Autumn Edition | 2019

AUTUMN EDITION | 2019

NATIONAL ACCESS AND SCAFFOLDING CONFEDERATION

SCAFFOLDING MATTERS CONTENTS

Reports from the Regions...... 4

Technical...... 6

6 President’s Health and Safety...... 8

Current Affairs...... 10 Welcome

Welcome to the inaugural edition of committees. All content has been Scaffolding Matters magazine. designed to be easily digestible and focused on educating, informing and This latest NASC title is intended empowering members. to provide members with a greater understanding of the work the We hope the information displayed on NATIONAL ACCESS AND confederation and its committees are the following pages will be useful to SCAFFOLDING CONFEDERATION undertaking on their behalf. you and encourage you to share this Hire, Sales title with your colleagues. One of the five core member-focused & Manufacturing...... 12 objectives of the NASC is “to provide Any feedback on this magazine essential services to assist members gratefully received. Contracts...... 14 in the successful running of their businesses”.

Marketing...... 16 Through this biannual magazine – published in January and September of every year – we hope to provide evidence in black and white on how SETTING THE STANDARD FOR SCAFFOLDING we’re achieving this goal. Des Moore NASC President NASC full contracting members operating across are highly skilled, professional and reliable. For Each edition will contain news from the five NASC regions and updates the UK are audited and accredited every year more information and to find an NASC scaffolding 16 – so you can rest assured that their operatives contractor visit www.nasc.org.uk from each of the eight standing

Audit & Membership...... 18

www.nasc.org.uk ASITO...... 20 Any Other Business...... 22

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2 3 SOUTH WEST & S. WALES David Anderson REPORTS FROM Allen & Foxworthy Ltd I’d like to focus on three major projects in the South West & South Wales region THE REGIONS – one in the planning stage, another which has just begun and the last one which has hit its biggest milestone to date – and all of which require considerable scaffolding and access SCOTLAND & N. IRELAND MIDLANDS NORTHERN & N. WALES provision. Kevin Fitzpatrick Phil Heffernan Wayne Connolly The first project is Dragon Energy Brand Energy Infrastructure Scaffold Erection Services Ltd Connolly Scaffolding Ltd Island, a renewable energy development Services UK Ltd T/A SGB earmarked for Swansea Bay. The The West Midlands has the highest Brexit and government instability of detailed studies, designs and joint Led by the Construction Wales tidal lagoon island would have giant The performance of the construction forecasted growth rate in construction is having an effect on our industry working between world leading marine, Innovation Centre (CWIC) in partnership underwater turbines as well as floating industry in Scotland has deteriorated output across the 2019 to 2023 without a doubt, not being able to coastal and railway engineering experts. with Construction Industry Training modular homes, an underwater data during quarter one of this year and forecast, with annual average growth concentrate on the future with a Lastly on the project news front, Hinkley Board Wales (CITB), The new facility centre, a solar farm and the production future outlook shows a mixed picture. of 2.3% compared to the UK average clear objective is a real issue. The Point C’s base for the first reactor, means that students based in Wales of pure hydrogen and pure oxygen on of 1.3 per cent. This growth is not construction industry and new known as J-zero, has been completed. wishing to gain extensive scaffolding site for storage or sale. particularly matched in the East projects are despite this buoyant, This means that the construction of the training will no longer have to travel to Midlands as the West is supported with the housing market leading the Construction could start in 2021, with nuclear buildings above ground can now England or beyond to acquire a full set by ramping up of works on the way, with pockets of exceptions in the Dragon Energy Island potentially begin in earnest. of skills. HS2 scheme, preparations for the Manchester as an example, where the operational by the end of 2026. The final 9,000m³ of concrete was the Secondly, Wales is set to receive £3.6m Commonwealth Games and a range of city is littered with tower cranes In terms of a project now underway, largest concrete pour in the UK, beating construction investment to attract, train works to the M6 motorway. It has to be Network Rail has started work on a a record set by the Shard in London. and retain new talent. said though that early 2019 has seen In a market that seems to be holding new bigger sea wall at Dawlish, Devon, Reinforced with 5,000 tonnes of Welsh steel, some difficulty in trading conditions in its own (for now), materials in short CITB Wales’ partnerships director which will provide greater protection the base has been under construction by scaffolding and access and it is hard supply and a low unemployment rate Mark Bodger said: “This investment to the railway and the town from rising the UK-French joint venture of Bouygues- The housing business remains strong, to assess the Brexit impact. We hope you would think end user prices would is great news for Welsh construction. especially in the social sector, helped rise, however this doesn’t seem to be sea levels and extreme weather for Laing O’Rourke for six months. Employers have told us that a lack that this uncertainty will eventually generations to come. by public investment. The Scottish ease if the final date of 31st October is happening in our area. Maybe it’s the In terms of training, there are two of on-site experience is a barrier to Government has committed to build achieved. instability, maybe the Brexit excuse, The news comes less than a month updates. Work has commenced on recruitment; CITB’s Onsite Experience 50,000 affordable homes by March maybe just maybe it’s our own fault for after Network Rail awarded the contract South Wales’ only comprehensive Commission will address that concern 2021 and during the school holidays It is expected that Birmingham’s Clean putting ourselves in this situation, and for the first phase of construction scaffolding training facility. The new and help ensure the next generation of checks are being carried to determine Air Zone will come into operation on 1 by not capitalising on it. As a simple to BAM Nuttall. The upgrade, which centre will be located at a purpose construction workers in Wales will have how much ACM cladding requires January 2020. It will operate 24 hours “supply and demand” model would started on 1 June, will take nine developed facility on Fabian Way in the training needed to become site and replacement in the local authority a day, 365 days a year. The charges demonstrate, demand on materials + months to complete and follows years Swansea Bay. work-ready.” school estate. will be applied daily. Cars will be £8 demand on labour = increased price. and HGV £50. A non-compliant vehicle The private sector has seen a driving in the CAZ will pay once for the The Government’s northern agenda LONDON & SOUTH EAST downturn with the economic is ‘fizzling out’ exactly five years after day, and then may drive in the CAZ Lee Rowswell uncertainty, although contrarily, George Osborne announced it in area without limit on that day. GKR Scaffolding Ltd house prices in the Aberdeen area Manchester, Andy Burnham, Mayor not take on projects carrying too much Additionally, labour costs increase are rising again leading to increased Clean Air Zone charges are based on for Greater Manchester, has warned. London and the South East are feeling risk. This is a strategy we all need to as the availability of skilled labour activity. The repair and maintenance the vehicle and not the person driving June 23 marked the anniversary the effects of an industry slowdown. adopt to avoid chasing lower margin, decreases in the region. The market sector remains strong and is a good or any passengers or goods being of the then-Chancellor’s ‘northern The region is expecting only nominal high risk works and driving the sector downturn may help to rebalance provider of work for mechanical work carried. Charges depend on the type powerhouse’ speech at Manchester growth at roughly one per cent, driven downwards. this to a certain extent, but the platforms. of vehicle and what sort of engine it Science and Industry Museum, but the by infrastructure projects such as fundamental issue is that we are not has. mayor said many of its promises have those relating to HS2 station upgrades Our businesses, however, face The continuing expansion of university attracting and retaining enough good been broken. He said the region must and airport expansions. many other challenges despite the facilities and student accommodation To avoid paying to drive in the Clean skilled operatives in our industry. now be ‘at the very front of the queue’ economy. London is now subject to offsets a contraction in workload Air Zone your vehicle will need to meet Many of us are working with a number of government priorities for the next Commercial builds have been hit the Low Emission Charges of £100 per from the commercial, industrial and certain criteria, depending on the fuel of industry bodies to proactively 25 years. Will the next government act hardest due to investor and developer day for lorries entering the capital if infrastructure sectors. type. Updates are available at improve this. on the promises given to the North uncertainly while residential still not Euro 6 compliant. Communication www.birmingham.gov.uk and provide more funding? shows potential growth of around two The main reasons again for the about this has been poor with many Despite this, the region will per cent. slow down seems to be economic businesses having to shoulder the always have significant volumes of uncertainty hampering investment. The principal contractors are telling cost of retro fit exhaust solutions or construction projects on the horizon. us that they are shoring up their face the Low Emission Zone charges, We expect investment in our capital businesses - improving cost control driving up the costs of running our and surrounding counties to pick up measures and selectively bidding to fleets. when the economy stabilises post- Brexit.

