TG12:22 Tying Down of Scaffold Boards - Digital Download (PDF format)
This guidance note provides essential advice on the correct tying down of scaffold boards, helping companies prevent uplift, displacement, and related safety risks.
This 4 page technical guidance is aimed at scaffolding companies, site managers, and operatives. It focuses on the need to properly secure scaffold boards to prevent movement caused by wind, vibration, or site activities. The guidance outlines when tying down is required, suitable fixing methods, and inspection considerations to ensure boards remain stable and fit for purpose. By following this guidance, companies can reduce the risk of boards becoming dislodged, protect workers and the public, and maintain compliance with health and safety requirements.
