the scaffolding association
Worcestershire
An introduction from our Chief Executive Robert Candy… I started the Scaffolding
Association in 2011 with the intention of creating an open and inclusive
organisation that would provide unbiased support to businesses operating in the
scaffolding and access sector. Since then we have made considerable progress
with our strategic campaign to raise safety standards, strengthen skills
training, improve the levels of scaffolding competence and extend our
independent audit process to protect product and service quality. Our membership
growth demonstrates that we’re creating a business framework that allows
scaffolding contractors of all sizes to deliver professional services while
improving the safety, and competitive nature, of the whole industry. Robert
Candy The new Audited Membership category has been developed in line with PAS91
specifically to demonstrate that scaffolding contractors operate to the highest
standards. It offers an independent third party audit, against a
scaffolding-specific procurement standard. This move has been welcomed by house
builders, local authorities and major contractors who now see the benefit of our
members on their tender lists and construction sites. The health and well-being
of the workforce is our number one priority. Our vision is one of workplaces
that are incident- and injury-free, where everyone returns home safely. The
Association continues work with designers, clients and other stakeholders to
achieve this. The Association also meets regularly with the Health & Safety
Executive (HSE) to learn from incidents and to work together across the industry
to produce policies and procedures that benefit everyone. Safety alerts and
standards have been prepared with the HSE covering a range of issues including
edge protection and loading bay gates. Training provision and the setting out of
best practice is one of the key strategic aims of the Association. We are
creating a central hub of knowledge for the whole industry, and we’re committed
to leading the way in the provision of world class training in the use of
scaffolding. Our members represent a significant percentage of the sector’s
capacity and our aim has always been to aid companies in expanding their
services and capabilities safely and efficiently. By having such a broad range
of members that include clients, erectors, designers, and health and safety
professionals, we have been able to assist in creating new opportunities that
allow our members to leverage greater value and standards in the scaffolding
industry.