4 5 TECHNICAL CHAIRMAN’S NOTE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE LATEST

The Technical Committee, in line chutes, supplementary couplers, edge with the aims of the officers, protection, scaffold boards, non- NEW EGUIDE IN PROGRESS TECHNICAL COMMITTEE has grown in number recently standard products, design and the MEMBERS and currently has 22 members, lacing and bracing of beams. A new version of the TG20 increasing the experience and scaffolding design software is knowledge, providing great input Finally, the committee continues to currently being developed. A Chair: James Attridge (JFE Attridge into the committee’s various cultivate links outside of the NASC, small working group is working Scaffolding Services Co Ltd) activities and undertakings. I’d with members serving on five British alongside software experts Ben Beaumont (48.3 Scaffold like to thank my fellow committee standards committees and working on CADS, who produced the eGuide Design Ltd) members for their expertise and some CEN European norms. We are for the NASC, to update and enthusiasm. also in close contact with European improve the programme. Steve Prower (Actavo (UK) Ltd) scaffolding organisations, work in the Jason Black (Brand Energy & In terms of recent projects, we have UK with the Temporary Works Forum With the consensus being that Infrastructure Services UK Ltd been very busy since the turn of the and are involved with Build UK and TG20:13 is still fit for purpose, T/A SGB) year, striving to complete revisions the Access Industry Forum. We enjoy work has focused on how to modify POST-BREXIT SECURITY FOR and consider new guidance review and great support from the HSE who sit the software rather than make Colin Murphy (Cape Industrial additions. on our committee with enthusiasm, wholesale changes. Services Ltd) support and guidance. The planned updates include SCAFFOLDING STANDARDS Martin Nicholas (Chris Sedgeman A small working group has been better and more uniform Scaffolding Ltd) formed to assist with the development I’d like to invite NASC members and and roll out of the TG20:20 eGuide. scaffolders in general to get in touch functionality, making it easier to Whatever the wider implications This will continue after Brexit as BSI Aaron Moss (Complete Access The software has become established if they have any suggestions regarding use, while also slightly increasing of Brexit, scaffolding standards is committed to Standards Across Scaffolding Ltd) within the whole industry and although any new work that they feel this the scope of the software. look set to remain the same across Europe, ensuring trading can be easily knowledge exists through the good committee should undertake. We offer Europe for the foreseeable future. managed. Tony Jenkins (EA Scaffolding It is hoped the new eGuide will be training of scaffolders, it clarifies Technical support to the whole of the & Systems Ltd) released in 2020. The NASC continues to enjoy close James Attridge, Technical Committee and reminds all, of requirements, industry in endeavouring to make our and positive relationships with the Chairman, said: “It is good to know Wayne Lovelock (Formula particularly in respect of ties and environment the best it can be. Many British Standards Institution (BSI), that whatever Brexit brings our Scaffolding Ltd) bracing. It does and will continue to, organisations enquire of us to raise a member of CEN, the European standards will not be changed Charles Stratford (HAKI Ltd) give clients the correct support for their standards in procurement and Committee for Standardisation, and is probably for the next five years and we their management of scaffolding. We manage their scaffolding needs. a founding member of UEG, made up will still acknowledge CEN as the core Ricky Mair (Highland Temporary will also be adding new guidance on of scaffolding trade associations from for standardisation. “ Works) part boarded scaffolds. across Europe. Sarah Holmes (HSE) This is critical to the long-term The current renewal of a number of James Attridge, JFE Attridge Scaffolding Through these connections, the NASC wellbeing of trade throughout Nick Geddes (Layher Ltd) existing Technical Guidance notes has Services Co Ltd has been able to play an active role Europe.” updates coming through on rubbish Matthew Brewin (Lindway in shaping scaffolding policies and Scaffolding Ltd) protocols shared across the continent. Ian Nicoll (NRA Consulting Engineers) Russell Marlow (Optima Scaffold Designs LLP) GUIDANCE UPDATES DUE SOON Ken Barber (Purbeck Design Minor changes are expected to be made to two Services Ltd) technical guidance notes in the coming months.

Ray Kellard (Scaffold Designs Ltd) TG6:17 Care and Maintenance of Scaffold Boards and Stuart Salmon (TR Scaffolding TG16:14 Anchoring to the Ground are both currently (Bristol) Ltd) under review. Chris Wilshere (Wilshere James Attridge, Technical Committee Chairman, Consultants BSI) said: “The review of TG6 is close to completion. As the standard BS2482-2009 has not changed we do Stephen Corden (Wood Group not expect significant amendments to this guidance. Industrial Services Ltd) Similarly with TG16, little change is expected, however it is comforting to know that both titles remain relevant and up to date.”

6 7 HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS HEATH & SAFETY COMMITTEE LATEST Chair: Alan Harris (Pro-Fix Access Ltd) | Neill Moffat (Actavo (UK) Ltd) | David Anderson (Allen & Foxworthy Ltd) | Peter Booth (Benchmark Scaffolding Ltd) | Pat Walsh (Cape Industrial Services Ltd) | Roy Rogers (Enigma Industrial Services Ltd) | Jo-Anne Michael (HSE) | John Lynch (Lyndon Scaffolding Ltd) | Adrian Rooney (Midland Scaffolding Services Ltd) | David Mosley (NASC/CISRS) | Rick Statham (Safety & Access Ltd) | LADDER GUARD Simon Hughes (Simian Risk Management Ltd) | Kate Thomson (Thomson Scaffolding Ltd) | Steve Kearney (TRAD Group) GUIDANCE UPDATED A small but significant revision has ADDENDUM SG25:14 ACESS & EGRESS FROM SCAFFOLDS, VIA LADDERSS AND been made to SG25:14 Access and STAIR TOWERS Page 11 of 12Egress from Scaffolds via Ladders HEALTH & SAFETY CHAIRMAN’S NOTE & Stair Towers following advice from the HSE.

