its H&S Manager. According to the national trade body, Kearney will be working closely with its Health and Safety Committee to further improve scaffolding safety standards across the sector. He will also be on hand to answer any H&S questions its members...
NASC & CISRS standards highlighted at global scaffolding convention
UK scaffolding and access trade body the NASC & CISRS have recently attended the Scaffolding Access Industry Association (SAIA) Convention & Exposition in Boston, USA. The NASC's involvement in the development of a European minimum standard for scaffold inspection was lauded at the global scaffolding event that was held from August 21 - 25 at the Omni Boston Hotel. During the...
