Why TagSafe is important
Scaffold inspection for listed buildings, at its core, entails a thorough examination of the scaffolding structure to ensure that it is secure, stable, and meets all safety requirements.
43%
of all construction site accidents in 2021 were scaffolders. Up 2% on 2020
Scaffolds must be tested and inspected on a regular basis to identify potential problems and avoid accidents that can result in serious injuries or even death.
INJURIES TO THIRD PARTIES
Statistics from: nasc.org.uk
In 2021, there were four incidents reported for injuries to third parties. These related to falls from height by materials (2), falls from height by persons (1) and slips and trips on the same level (1).
Listed building scaffolding
Scaffold safety
is our utmost priority
This inspection should be performed by a qualified and experienced professional who understands the unique challenges that working on listed buildings presents.
When inspecting scaffolding on a listed building, some important factors to consider include:
- Stability: The scaffolding must be securely anchored to the building to ensure that it does not shift or sway during use. This is particularly important for older buildings, which may be more Stability: The scaffolding must be securely anchored to the building to avoid shifting or swaying during use. This is especially important for older buildings, which may be more vulnerable to external factors like wind or rain.
- Load-bearing capacity: The scaffolding must be able to safely support the weight of workers and any equipment or materials that will be used during the repair or maintenance work. Scaffolding must provide safe and easy access to all areas of the building that require work. This can be especially difficult on older buildings with intricate architecture and unusual features.
Scaffolding must be designed and installed in such a way that it does not cause any damage to the listed building. This may entail using special protective measures, such as padding or sheeting, to avoid scratches, dents, and other types of damage.
What TagSafe reporting does
- The name and address of the person for whom the inspection was carried out
- The site location of the scaffold inspected
- The date and time of the inspection
- A description of the scaffold type inspected
- Details of any hazard identified that could cause harm to the user
- Recommendations to bring the scaffold in line with current regulations
- Details of any further action required
- The name and position of the person making the report