ADDENDUM TO SG25:14The guidance FIGnow includes 8 an image Since I took up the Chair of the Health & Safety work. If you are interested joining the committee, from a showing a ladder guard that fully Committee in November 2018, members have actively contracting role then please email [email protected]. covers the rungs of a ladder left in situ, moved to develop different ways in learning and reach The safety guidance currently being reviewed is: TEMPORARY ROOF WORKSHOP preventing anyone from scaling it. out to the industry. Learning from the incident rates UNAUTHORISED ACCESS USING LADDERS shown in the 2019 Safety Report, the committee is Safety Estimated The NASC recommends that ladders to Title PAVES WAY FOR NEW GUIDANCE currently working on a suite of NASC toolbox talks that Guidance Publishing Date the first lift are removed when not in use members can use to help reduce the incidents in slips The HSE has notified theand NASC kept in a ofsecure a recent storage areainvestigation where where a member and trips to name but a few. Control of Substances The committee is developing a good training centreof the in Leytonstone, public fell London, from scaffolding,possible, and that having stair towers gained should access be using ladders to SG1 Hazardous to Health Feb 2020 practice safety guide dedicated to establish the methods scaffolders fenced off and secured. The idea is that these toolbox talks will be reviewed every (CoSHH) in Scaffolding should employthe firstto erect lift. a temporary The ladder roof guard was in use, but the guard was not wide to the erection, maintenance and Where ladders at ground level need to April using the new data in the annual Safety Report, that full dismantling of temporary corrugated as safely andenough efficiently to coveras possible. the ladder runs. contracting members provide in the annual incident returns Asbestos Licenses remain in place, these should be made and Ancillary Work iron roofs, with assistance and un-useable, which can be achieved every January. SG2 Nov 2019 The new safety guidance is being Involving the Scaffolding input from scaffolding industry through installing ladder guards. The Scaffold Component Guardrail for temporary edge developedThe by a workingNASC group recommends consisting that ladders for the first lift are removed when not Contractor stakeholders and experts. protection (Withdrawn SG27 temporary Edge Protection on of members of the NASC’s H&S and Where these are used, contractors in use and kept in a securemust storage ensure they area, fit the where full width possible. of Alternatively Open Steelwork) is near to completion and was started in the Preventing Falls in The move comes in response to calls Technical committees as well as SG4 Apr 2020 ensure that the ladder guardthe ladder is used and cover that at coversleast six rungs the runs in full to prevent previous chair’s tenureship. There will be over 12 designs for Scaffolding Operations from the Health and Safety Executive representatives from HSE, ASITO and edge protection, downloadable from the NASC online shop at (HSE) and the scaffolding industry CISRS. Theunauthorized new application-focused access to the(making scaffold five rungs by unusable).members When of the public. a nominal fee. Requirements and Use fitted they must also be secured in place SG10 Sep 2019 generally, for a definitive system of work guidance will complement NASC’s (e.g. by using a robust padlock). New safety guidance recently published is: of Brick Guards relating to scaffolding temporary roofs. existing technical guidance, TG9:18 The Design and Construction of Temporary • The SG4 Poster – an A2 flyer Noise, Dust and SG11 Feb 2020 As the first part of the process, the Roofs and Buildings. that provides an introduction and Vibration NASC held a Temporary Roof Workshop overview of the NASC’s SG4:15 Management of Fall at Simian’s Waltham Forest CISRS Preventing Falls in Scaffolding SG16 Apr 2020 Operations guidance. Protection Equipment Welfare Facilities for the • SG38 Guidance on Metal Health SG18 Nov 2019 Wellbeing, aimed at breaking down Scaffolding Contractor SG11 DUE FOR MAJOR EXPANSION the stigma surrounding mental Consultation with the SG11:15 Noise is set for a signification health within the access and SG20 Sep 2019 Workforce overhaul, with guidance on how to scaffolding industry, supported manage and mitigate the impact of by the Lighthouse Club, the Access and Egress from dust and vibration set for inclusion. construction industry charity, this new guidance helps SG25 Scaffolds via Ladders & Sep 2019 employers to understand mental health, and to create an This expanded title will link in with action plan for employees to thrive at work. It provides advice Stair Towers etc. SG1:14 Control of Substances Hazardous and contact details of other organisations which can also SG26 Scaffolding and Hoists Nov 2019 to Health (CoSHH) in Scaffolding, which provide support. Guide to the is also under review. There are 14 committee members from member Construction and use of organisations drawn from Contractors, Safety Professionals, SG33 Feb 2020 Alan Harris, Health and Safety Training and the HSE, of which half are contractors. Scaffold Loading Bays & Committee Chairman, said: “We think Load bearing Platforms The NASC wishes to thank the committee members and the it makes sense to tackle noise, dust companies they represent for their valuable time in attending Guidance on the and vibration in the same guidance. All the four committee meetings a year, developing/reviewing SG35 Handover of Scaffold Nov 2019 three areas can be harmful to operatives the safely guidance and supporting the regional meetings. Structures if unchecked and so we believe this new guidance will be really useful in With the sad passing of Mick Shephard earlier this protecting the long-term health of year, the committee is looking for a member contractor Alan Harris representative, to take up the mantel and carry on his good Pro-Fix Access Ltd workers on site.”

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If using ladders guards to prevent unauthorized access to scaffolds, ensure that the guard covers the width of the ladder as shown above.

CURRENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEMBERS CURRENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE LATEST Chair: Sarah Klieve (High Peak Scaffolding Ltd) | Catherine Brown (Actavo (UK) ltd) | Anita Singh (Layher Ltd) | Leanne Webb (Independent Access Solutions Ltd) | Phil Hinch (Lyndon Scaffolding Ltd) | David Mosley (NASC/CISRS) | Robin James (NASC) | Simon Robinson (NASC) | Henry Annafi (NASC) | Chris Hilton (Vision Scaffolding Solutions Ltd) TOOLBOX TALKS NOW IN PRODUCTION CURRENT AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN’S NOTE The NASC is now producing and distributing a series of Toolbox Talks for members to deliver to The Current Affairs committee, members to help them deal with the the day to day challenges of running a their workforce. originally described as a “fast serious issue of mental health and scaffolding business. The short, informal talks will focus on wellbeing. This resulted in the new response” standing committee, is Over the next 12 months the guidance note issued by the Health a broad range of health and safety- the newest NASC committee and committee will continue looking at & Safety Committee (SG38 Guidance related topics. The two that have been was established to deal with “hot initiatives to attract new recruits into on Mental Health Wellbeing) as well produced to date have covered mental topics” affecting the scaffolding the industry including interaction as a toolbox talk which members can health & wellbeing support and community as well as the with further and higher education personalise with their own branding reducing slips and trips on site. construction industry in general. establishments; participation in and use with their teams. Inaugurated in June 2018 it has careers fairs and recruitment The Toolbox Talks are editable, an overall remit to react quickly Other initiatives the committee has events as well as the development NASC PUBLISHES MENTAL HEALTH POLICY GUIDANCE enabling members to add their logo to trends and developments in been involved in over the last 12 of additional support literature – we to each slide. They will be available to The NASC has moved to provide promote the importance of focusing on the construction sector, such as months include the introduction of want to focus on the diverse range of download for free via the members’ scaffolding companies with a go- employee wellbeing in the workplace. mentoring, the greater involvement an A4 double-sided information fact opportunities available in our industry area on the new NASC website. of women in the industry, mental sheet highlighting the benefits of and make scaffolding a real and to mental health and wellbeing Robin James, NASC Managing health & well-being, addressing using an NASC member to new and desirable career choice regardless of resource through its latest Director, said: “We are pleased to It is hoped that through the the skills gap and attracting more existing customers – this can be gender or age. We will also continue publication, SG38:19 Guidance on have published this guidance, which dissemination of these regular Toolbox young people into scaffolding. personalised and used by members as to look at new ways membership of Mental Health Wellbeing. we believe will play a huge role in Talks, as well as the NASC’s ongoing part of the tender submission process; the confederation can benefit and empowering employers across the commitment to publishing, updating Aimed at breaking down the stigma The committee is purposefully the development of a small concertina support members. UK, enabling them to better support and promoting health and safety small and responsive with a view style information card encouraging surrounding mental health within the The committee is there to support and the mental health needs of their guidance, members’ excellent safety to being able to react quickly to non-member scaffolding contractors access and scaffolding industry, this assist members. We encourage all employees. standards will be maintained. current issues or developments to join the confederation; the new guidance helps employers to members, large or small, to contact and turnaround support literature production of a number of exhibition better understand mental health, and “This guidance provides employers us with any issues that they think or information accordingly for the stands that can be used by members to create an action plan for employees with proactive steps they can take to the committee could help members benefit of members. Due to the at shows and events; the development to thrive at work. It provides advice and improve wellbeing in the workplace with, please do so by emailing Simon broad remit of the committee it of support packs including K’nex contact details of other organisations as well as a host of useful links and Robinson, NASC Marketing Manager, works closely alongside the other models to be used by members at who can also provide support. services that they can signpost their via [email protected], with standing committees in particular the careers fairs and school events; employees to.” copy to your regional chair. SG38 was developed by the Current Marketing Committee. and the development of a range of Affairs Committee in conjunction with SG38 can be downloaded for free via general toolbox talks to help support Sarah Klieve One of the first tasks of the committee the Health & Safety Committee and the NASC online shop. Hard copies smaller members in particular with was to develop support literature for High Peak Scaffolding Ltd forms part of the NASC’s wider Head may also be purchased via the same for Heights campaign, which aims to webpage.

NEW NASC EXHIBITION COLLATERAL As part of wider efforts to raise The NASC is keen to provide awareness of and interest in members with further events-based scaffolding industry careers assistance. This could take the form opportunities, the NASC is making of literature, such as the NASC Safety its new 3m x 3m pop up exhibition Report, NASC Yearbook, NASC Info stand available to members. Packs, Scaffolding Magazine, or giveaways such as NASC pens and The new simple-to-use kit comes notepads. with two sets of display panels – one promoting the NASC as a For more information email NASC whole and the other focused on Marketing Manager Simon Robinson promoting career opportunities in the via [email protected] scaffolding industry. The NASC is increasing its promotion of scaffolding industry careers opportunities

10 11 HIRE, SALES & MANUFACTURING CHAIRMAN’S NOTE HIRE, SALES & MANUFACTURING COMMITTEE LATEST

HIRE, SALES & MANUFACTURING PRODUCT PURCHASING Each PG note details purchasing best practice and outlines the standards COMMITTEE MEMBERS GUIDANCE NOTES AVAILABLE to which customers should check that products they are sourcing The NASC has published a suite Chair: Sean Pike (Layher Ltd) are manufactured and tested to. of scaffolding product purchasing This includes what to look for, what Vice Chair: Sarah Wilson (Gilray guidelines – simple, go-to relevant information they should Plant Ltd) documents for contractors to use request and what a test certificate so they can ensure the equipment Paul Norris (Actavo [UK) Ltd) looks like. they source is up to standard. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE Kristian Bearheim (Alustar AS UK) The PG notes are intended to be used The six product guidance (PG) in tandem with the NASC’s Code of TO BE ISSUED Richard L’Herroux (AT-PAC Ltd) documents – numbered PG1:18 to Practice (CoP) compliant product list, Manufacturers and suppliers of Tom Daly (Brand Energy & PG6:18 – cover a range of product which corresponds with the six PG scaffolding products included in the Infrastructure Services UK Ltd categories; EN 39:2001 tube [4mm], product categories. All products on NASC Code of Practice compliant T/A SGB) EN 10219-1:2006 high tensile tube this list have been subjected to UKAS product list will soon receive a [3.2mm], BS 2482:2009 timber Lalit Premchandani (Brisko accredited independent laboratory certificate of compliance. boards, EN74-1 couplers, aluminium Scaffolding Ltd) The main thrust of the committee product should be responsibly sourced, testing over and above the testing and workload in 2019 has been the and it was agreed that this requirement beams and BS EN 12810/11 system third-party approval standards of the The new certificates will show Sean Harris (Combisafe International refinement of the NASC Code of should be reflected in data sheets and scaffolds. manufacturer and supplier. that the product listed has passed Ltd) Practice Product Audit. product guides issued with the product. the stringent NASC CoP audit, Robin James, NASC Managing Alan Scott (Enigma Industrial which includes Quality Systems & During 2019 prefabricated structural The committee also agreed to look Director, said: “It is in everyone’s Services Ltd) Procedures, Product Testing, Raw transoms have been added to the list of at issuing guidance on ancillary interests that the products we Material & Components and Process Matt Shore (Forgeco ltd) products already covered by the NASC products, such as adjustable base purchase and use daily fall under Control. Where appropriate relevant CoP audit. Compliant product listings jacks, girder couplers, band and plate, some form of independent external Matt Perry (Generation (UK) Ltd) BS, EN & ISO Standards are utilised. have also been augmented to include supplementary fittings, debris netting scrutiny and third-party minimum Mark Frost (George Roberts (NW) Ltd) ‘third party’ member suppliers of and baseplates. standards. Sean Pike, Hire, Sales and audited products. Steve Coshall (HAKI Ltd) Maunufacturing Committee Chairman, Marketing ranks high on the list for “Through the publication of the new said: “Through these new NASC PhiI Marks (PcP Gratings Ltd) Where an NASC CoP product audit all suppliers of scaffolding product, PG notes, contractors can ensure the certificates of compliance, NASC exists, member suppliers are required and the committee has welcomed the products they hire or buy are safe and Wayne Curtis (Peri ltd) supplier members will be able to to put products forward for audit. For involvement of Simon Robinson, NASC compliant to BS EN standards. This show that their products have been Tom Steele (PSB Sales Ltd) further details regarding the NASC CoP Marketing Manager, who has helped to can either by achieved by selecting independently audited and meet the product audit, please go to the NASC develop an NASC ‘Z’ card for display at equipment on the NASC’s COP Grant Norfolk (Rotamead Ltd) required minimum standards. website. NASC member depots. This publication compliant product list, which includes Gordon Pilling (St Helens Plant Ltd) is aimed at scaffolding contractors products that have successfully “This gives great value not only to The committee is also producing who are considering joining the passed rigorous independent testing the supplier members but also their John Ackers (TRAD Hire & Sales) an NASC certificate of CoP product confederation. or by carrying out your own checks customers.” Tony Mills (Trademagic Ltd) compliance for issue to members Copies are available for purchase on products not on the list using the following audit. All certificates will Committee members have also and free download from the NASC guidance and tips included in the PG Certificates will be issued from next Knud Pedersen (Turner Access Ltd) be numbered and will include details contributed to a new scaffolding online shop. documents.” month (October). Richard Holmes (UK System Scaffold of the member company and the publication which is one of a series Hire) compliant product. of professional guides produced by Construction Manager magazine. The The committee continues to liaise next issue will be published in early SUPPLIER MEMBERS ON THE RISE closely with the ASITO training group 2020. to ensure that courses reflect the CCB Scaffolding Supplies Ltd has Sean Pike, Chair of the NASC Hire, that their products are proven to requirements of the product audit in At the time of writing it is pleasing become the latest to have their Sales and Manufacturing Committee perform to the highest standards.” regard to CISRS system training. to report that several NASC supplier application to become an NASC and Managing Director of Layher members are sponsoring the NASC full non-contracting member UK, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Committee objectives were reviewed annual awards categories. The winners approved. CCB Scaffolding Supplies Ltd into earlier in 2019 and it was agreed that will be announced in front of more than the NASC full non contracting ‘sustainability’ would be an appropriate 700 members and guests at the NASC The company, which operates membership fold. addition. The NASC CoP product audit Annual Ball at Celtic Manor, Newport from Grangemouth and Chester, “Holding this membership provides already requires that manufactured on Friday 22 November 2019. manufactures and supplies a range of scaffolding and formwork related additional reassurance to CCB Sean Pike, products. Scaffolding Supplies Ltd’s customers Layher Ltd

