Baton has opened applications for its Early Adopter Programme, giving scaffolding contractors early access to a software platform designed specifically for construction subcontractors.
The company...
Why terminology matters
Clear, consistent language is essential on a scaffold. Miscommunication about components, loading or structural requirements can have serious consequences.
This guide covers the...
Why PPE matters on scaffolding
PPE does not prevent accidents. It reduces the consequences when other controls have failed.
On a scaffold, the primary controls are...
Why scaffold board safety matters
Scaffold boards form the working platform. If they move, lift or fail, the consequences are immediate.
Most issues are not complex...
The Scaffold & Shoring Institute (SSFI) is a division of the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) dedicated specifically to the development and maintenance...
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) is the leading trade association for the scaffolding and access industry in North America. Founded in 1972...
The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) is the industry-recognised training and card scheme for scaffolding operatives and supervisors in the United Kingdom.
Established in...
The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is the UK's principal trade association for the scaffolding and access industry. Founded in 1945, NASC represents...
In the heart of Manchester’s financial district, a major high-rise development is setting new benchmarks for construction scaffolding in the UK. For this complex...