TG07:21 Scaffold Board Nailplates - Digital Download (PDF format)
This guidance note provides practical advice on the use and inspection of scaffold board nailplates, helping companies ensure scaffold boards remain secure and safe in use.
This 2 page technical guidance is aimed at scaffolding companies, site managers, and operatives. It focuses on the correct specification, fitting, inspection, and maintenance of nailplates used on timber scaffold boards to prevent splitting and reduce the risk of board failure. The guidance outlines best practice for identifying damaged or missing nailplates and ensuring boards remain compliant and fit for purpose. By following this guidance, companies can extend board service life, and reduce the risk of accidents caused by defective scaffold boards.