12 13 CONTRACTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS CONTRACTS COMMITTEE LATEST Chair: David Brown (IBN Scaffold Access Ltd) | Trevor Clarke (Amber Scaffolding Ltd) | Matthew Cousins (Apex Scaffolding (Exeter) Ltd) | David Lang (Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services UK Ltd T/A SGB) | Lynn Way (Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding Ltd) | Dave Battison (Fred Champion Scaffolding Ltd) | Andy Thomas (H&H Contract Scaffolding Ltd) | Liz Bridge (Joint SCAFFOLDING CONTRACT REVERSE CHARGE VAT DELAYED Taxation Committee) | Ian Fyall (Simian Risk Management Ltd) | Mark Chard (Star Scaffolding Ltd) GAINING TRACTION We would like encourage CONTRACTS CHAIRMAN’S NOTE members to make use of the Scaffolding Contract.

The document The introduction of Reverse Charge VAT has been pushed back until was originally October 1 2020. developed by The new payment scheme, which was due to be implemented from October the NASC this year, has been delayed by HMRC at the 11th hour, following criticism of (National awareness and understanding of the changes. Access & Scaffolding Confederation) in conjunction with Reverse Charge VAT will affect payments between contractors and the CLG (Contractors Legal Group), subcontractors. It is likely to have large repercussions for cashflows. which is the umbrella group for main While the 12-month implementation delay is welcome, the onus is now on contractors, and was first published NASC members to make sure they are prepared for October 1 2020. by CIP in 2014. Liz Bridge of the Joint Taxation Council has produced a guidance document It is set out as a form of contract for which is available to you for free. To receive a copy, email [email protected]. the erection, hire and dismantling of scaffolding, and is considered Top Reverse Charge VAT tips include: appropriate for use by CLG members • Think about cash flow and prepare for no incoming VAT after October and also by members of the National • Will you need to become a monthly repayment trader? Federation of Builders and the Scottish Building Federation. • Prepare to revise the form of invoices and applications for payment so they do not request VAT. You will need VAT invoices and reverse charge invoices. The contract is gaining traction • Train the person who issues invoices in reverse charge rules. with contractors in the construction • Upgrade your software to handle reverse charge. industry who are increasingly recognising it as a default document • Learn how to check VAT and CIS registration of customers when agreeing terms and conditions • Where will you file end user statements? with scaffolding contractors. VAT is changing. Please consult with your financial advisors / accountants to The Contracts Committee has continued with its work you would like to raise and feel that the membership would David Brown, NASC Contracts ensure you are prepared. in updating and producing new guidance notes for the benefit from please contact us on [email protected] Committee Chair, said: “The industry. The Committee has a healthy mix of large, Scaffolding Contract allows both The existing contractual guidance notes are now fully up- medium and small contracting members and benefits parties to manage the Scaffolding to-date and will fall into a review every five years in line from the expertise provided by these volunteers as well Works in a proactive and collaborative with other NASC guidance. I would like to thank all the FIVE NEW GUIDANCE NOTES as Liz Bridge from the Joint Taxation Council (JTC), manner. The Contract is set out to Committee members for their hard work in ensuring these whose input and notification of important upcoming ensure that there is clarity for all as The Committee will this year produce documents are up to date. changes such as Reverse Charge VAT (see opposite to what is and what is not included five new guidance notes that will aid page) has been invaluable over the years. The Committee also provides representation for the within the Scaffolding Works package. the membership: membership on the Contractors Legal Group and JCT As Chairman, I would like to take this opportunity to thank “We believe the Scaffolding Contract • CG20 A Guide to Monitoring and Council. This external representation goes a long way to Ian Fyall of Simian Risk for his work on the committee represents both parties fairly and Chasing Debt demonstrate the reach the NASC has and the ability we • CG21 Eligibility to Work and wish him a long and happy retirement. Ian has been can be easily adopted within the have to help influence a positive change in the industry with • CG22 Early Payment Schemes a valuable member of the Contracts Committee for many construction industry.” years and his knowledge and advice will be sorely missed. regards the abolition of retentions, better payment terms • CG24 Staff Handbook Guide and the removal of contentious contractual terms for the • CG25 Common Contract Terminology The purpose of this committee is to address commercial forms of sub-contract we all use. and contractual issues that scaffolding contractors Members will be notified via email when these guidance notes experience on a day to day basis and provide guidance on David Brown, have been published and a free copy issued. Further copies will be how to negotiate such situations. If you have any issues IBN Scaffold Access Ltd available for purchase and download via the NASC’s online shop.

