SG34:17 Guidance on Protection of the Public - Digital Download (PDF format)
The document provides provides practical health and safety guidance on protecting the public around scaffolding sites, helping contractors manage safety, legal, and reputational risks.
This is a 23 page guidance note aimed at scaffolding contractors, site managers, and operatives. It focuses on identifying and mitigating risks to the public in and around scaffolding operations, including pedestrians and neighbouring properties. The guidance covers site planning, hoardings, signage, access control, and safe working practices to ensure that scaffolding activities do not endanger the public, helping companies comply with health and safety legislation, reduce liability, and maintain professional standards on site.
