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Scaffolding Health & Safety

February 18, 2009

citb_logocitb_logo Scaffolding is a necessary part of nearly every construction site it provides access egress and a safe working platform. Since varies trades all use scaffold it is imperative that the scaffold is correctly erected maintained and signed off.

LAKELAND SCAFFOLDING ADHERE TO ALL CURRENT CODES OF PRACTICE. 

BS EN 12811-1  &  TG20;05 – Guide to Good Practice for Scaffolding with Tubes & Fittings.

BS EN 39: 2001 – Loose Steel Tubes for Tube & Coupler Scaffolds.

BS 2482: 1981 – Specification for Timber Scaffold Boards.

BS 1129: 1990  Specification for the use of portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings.

Offshore Installations Regulations: LOLER: SI 1998 No. 2307

SG4:5 – Preventing Falls in Scaffolding and Falsework.

TG20:08 – The NASC Guide to the use of Temporary work Equipement.

 

Health and Safety Policy

The prevention of risk, accidents and ill health and the promotion of a safe working environment are an integral part to operational management of Lakeland Scaffolding, supported by a competent health and safety advisory service.

Our objectives are to:

1.Develop organisational and operational structures to manage health and safety.

2.Promote a health and safety culture ensuring effective representation and participation by all employees of Lakeland Scaffolding.

3.Develop efficient systems to ensure the progressive improvement of health and safety for all workers in Lakeland Scaffolding.

4.Effectively work with regulatory authorities, standard setting bodies, professional institutions and trade associations.

General Environmental Policy Statement

Lakeland Scaffolding in Cumbria are comitted to safeguarding the environment, natural resources and the health of employees. Our commitment includes incorporation of  Environmental practices throughout our business.

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