14 15 MARKETING COMMITTEE MEMBERS MARKETING COMMITTEE LATEST Chair: Steve Fellows (Malvern Scaffolding Ltd) | Lynn Way (Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding Ltd) | Helen Gawor (GKR Scaffolding Ltd) | Sean Pike (Layher Ltd) | Lisa Butler (TRAD Group) | Fiona Gallagher (Turner Access Ltd) | Robin James (NASC) | Jamie McGuire (NASC) | Simon Robinson (NASC) JOIN US IN PEACE OF MARKETING CHAIRMAN’S NOTE BRISTOL MIND WITH NASC The NASC has launched a Safe Scaffolding Charter to recognise the ever-growing number of organisations that place NASC membership at the heart of their scaffolding contractor procurement policies.

The Charter is open to any The NASC and Temporary Works Forum (TWf) are co-hosting a free organisation that has specified ‘NASC- Temporary Works seminar in Bristol in October. only’ in their scaffolding-related The half-day event will cover a broad range of temporary works topics, with a tender documents and/or has an particular focus on scaffolding, and is aimed at both scaffolding contractors – established commercial relationship both NASC members and non-members – and clients. with a full NASC member for at least a year. It follows a similar NASC and TWf seminar held in Birmingham in June which drew more than 100 delegates. Signatories already include Nuclear Speakers at the Bristol event will include Ashley Daniels, HPC Head of Lifting New Build Generation – the company & Temporary Works at NNB Hinkley Point C, Simon Hughes, Managing Director behind the development and of Simian Risk, and Terry Roberts, Software Development Manager at CADS, eventual operation of Hinkley Point With a wealth of knowledge of developers of the NASC’s TG20:13 eGuide. C – consulting and infrastructure the construction industry as well ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MARKETING suppliers Amey, construction as their expertise in promotion Robin James, NASC Managing Director, said: “The purpose of these seminars specialists DE Construct and principal and marketing, the Marketing COMMITTEE TO DATE: is to bring all interested parties together in one room to learn more about contractors Knight Harwood. Committee comprises a formidable temporary works, particularly how we can all work more efficiently and team. The committee guides the • Both the NASC Yearbook and Safety Report have been revamped to reflect the collaboratively to ensure works are carried out as safely as possible and to the Robin James, NASC Managing promotion of the NASC, and for modern, professional image represented by the NASC. highest possible standards. Director, said: this reason, I would encourage “We hope scaffolding contractors and anyone involved in the procurement and • New information packs assisting our members in their tender package. “We are delighted to launch our all members to use the collective management of scaffolding contractors will join us in Bristol for this informal Safe Scaffolding Charter. We feel it’s might of the NASC to support their • Distributed thousands of SG4 posters to main contractors. half-day event.” incredibly important to celebrate the own business. It is the aim of the various organisations that recognise committee to get this message out: • The AGM and Members Ball, which in previous years has included celebrity the value of specifying NASC-only for having a NASC member on your site guests such as Gabby Logan and Karen Brady CBE, have been revamped to NASC SET TO LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE their scaffolding requirements. is a positive benefit. promote diversity within the industry. The new NASC website is set to go live in the next few weeks. “Signatories clearly understand that Moreover, we want to appeal to future • Scaffolding Awards recognising not only the great work produced by The site will feature a simplified and clearer design, making it easier for NASC members are demonstrably members that being a part of the members, but contribution to Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Apprentices, visitors to find the information they’re looking for, and a more interactive safe, compliant and independently NASC has a genuine benefit to their Innovation and Diversity. members area, packed with downloadable NASC resources such as videos, audited every year to ensure the high company and the wider scaffolding standards demanded in order to gain • Greater industry engagement through Regional seminars animations, slideshows and toolbox talks. industry. The members are proud NASC full-contracting membership of the independent auditing process The new website will also make it easer for visitors to search for an NASC A final note: From a personal perspective, 2019 marks the 10th Anniversary are maintained. keeping the standards high. The member in their area, with the intention of significantly improving the traffic of my Company becoming a member of the NASC. From the large national membership is recognised as a badge pushed through to member websites “They also understand how this companies down to the smaller companies, I have met some supportive people of quality, and not just about paying a and general enquiries made. benefits their business; including who are genuinely happy to help, so I would say get involved and experience the membership fee and having a logo! the reassurance and peace of mind benefits. Members will also be able to update gained by using experienced and their company information, such as expert scaffolding contractors.” Steve Fellows, contact details and branch locations, Malvern Scaffolding Ltd and create/delete staff profiles.

Photo above: Broadcaster Gabby Logan hosted the HAVE A LOOK AT NASC.ORG.UK sell-out NASC Awards in Edinburgh in November 2018.

