SG45:22 Management of Scaffolding Operations To BS 5975:2019 - Digital Download (PDF format)
The document provides practical guidance on managing scaffolding operations in accordance with BS 5975:2019, helping contractors plan, execute, and supervise temporary works safely and effectively.
This is a 6 page guidance note aimed at scaffolding contractors, site managers, temporary works coordinators and temporary works supervisors. It focuses on applying the principles of BS 5975:2019 – Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework, to scaffolding operations. The guidance covers planning, risk assessment, design verification, supervision, inspection, and documentation to ensure scaffolding structures are safe, compliant, and properly coordinated with other temporary works on site. By following this guidance, companies can enhance operational safety, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure the structural integrity of scaffolding during construction projects.
