Health & Safety

We are also members of the CHAS institute & Constructionline Federation.

Hewaswater Scaffolding Limited is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients, staff and general public at all times.  We take all possible steps to ensure that work is carried out in a safe and secure environment.

All operatives are issued with Harness's and work to SG4 regulations.

Hewaswater Scaffolding Ltd have fully compliant Employer's and Public Liability Insurance.

We only use BS 1139 or E10 equivalent tubes and fittings, with guaranteed strength for safety.  All scaffolds are erected in accordance with BS 5973, The Construction Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations (CHSW) and Working at Heights 2005.

We carry out Risk Assessments and Method Statements before work commences.

All Operatives wear minimal Personal Protective Clothing at all times.

We carry out from receipt of order, on site regular continued Health and Safety checks.

Hewaswater Scaffolding Ltd is happy to discuss any safety concerns you may have, prior, during or on completion of work.

Please find below some useful Health and Safety links:

www.nasc.org.uk - National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC)

www.citb.co.uk - Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)

www.pasma.org.uk - Prefabricated Access Supplier's and Manufacturer's Association (PASMA)

www.ipaf.org - International Powered Access Federation

www.wahsa.org.uk - Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA)

www.hse.gov.uk - Health and Safety Executive

www.ladders-blma.co.uk - British Ladder Manufacturer's Association (BLMA)

www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp - British Standards