16 17 AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AUDIT COMMITTEE LATEST Chair: MeI Archer (Archway Services Ltd) | David Anderson (Allen & Foxworthy Ltd) | Brian Houston (Auditor) | Mick Sliney (Auditor) | Alastair Mackenzie (Auditor) | Craig Penketh (Auditor) | Colin Stevens (Auditor) | Kevin Fitzpatrick (Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services UK Ltd T/A SGB) | Alan Lilley (Commercial Scaffolding Ltd) | Wayne Connolly (Connolly Scaffolding Ltd) | Lee Rowswell (GKR Scaffolding Ltd) | Jamie McGuire (NASC) | PhiI Heffernan (Scaffold Erection Services Ltd) YARD INSPECTIONS NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Following the launch of AUDIT CHAIRMAN’S NOTE International Information Membership in August which allows non-contract scaffolding or hire, sale & manufacturing companies based outside of the The yard inspection is becoming One area of concern is the suitability UK to join the confederation, we equally as important as the site of racking/stillage systems for the will shortly be introducing NASC inspection and it is gratifying to storage of scaffolding components. Design Membership. see the improvements of sites and We have found examples of poor yards recorded by our auditors. ground conditions, overloading of This category of membership, However, there remain some areas racks, addition of ‘temporary roofs’, solely for scaffolding designers, which frequently require attention, impossible or very difficult access is being introduced because the particularly the safe place of work points. The safest solution to this NASC felt designers needed to meet for all operatives. This includes problem is to ensure the structure a minimum set of criteria, more the provision of health, safety and complies with TG20 in all respects so than the criteria set for NASC welfare facilities in members’ depots. and, as is likely, where it does not Information Membership. conform to TG20 then a specific Once on site the client has the design should be obtained from a A working party created a set a overall responsibility for this but suitably qualified design engineer. Criteria which includes a minimum at the depot(s) the onus is placed Where racks are extended/moved then level of professional indemnity fairly and squarely with the member. a revamped/upgraded design and insurance as well as Public Particular attention should be paid to calculations must be obtained. Liability and Employers Liability. the employer’s obligations under the NASC Design members will also Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Members are given a timescale to be required to demonstrate that and as amended from time to time. either rebuild the racks to a design, engineers hold a required level Obligations remain under PUWER, or to get a designer to provide Until recently the auditing of our currently. We believe it makes the of qualification and in addition a LOLER, COSSH etc and members confirmation that the structure, as members took place over a 15 completion of the audit easier for the minimum level of experience as a should familiarise themselves built, complies with TG20 before a new month cycle (September – May) member, and the checking process scaffold design engineer. with these regulations and ensure membership certificate will be issued. which saw every full contracting easier for the auditors too, so it’s a compliance at all times (including member receive a site audit within win win situation! The Health & Safety committee will be This new category of membership will depot, travel and workface) as issues that timeframe. The growing discussing this with a view of creating be launched by the end of this year. identified in the yard during the audit membership has led to the site After our most experienced auditor a new guidance note on this matter. will be recorded as a corrective action. audit schedule needing a bit more NASC auditor Brian Houston MBE flexibility so our auditors can retired earlier this year it has left a spread the audits more evenly over space within the team to cover the SSIP AND COMMON our SSIP Assessor, Stephen Allen- requirement for CHAS, and then the year which we feel will prevent Scotland region. Brian was a former Tidy. There are only 12 questions you just pay the difference and submit any companies falling behind in the NASC regional chair more than ASSESSMENT STANDARD need to supply evidence for and when additional paperwork. It still saves you site audit schedule. Any member once, and also NASC Past President. done, you are issued with an NASC time and money which is why NASC affected will receive a short Alastair Mackenzie who carried We have just undergone our annual SSIP certificate (which is not related went down the route of joining SSIP. extension to their membership out audits in the London and Home Registered Member audit by Safety to the NASC audit certificate) and certificate as we are fully aware of Counties regions for nearly 10 years Schemes in Procurement (SSIP). you are then able to apply for other In the near future, Build UK will be the importance of this document. has also recently retired from auditing This means we can continue to SSIP schemes such as CHAS, SMAS, rolling out the Common Assessment duties. Both gentlemen will be sorely offer free SSIP assessments to our Achilles, with minimal paperwork and Standard with the intention of being It’s been 2 years since the full missed and difficult to replace. members which a higher number of minimal fee. the only PQQ for supply chain to membership audit was moved online members are taking up, however, complete. A ‘one ring to rule them all’ and every member has completed the We are in the process of recruiting it’s clear that a high percentage of We are aware there are additional type scenario which has been mooted process at least once now. Like with replacements for Brian and Alastair, members are not taking up this free products that SSIP schemes such as before and something the NASC every change it does take a bit of time as well as adding additional auditors service. CHAS now offer (CHAS Premium) so are finding out more about. There to get used to the new system and to join the team. although it doesn’t qualify you for this, is a meeting for trade associations All SSIP Assessments completed we have had our challenges, but we Mel Archer, by using your NASC SSIP certificate planned soon and we hope to bring by NASC members are reviewed by are pleased with the online system Archway Services Ltd you will deem to satisfy the minimum you more news on this in due course.

18 19 ASITO CHAIRMAN’S NOTE ASITO COMMITTEE LATEST

ASITO (Access & Scaffolding We are very aware that the cost of Industry Training Organisation) is a training can mount up. As such over ASITO COMMITTEE MEMBERS committee made up of contracting the years the group has always looked CISRS TRAINING SCAFFOLDERS KEEP scaffolding companies and the to find sources of funding to assist Attendees aim is to assess the training both members and the wider industry. CALM AND CARRY ON requirements, consider problem In previous years ASITO has obtained FUNDING AVAILABLE Chair: Mike Burr (LTC Specialist areas and suggest possible funding from CITB for upskilling The Construction Skills Scaffolding Ltd) solutions for the scaffold Industry. programmes such as System Scaffold Certification Scheme (CSCS) has Robert Aitken (RDA Scaffolding Ltd) Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) recently announced plans to phase In order to have meaningful courses e.g. Haki, Cuplok, Layher out issuing cards under Industry Henry Annafi (NASC) discussion and debate around such etc which were delivered at centres Accreditation or ‘Grandfather Lester Brown (HAKI Ltd) topics a number of Training Providers, across the UK. Rights’. Richard Cassidy (Brand Energy & HSE representatives, Hire and Sales, Since the start of this year it has The CSCS proposal will have no Infrastructure Services UK Ltd T/A SGB) Manufacturers/Suppliers and of course CISRS have been invited to sourced over £85K in additional impact on CISRS card holders Andy Gaynor (Allied Scaffolding Ltd) attend. CITB funding for its membership for as those who hold current valid Scaffolder/Advanced cards but Jim Grant (Safeway Scaffolding Ltd) a wide range of training outside of In 2019 NASC created a £50,000 to 400 operatives starting out in the The committee has made great in- the required Part 1, Part 2 etc. An have not completed VQ (as it was Phil Hinch (Lyndon Ltd) funding pot to help its members industry and will run in tandem with roads into a number of short- and not a requirement at the time of additional sum has also been obtained bring new recruits into the existing payments for CISRS CPD, Sarah Klieve (High Peak Scaffolding Ltd) long-term objectives during 2019 and qualification into the scheme) will to develop literature and resources in scaffolding industry. supporting those at the other end of I’d like to thank all ASITO committee not be required to complete the James Lewis (Brogan Group Ltd) order to promote careers within the the scale, experienced scaffolders, members for their input and support scaffolding sector. The training fund will enable NASC qualification retrospectively. Carl Licorish (CITB) requiring refresher training on the in the results we’ve achieved to date. full contracting members to apply most up-to-date industry guidance CISRS withdrew Industry Accreditation Dave Mosley (NASC/CISRS) Responding to a request from ASITO, for £125 funding for each new One long term aim has been to and best practice. over 30 years ago. NVQ/SVQ was CISRS arranged for a series of employee that completes the CISRS Matthew Oates (Cape Industrial standardise courses, ensuring a introduced to the CISRS Scheme in subsidised CPD courses, which were Operatives Training Scheme (COTS). For more information visit https:// Services Ltd) candidate can attend a course in 1996. All those commencing training open to all scaffolding companies, www.nasc.org.uk/information/ Sean Pike (Layher Ltd) any CISRS centre throughout the UK after this date have been required to be run across the UK this summer. This initiative, which will help training/ and receive the same fundamental Ben Ramsey (Q.F.S Scaffolding Ltd) This is the second year in which this subsidise the initial training for up complete a VQ. training and information. Obviously, initiative has taken place. Lynn Robb (Palmers Scaffolding UK Ltd) every centre and instructor will add For more information visit https:// Meurig Thomas (Unite the Union) their own personality to the course Availability of courses has always been www.nasc.org.uk/cscs-withdrawal/ however the presentations, literature, a hot topic throughout the scaffolding Lynn Way (Chris Sedgeman structures, test papers will remain the industry. ASITO has listened to the CISRS SUPPORT IN RAISING Scaffolding Ltd) same whichever centre delivers the contracting members requests and programme. observations and liaised with the MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Co opted members training providers to find solutions on This has now been achieved for all many occasions. Issues with course In line with NASC’s ‘Head for Heights’ campaign and wider industry David Adams (AIS Ltd) the core scheme courses, COTS, Pt1, availability tends to be regionalised support to raise awareness about mental health issues within the Tony Barry (NCC Midlands) Pt2 and Advanced, the committee and course specific, therefore making workforce, CISRS has now included a Mental Health Awareness module within its training programmes. Martin Carr (Excel Training) will however, continue to review and it difficult to apply an “across the revise these courses on an ongoing board” approach. The subject has This is a short session aimed at pointing out signs of someone who may be Jonathan Gaunt (Altrad UK Training basis. They are currently looking at been discussed in depth at many experiencing potential issues and signposting relevant organisations which can Services) the Supervisor course and are soon ASITO, NASC Council and Regional offer help and support. Eamonn Murphy (CITB NI) to start further a review of Systems meetings which resulted in a working training, following the introduction of Rob Nicholls (Safety and Access) party formed to review the situation Systems Scaffold Inspection courses and provide recommendations to Eddy Rule (T2000) this year. CISRS. As a result, changes have Steve Odger (Simian Skill) been made by CISRS which include The Standardisation Working Party a change in the Instructor criteria, Brian Ward (NETA) has recently released (August 2019) a change in the rules allowing for a Scaffold Awareness course for Bob Whincap (Orchard Consultancy) CPD courses to be run onsite and scaffold users, site agents etc. The in additional core scheme centre first course, which took place at NCC locations. Scotland for delegates from Glasgow City Council Work, was very positively received. Mike Burr, LTC Specialist Scaffolding Ltd

