Scaffold collapse is sometimes caused by unauthorised dismantling or by the “borrowing” of boards and tubes etc from the erected scaffold and weakening it. Other safety issues such as falls from scaffolds often caused by poorly constructed working platforms, inadequate

When selecting equipment for work at height, employers must Provide the most suitable equipment appropriate for the work Take account of factors such as the working conditions (e.g. weather) The nature, frequency and duration of the work The risks to

Describe the risks from working at height include work from ladders, scaffolds and platforms. Other examples can include work on roofs, on elevated structures, over tanks, pits or water, on cliffs and steep ground, on top of vehicles or trailers, poor edge protection, unguarded openings,