Scaffolding is lauded as one of the most effective ways to do extensive construction projects at a height of safety. This safety is thanks to the many components that come together to ensure the scaffolding is properly secured and supported. One of the most important components is scaffold ties. These ties serve as an anchor to keep the building and structure together. Without them, there are serious risks involved – including fatal accidents and structural collapse.  That being said, there are different types of scaffold ties for different situations. This blog will go over the different ..read more

Working at height regulations To work at a height means to work at a level where there is a risk of falling a distance that could cause personal injury. This counts as elevated areas such as a roof, a scaffold or a type of raised platform. It can also refer to areas on the ground near a large drop, such as working near a deep pit.  To maintain the safety, the UK Government established working at height regulations which look out for the well-being of contracted people. Any company you work for has to adhere to the UK’s working at height legislation and take on the responsibilities of inst ..read more

Most home improvement projects that require elevation can be done with the use of a ladder. However, for more work-intensive DIY work, it’s not uncommon for labourers to opt for scaffolds instead. In this blog, we will highlight what projects are best used with a scaffold, as well as why.  Scaffold Tower’s benefits Scaffolds are typically constructed adjacent to a building. They are usually added for a particular purpose and then dismantled once the job is complete. But in truth, tower scaffolding is just as portable as ladders, and is not much more difficult to use and store.  Befor ..read more

People unfamiliar with intensive DIY home improvement projects may think purely of scaffolding when they hear “scaffold board”. In actuality, though, scaffold boards can be used for many things aside from just allowing you a safe access platform. Furniture, fences, decking – a bit of creativity opens the path to many impressive inventions.  However, wood is actually highly vulnerable to the element. In the wild, wood is protected by its thick bark, but scaffold boards erected outside will have been stripped of this, and are forced to face the elements without their natural protection. Not ..read more

Scaffolding has been helping builders for tens of thousands of years and continues to support the development of construction possibilities and the safety of workers. The materials and components have been refined and advanced by pipe civil engineers over the centuries to give the industry diverse types of scaffolding. Their uses have expanded with their specification advancement, resulting in exciting architectural outcomes. So when did it all start? Palaeolithic types of scaffolding An indication of the use of scaffolding has been noted in archaeological dig sites of the Palaeolithic period ..read more

There are a wide range of scaffold towers on the market from simple DIY towers to the more complex structures used for trade. For the home DIY enthusiast, a mobile scaffold tower can be easy to use and does not require any specialist knowledge.  However, if used for professional purposes and the tower is larger in scale, the Work at Height Regulations states that any person who is working at height must be competent using the relevant equipment and they need to be able to prove their competency. At BPS we have scaffold towers that suit the needs of both homeowners looking for ladder alter ..read more

Scaffolding is a key piece of equipment in the construction industry, but it is important that any worker erecting or dismantling it is fully aware and competent in doing so. Incorrect use of scaffolding can lead to injuries of your workers or any pedestrians around you. In a recent article in the scaffolding magazine Scaffmag they talk about a scaffolding firm in London who were fined £160,000 because their scaffold collapsed. The collapse occurred while the scaffold was being dismantled after work was complete and the firm was fined for safety failings. You can read all the details of the st ..read more

There is no easy answer to this question in all honesty, deciding whether to buy or hire scaffolding can depend on a range of factors. Before rushing into anything though you should consider the requirements of your business and that will help you decide which will work better for you. However, if you are going to hire your scaffolding make sure you are hiring from a reputable company or you could end up paying a lot of money for substandard equipment. It is advisable to do your research beforehand so you have an idea of the price your scaffolding should be to hire and therefore won’t end up g ..read more

Scaffolding on any construction site can be hazardous but especially those that are in residential areas. Children could be drawn to the look of it perceiving it as a climbing frame and try to climb it and cause themselves an injury. Therefore, it is essential that workers prevent unauthorised access to the scaffolding at all times, not just when the site is empty as an incident could happen when they are there but out of sight. This guide won’t be able to prevent everyone from getting onto a construction such as thieves, vandals or opportunistic wanderers who are determined to break through ..read more

It’s sad to say that falls from ladders and raised work surfaces are one of the most common causes of worker deaths in the country, this needs to change. If you work in the construction industry or any sector that involves working outdoors using scaffolding, then there are important things you need to know about. You may think you know how to erect scaffolding and safely use it and that is probably true, but it can be life threatening if you get it wrong. As was tragically the case in a news story recently issued in scaffmag. You can read the full story through the link below. https://scaffmag ..read more