20 21 FREE GUIDES AND RESOURCES ANY OTHER BUSINESS NASC MEMBERS A series of free guides covering common Health & Safety, HR and Employment Law issues have been THE SCAFFOLD DESIGN MARKET IS EVOLVING made available to NASC members. The resources can be downloaded via NASC Information member Citation’s model. Essentially layers of drawings website: citation.co.uk/resources. of the groundworks, drainage, frame, Tutorials include Managing Sick Leave and Absences, How to Hold a cladding, services and so on all KEEP IT OUT OF REACH! DON’T USE Disciplinary, and Employee Rights bundled together which can be viewed During Probation, and more. by any user to enable their own design A PHONE WHILE DRIVING and incorporate it in to the model for Got any questions or want a free the next user while using 3D tools to Half a million UK drivers still use driver is distracted or does not have business audit? Call 0345 844 1111 visualise clashes and optimise the their mobile phones while driving, proper control of the vehicle at the today. NASC members are also layout. according to a recent study by the time. The penalty is the same – six eligible for preferential rates. Department of Transport. This points and a £200 fine – so employers For example, with scaffolding we puts both the driver and other road should carefully consider whether would overlay our scaffold on to users in serious danger; any type their staff should be expected to take ADVISORY PRODUCT NOTICE the model of the frame and then of phone use – calls, texts, emails, calls on the move. subsequent designers can review social media and other internet use A safety harness has the scaffold in close up detail at any – is illegal and holding the phone Mark Cartwright, the Freight been modified following point of the building to determine if in any way, even if it is just held Transport Association’s Head of Vans concerns raised by the and Light Commercial Vehicles, said: it provides suitable access for their between the knees, for example, is NASC’s Health & Safety “Drivers who use mobile phones are operation, or whether it might clash an offence. Committee. now also liable to prosecution for the with their product for instance. In a bid to curb usage, the government more serious offences of careless or The committee contacted Honeywell after noticing This function of presenting all doubled the penalties for using a dangerous driving if it can be proved that the fall indicator Temporary Works structures and Work hand-held mobile phone while driving that an offence was caused by failure to six penalty points and a £200 fine in to have proper control of the vehicle back plate on the Miller Sequencing on to the BIM model is a March 2017. due to distraction. H-Design Duraflex major deviation from current practice Safety Harness often but it is slowly gaining traction with Vocational drivers may even have their “Penalties for careless and dangerous broke when bending major contractors and developers who entitlements suspended by the Traffic driving are substantially higher than down to pick up equipment. recognise the inherent advantages it Commissioner and newly-qualified for the specific mobile phone offence. can offer for planning and cost control drivers will automatically lose their Employers, managers, colleagues This made it unfit for scaffolding of major projects. licence under the points system. and callers may be legally implicated operations. Following correspondence when a driver uses a mobile phone with Honeywell, this product has ‘Designing’ in a BIM or 3D model Using a mobile phone with a hands- as causing, permitting, aiding, or been discontinued and replaced by an is still a draughting exercise. It is free kit can also be an offence if the abetting the infringement.” improved design. incorrect to assume the software is in anyway checking the structural The same harness was also being Scaffolding and access solutions take an increasingly important role used within the Miller H-Design suitability of the scaffold or any other on construction sites often with important H&S, programme and cost Starter Scaffolding Kit product no structure or material for that matter. CITB FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING implications. However, in the recent move towards digital construction and 1033778. improved planning through Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other In the same way when the model qualifications, including leadership & 3D initiatives, this important aspect of a development’s success has been shows concrete, it is not determining management and health & safety. Alan Harris, Health & Safety neglected due to its ‘temporary’ nature and the belief it has little bearing the rebar content or suitability to span Businesses with up to 49 employees Committee chairman, said: “As a trade on the permanent structure or overall project delivery. or support any load – it is simply the can apply for £5,000, those with up to body whose 250 contracting members representation of the solution. collectively employ more than 17k 74 employees can seek up to £7,500, This is now changing. As a company, NASC Information member Independent scaffold operatives, the NASC has As software improves and industry while £10,000 is available to those with Design House Ltd, took the decision in 2016 to evolve its approach to general a duty of care to ensure that safety practice moves towards recognising up to £99 employees. equipment is suitable for the work temporary works design to embrace BIM and 3D as it was apparent the Small and medium-sized the benefits of BIM and 3D we at Applications can be submitted being carried out. construction industry is inevitably moving in this direction. businesses are being encouraged IDH anticipate an ever increasing throughout the year. to apply to up to £10,000 in funding “By investing heavily and developing our own bespoke software solutions we requirement for Scaffold, Temporary “With this in mind the NASC Health & to support their training needs. Visit the Skills and Training page on have developed a suite of scaffold applications which enable us to design and Structures and Work Sequencing to be Safety committee raised their concern the website to find out how to apply directly with Honeywell, who in turn present scaffold in a 3D or BIM environment. approached in this manner.” The CITB’s Skills and Training Fund aims to cover more of the and download an application form: have replaced the existing harness There are a number of benefits to using BIM. The concept of BIM is a For more information contact IDH via cost for short duration training and citb.co.uk/skillsandtraining with an updated product.” collaborative live model where each design trade embeds their design into the [email protected].

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