Scaffolding is integral to almost every construction site, providing access and a safe working platform. Since scaffolding is used in a huge range of trades, it is vital that the scaffold is correctly erected and perfectly maintained.
AJS Scaffolding's Health and Safety Policy
The prevention of risk means the prevention of accidents and ill health while the promotion of a safe working environment supported by a complete health and safety advisory service ensure the working environment at AJS Scaffolding is completely protected, allowing all surrounding work to pass through efficiently.
AJS Safety Promises:
1.Promotion of an organsied structure managing health and safety.
2.Promotion of a health and safety system throughout the company.
3.Development of the AJS health and safety programme to ensure the progressive improvement of well being for every employee.
4.Promotion of healthy relationships with regulatory authorities, professional institutions and trade associations as to constantly improve the standard of our practice.
5. Being mindful of the working and surrounding environment.
AJS Scaffolding strictly follow all current codes of trade practice:
- BS EN 12811-1 & TG20;05 – Guide to Good Practice for Scaffolding with Tubes & Fittings.
- BS EN 39: 2001 – Loose Steel Tubes for Tube & Coupler Scaffolds.
- BS 2482: 1981 – Specification for Timber Scaffold Boards.
- BS 1129: 1990 Specification for the use of portable timber ladders, steps, trestles and lightweight stagings.
- Offshore Installations Regulations: LOLER: SI 1998 No. 2307
- SG4:5 – Preventing Falls in Scaffolding and Falsework.
- TG20:08 – The NASC Guide to the use of Temporary work Equipment.
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