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The purpose of a brickguard is to prevent materials from falling off the working platform of the scaffold where toeboards do not offer sufficient protection. The inclusion or omission of brickguards should be considered when discussing the contract.
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This revision has been a fine-tuned following a systematic review of the guidance and understanding the realisation of substantial health and safety improvements in work areas previously targeted. The core principles of SG4 remain unchanged, albeit with continued emphasis on the 'Scaffolders' Safe Zone' method of working. To get the summary of changes to SG4, go to https://nasc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Changes-to-SG4.docx 61 pages. This guidance is available for pdf download only.
The aim of this guidance note is to give some practical guidance on how to comply with the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 with regard to internal edge protection. 2 pages
The NASC are committed to involving everyone in health and safety matters whether on construction sites or in the office. To effect a change we must consider our workforce and consult with all those involved in a project, listening to and where necessary acting upon the views of the workforce. 8 pages
Initially there is no structure in place against which the scaffold can be tied. The scaffold may surround a structure, but it is still vital that measures to ensure stability are incorporated. Accordingly the initial stability of the scaffold structure must be achieved by means other than ties. Design input is still critical. 8 pages
Construction workers including scaffolders need adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place to warm up and eat food and somewhere to store clothing, keeping street clothing separate from work clothing to avoid any contamination. 4 pages
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