If you’ve ever worked on or around scaffolding, you’ve probably wondered if you can just put a ladder on top of it to reach higher spots. It seems like a quick and easy fix, right? Well, before you grab that ladder and start climbing, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Sure,…
What is Void Protection? Void protection is an essential component of scaffold hire that ensures safety and security during renovations or restoration projects. It involves the use of various platforms and measures to protect open spaces, gaps, or voids, minimizing the risk of accidents and falls. Definition and Purpose of Void Protection Void protection refers…
Introduction to Scaffolding Regulations in Australia Scaffolding plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency in construction projects throughout Australia. Understanding and adhering to scaffolding regulations is essential for builders, homeowners, and anyone involved in construction or renovation projects. This article introduces the importance of scaffolding safety and an overview of the scaffolding regulations…
Safe Work Australia classifies working with scaffolding as a dangerous job. Even the most experienced worker in the construction industry with the right training and skills is at risk. Despite this, there are ways of preventing accidents related to scaffolding use at work or home. These safety tips will help you manage the risks and…
Working with scaffolding can be very dangerous and comes with a high risk of injuries and fall accidents in the workplace. Falls may result in head injuries, fractures, or worse. For the safety of people on-site, it’s therefore necessary that industries are ready to implement an emergency plan and safety measures should an unfortunate event occur during…
Working at significant height will always include a certain risk. It’s therefore paramount that when erecting any type of scaffold structure, whether it be basic scaffolding or a heavy duty structure, you do so safely and correctly. Many people are unaware of the risks that can arise from scaffolding which has been set up incorrectly….
Working at height always comes with a high risk of fall accidents. The most effective way to protect workers from falling is of course to eliminate the need to work at height, however for many various (and some obvious) reasons this solution might not be feasible. Instead, the risk of a fall must be minimised…
Scaffolding can be a very dangerous undertaking and must be supervised and performed by a person holding the appropriate risk work licence. For safety reasons, anyone hiring, leasing, handling, managing or transporting scaffolding in the workplace needs to be aware and manage the risk to do with their undertaking. Use the following guide to ensure…
Fall accidents are a work hazard that scaffolders always have to contend with. Falling from a great height can result in a permanent injury, disability, or even death. There’s a need to carefully examine and address the hazards to minimise, if not eliminate, the risk of scaffolding-related accidents. One of the best ways to curtail…
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