Scaffolding Regulations

One of the key regulations in the UK is the Work at Height Regulations 2005. This legislation requires employers to take reasonable measures to prevent falls from height, including ensuring that scaffolding is properly erected and maintained by professionals – e.g scaffolding companies, or trained scaffolding erectors who might be working within a construction company. This means that scaffolding must be designed and constructed to ensure stability, and must be inspected regularly to ensure that it remains safe to use; all our domestic scaffolding services are bespoke, and we also maintain structures for our Haslemere clients. Two ticks.

Another important regulation is the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) “Approved Code of Practice and Guidance”, which provides guidance on the safe use of scaffolding hire. This document sets out the requirements for scaffolding design, construction, and maintenance, and covers a wide range of topics, including access, stability, and load-bearing capacity. It is vital in informing the way scaffolding companies approach a project in or around the Haslemere area, whether it’s domestic scaffolding services or commercial that they provide.

In addition to these regulations, scaffolding erectors in the UK are required to be trained and certified in accordance with industry standards. The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is the leading trade body for the scaffolding industry in the UK, and it sets standards for scaffolding training and certification. To become a certified scaffolding erector, and thus be eligible for employment at regulated scaffolding companies like J&N, an individual must complete a recognized training program and pass a series of assessments. This means Haslemere residents requiring domestic scaffolding services needn’t worry about untrained, high risk contractors working on their property.