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Using scaffolding on a building site enhances safety for construction workers, but when it’s raining, how can builders make sure that their safety isn’t compromised, especially during the rainy months?

All snow, ice, mud and any other debris such as wet leaves should be removed thoroughly before using the scaffold. Similarly, you should also avoid using scaffolding during any adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, sleet, ice, snow and strong winds.

While it is possible to work safely and use scaffolding in the rain, the cold and rain can affect productivity as well as the health of the scaffolder. Therefore, it’s important for all scaffold workers to take regular breaks.

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Winter is here. This means cold weather and darkness falling earlier in the day. For construction workers, the elements this time of year can be harsh. Indeed, spending your day on commercial scaffolding means that you have increased exposure to harsh weather conditions including strong winds and cold temperatures.

It’s important to protect yourself against these, especially to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Here at Safeway Scaffolding Limited, we have some top tips for staying warm on the construction site over the winter.

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Don’t let bamboo scaffolding bamboozle you, our latest blog has everything you need to know about this fascinating type of scaffolding. We’ve previously discussed the question, ‘what is bamboo scaffolding?’, but today we’re going to answer a multitude of questions relating to this plant-based scaffolding material.

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Do I have to use a tag system on a scaffold system?

Not necessarily as it’s not a legal requirement, but it is advisable, yes. Although tagging is not a requirement, according to HSE the law does require that regular inspection of the scaffold be completed by a competent person.

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When walking along a street in a town or city or commuting to and from work, you will see countless scaffolding structures. You may see them every day and not even think twice or really notice them. But, what are they all for? Why do we need them?

The construction industry requires scaffolding structures for accessibility and safety reasons, but there are a handful of other jobs that also need scaffolding. In our latest blog, we are going to discuss what jobs and activities require scaffolding.

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