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SG4:10 Preventing Falls In Scaffolding Is Published

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On the 26th November in the Landmark Hotel, SG4:10 was launched at the NASC AGM. Simon Hughes author and member of the working party stated “it was another milestone in scaffolding health and safety and further progression in protection from falls from height”. All NASC members should be receiving their books this week and for non-members, the NASC will be selling it at £25 per copy  Tel: 020 7822 7400 to order your copy the SG4:You booklet is to follow.

So What Can We Expect To See In The Book ?

The main emphasis of SG4:10 is all about Scaffolders safety zone and collective fall protection which includes:-

  • Scaffolders Safety Zone (a fully boarded lift with single guardrail )
  • Proprietary Advanced Guardrail Systems (Layher AGS or similar)
  • Proprietary Advanced Guardrail Tools (Step Ups and Fast Guard)
  • Improvised Advanced Guardrail Methods (Frame, horizontal methods )

So what was wrong with SG4:05 ?

The HSE had concerns about the tunneling method and traversing at an exposed edge while the scaffolders guardrail is installed. The NASC also has an agreement with the HSE that they will continue there support of SG4 if they are involved in the review process and the guidance is reviewed and updated every 5 years for advances in technology and good practice within the industry.

NASC Member Criteria

For information, any company applying to join the NASC must go through a rigorous audit and provide evidence of training. Part of this is  a requirement for 90% of the workforce to be CISRS card holders and 90% must be directly employed. The requirement for 50% of the 90% to hold a Scaffolder’s card or an Advanced Scaffolder’s Card remains unchanged..

Useful Links:

NASCHSE, Simian Risk

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