A mobile access tower (or ‘zip up’ tower) provides a free standing, stable working platform up to a maximum height of around 10-12m. Typically hired from a high street tool hire shop, their light ...

Self-erecting tower cranes are taking the next step in the global construction industry by making an impact on the residential home market.

In 1977, five ironworkers fell to their deaths from improperly erected scaffolding on the construction site of a power plant in the Midwest. Donald, the site superintendent of the ironworkers, had ...

Advanced guardrails are becoming increasingly available on scaffold towers increasing safety for erectors and users. Maria Hadlow reports on some new developments Falls from height are one of the most ...

The UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has issued the scaffold checklist. The guide clarifies when scaffolding is required and what level of training and competence those erecting, dismantling, ...