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Working on construction sites in winter is a refreshing relief from the heat of summer, but it’s important to keep in mind that you need to take more precaution to remain safe and healthy. Rain, snow, and ice are extremely hazardous so making use of appropriate scaffolding safety measures is paramount. Snow covered most of the southern states at some point this winter and you may have experienced some accidents or injuries. Looking forward, now is an ideal time to review your safety performance, safety measures, and look at ways you can improve these indicators. With this being said, here are our top scaffolding safety tips for winter. Regularly monitor the weather You should be monitoring the weather every day to keep an eye out for any storms that may be drawing near. The last thing you need is for yourworkers to get stranded on-site. If possible, workers should have lots of time to secure the construction site and get home before any severe weather hits. You can simp...

Working from heights presents many risks to workers, and it’s estimated that roughly two-thirds of construction workers use  scaffolding at some point during a project. Unfortunately, the construction industry is still ranked as one of the most dangerous industries in Australia, so safety must always be the leading priority on construction sites. For contractors, extending the life of their scaffolding equipment through regular maintenance not only provides a safer workplace, but it also maximises their return on investment. There are many aspects to scaffolding safety which must be considered to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. For workers, appropriate knowledge and education in how to correctly use scaffolding is very important, however the functionality and reliability of the equipment itself is just as important. Contractors must ensure that their scaffolding equipment remains functional and safe for the entirety of a project, so regular maintenance must ...

It’s no secret that the construction industry is prone to injuries. Recent data published by Safe Work Australia has disclosed that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors in Australia, having the third highest frequency of serious injuries and fatalities. With scaffolding being such a vital component of the construction industry, stringent scaffolding safety measures must be integrated into construction sites to decrease the threat of injuries to employees as well as the public. There are many scaffolding safety measures that must be adhered to on construction sites to reduce the risk of injuries. Each day, new threats and hazards need to be identified to make sure that workers can carry out their tasks in a safe working environment. One of the most common reasons for injury on scaffolding equipment is associated with human error, suggesting that the training of workers on scaffolding is crucial step in reducing the number of accidents. To give you ...

Instead of hiring a contractor to paint their house or do some renovations, many Australians are opting to perform these home improvement projects by themselves. Not only do they save a considerable amount of money, but they also get to funnel their creative impulses and be rewarded (ideally!) with the finished product. One of the most important pieces of equipment that is frequently used in home improvement projects is scaffolding . Scaffolding is widely used throughout the construction industry for a variety of reasons, but its key use is to support people and equipment when working from heights. Safety is always a concern when operating at heights, so there are stringent regulations that must be adhered to when working with scaffolding. If you're preparing a DIY job and will require the use of scaffolding, here are some crucial safety facts and issues to remember. Scaffolding can only be used up to 4m in height without a license The most important point to...

One of my many flaws is a fear of heights (pardon the pun). I've attempted to overcome this fear by facing it in a somewhat silly way - by going skydiving. Although the adrenaline racing through my body surely helped in repressing my fears, unfortunately, I still have a fear of heights and gazing out of a plane at 10,000 feet above ground level was most likely the worst experience of my life. Fortunately, there are tonnes of individuals that aren't scared of heights. Construction workers, window washers, and painters are all indispensable jobs in our society that must be conducted at heights. Not surprisingly, what all these jobs have in common is that they utilise various types of scaffolding to perform their jobs. Scaffolding has been around for thousands of years, and the evolution of safety procedures and protocols have been mostly inactive up until the 1970's when numerous laws were introduced to try to improve the safety of workers when using scaffolding. ...

Scaffolding is an essential part of any construction work so sufficient research and planning needs to be done to ensure quality products and workmanship are employed to minimise the possibility of injury for all stakeholders. Whether or not you're doing a DIY project in your house or constructing a high-rise, safety is vital so finding high quality scaffolding services is naturally paramount to success. When trying to find scaffolding services for your project, it's not as simple as choosing the first business online or in a telephone book. You'll be astounded to find just how many different types of scaffolding services are available. There are a range of factors to be considered that make a big impact on the quality of the job, the time-frame and the budget. There are a lot of scaffolding companies that cater for all kinds of construction work, but there are some critical variables that should be taken into consideration. Because of the complexity of the business,...

There are general misconceptions in the differences of formwork   and falsework utilised in scaffolding, mainly among people that are new to the building and construction industry. This guide attempts to provide all the fundamental information needed to grasp the concepts behind formwork and falsework: what they are, how to alleviate risks, and inspection procedures What is formwork and falsework? Formwork Formwork may be described as the surface of the form and framing used to contain and shape wet concrete until it is self-contained. Formwork includes the forms on or within which the concrete is poured and the frames and bracing which provides stability. While generally linked to the formwork assembly, the joists, bracing, foundations, bearers, and footings are technically regarded as falsework. Formwork construction frequently involves more high risk activities such as operating powered mobile plants including cranes, excavating foun...