Make sure all planks and walk boards are at least 36 inches below the highest point of any portable scaffolding.

Whether you are a scaffolding rental company or you're a laborer responsible for renting scaffolding for job sites, it's imperative that you purchase comprehensive insurance packages.

You may wish to buy new scaffolding boards when you buy scaffolding that has been used.

It's also essential that anyone who will work on a scaffold over 12 feet take prior training and hold a competency certificate.

If you a planning any alterations outside the system scaffolding manufacture or suppliers guidelines, it should be designed by an experienced and knowledgeable person.

If you need to erect scaffolding on or over a public highway, you’ll need to apply for a licence. This can be issued by your Local Highway Authority.

Always be sure that the name of the scaffolding company is not associated with anything negative.

A scaffolding company that fails to comply with legislation could cost them dearly. Especially in the case of a fatality where there is no evidence of scaffolding training.

Always make sure system scaffolding is designed and erected within the guidelines of the manufactures handbook.

It is advisable for the employer to designate a competent employee who is qualified in scaffolding to supervise scaffolding erection, dismantling and alteration.