When dismantling NEVER drop scaffolding components from heights. As well as damaging the components it may cause injury or even death to persons below.

Vertical ties must be placed at the end of the scaffolding. The ties must be installed when erecting the scaffolding and only removed once the scaffolding is dismantled.

Falls from a height, especially from independent scaffolding, continue to be the biggest killer on construction sites.

If you are using a scaffold company you must make sure they have obtained an appropriate license before any work is carried out.

Always ensure that DIY scaffold is properly secured, with outriggers as necessary, before use.

Don't allow anyone to work on scaffolds during storms or in high winds, and don't allow anyone to move a scaffold while workers are on it unless it's been designed for that purpose.

It may seem to be easy to erect and use scaffolding, but there are thousands of accidents caused each year by those who do not know how to erect scaffolding safely.

A conventional scaffolding system will be made of a number of sections which are stacked up to build a framework to a desired height.

There are variations on each types of scaffolding. Its important to decide the type of scaffold for each job as a life will depend on it.

A mobile scaffold is a type of freestanding independent scaffold. It is mounted on castors or wheels that swivel and allow the scaffold to be easily moved from location to location.