Current criteria for scaffolding criticised

The NASC (National Access &
Scaffolding Confederation) the
recognised trade body for
scaffolding guidance undertook a
survey earlier this year to ascertain
what criteria a scaffold company was
expected to comply with in order to
erect a scaffold close to the general
public.

Surprisingly almost every
authority adopted different criteria.

To address this the NASC has
developed detailed criteria and
guidance to address this situation
and provide any authority in the UK
with the ability to demand a
consistent standard for scaffolding
companies to comply with industry
best practice and legal requirements.

The criteria can be viewed an