It seems as though it has been a while since we last spoke about a fulfilling and satisfying career in Scaffolding. With many people currently looking for a change in career and more and more scaffolding companies looking to recruit, we thought why not rekindle this topic. Whether you are looking to work in scaffolding in Nottingham, Staffordshire or Derby, many of the advantages are similar. So, let’s look and re-establish some of the great things about working in the scaffolding industry, whatever the location. You Are Always On The Move In your current job, you might be tied to one location or even one spot in particular. If this is the case, your role might seem restricting and potentially even leaving you feeling a little bored. Luckily, when working in scaffolding, you will not remain in one place for too long. Depending on the length of the project you are working on, you might be in one location longer than others but you will know you won’t be there for an extended period of time. When working in scaffolding, you will be required to travel wherever there is need for your services. As such, you might have to travel pretty much anywhere. So if you are tired of being stuck in one location, maybe a career in scaffolding is for you. You Will Meet New and Interesting People Meeting new and interesting people is always something that comes with a new career and/or job. But scaffolding more than most allows you to meet a diverse and unique pool of people. Firstly, you will work alongside a team of professional and welcoming scaffolders. You can usually lean on their extensive years of experience to help you while you find your feet in your new career. Then you can meet all manner of unique people who you will work for. Unbeatable Health and Safety Practises When at work, you want a strong peace of mind that you will feel safe and secure. Because scaffolding is considered a relatively high risk profession, there is always strong emphasis placed on the health and safety of employees and other associates. Feeling safe and secure is of paramount importance at work and arguably; scaffolding...
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In one of our recent blogs, we touched on how working in Scaffolding in Derby during the summer differentiates from the winter and more temperature months. With the UK forecast to see heatwave after heatwave, we thought it would be beneficial to revisit the intricacies of working on and/or scaffold erecting in Derby during a heatwave. While Derby does not see much sunshine, when heatwaves hit, it can be problematic. Especially when you can consider that many UK households are not built to withstand heat. So, let’s touch on some of the ways you can mitigate the effects of a heatwave and ensure the safety, comfort and overall integrity of all involved in the practise of scaffold erecting. Watch Out For Metal As you might have guessed, when the sun beats down on metal, it can significantly warm up and even be rather unpleasant to touch. As such, you might want to consider sparsely touching it or wearing appropriate and protective clothing. When working on or when erecting scaffolding, you will be required to at some points touch and work with metal. So not touching the metal is nearly completely off the table. Not to worry however, there are a couple of techniques you can implement so you do not feel or experience any form of discomfort. As previously mentioned, you could wear certain protective gloves. Additionally, you could also place the metal strategically in the shade ensuring it does not get too hot. Whether that be leaving the metal not in use in the shade or trying to assemble metal in the shade before fully erecting. Drink Plenty of Water Dehydration is one of the leading causes heatstroke and other heat related illnesses. As such, you will want to ensure you remain hydrated. Not only should you ensure you are taking relatively frequently breaks for water but you should ensure you are consuming the correct kinds of liquids. You should not be consuming alcohol or high caffeine containing drinks. While drinks such as diet sofa drinks and iced tea can be beneficial, a simple glass of cool water is always the safest and most effective option. Ensure Proper Sun Protection Is Upheld During a heatwave, the sun can...
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We here at Network Scaffold are proud to represent the scaffolding industry in Derby and, more broadly, in the UK. Well we have touched on this in many of our previous blogs, we thought we should dedicate a whole blog to highlight some of the advantages of performing scaffold erection in Derby. While it might be virtually impossible to list all of the positives of performing scaffolding in Derby, we will do our best to try and do it justice. So without further ado, let’s look at some of the many benefits of scaffolding in Derby. Brilliant Health and Safety Standards Much like the rest of the UK, organisations in the scaffolding industry practise high standards of health and safety. No matter the industry, whether it be warehouse work or the vast construction industry, you can rest assured that in Derby, the health and safety of employees and other associates is always at the forefront. As we have previously mentioned in our other blogs, health and safety is incredibly important when it comes to scaffolding. This is because the act of scaffolding is largely considered a high risk activity. This means that the utmost care should be taken when exhausting different outcomes to ensure the overall safety of all involved. Great Business Opportunities Derby and even Derbyshire more broadly has many unique buildings and subsequently different business opportunities available. With there being so many different types of buildings and so many unique business opportunities, there are all manners of possibilities available to potential scaffolders. To put it simply; so many buildings require all manner of scaffolding. Whether that be temporary construction, domestic homes and just about any other premises in need of renovation. Friendly and Welcoming People Everyone we have worked with or have worked for in Derby have been beyond welcoming and friendly. The same can also be said for surrounding areas. While this can be a more superficial reason, wanting to work with people who are friendly and welcoming is always very important. So you want to work for, or work with, people who are friendly, accepting and welcoming, why not try working in Derby? We hope we have successfully conveyed why scaffolding in Derby is such...
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Access scaffolding in Derbyshire is one of, if not the most, popular services we offer. At Network Scaffold, we have many years of experience erecting and dismantling scaffolding quickly and efficiently. This function just so happens to be the main aim of access scaffolding. For those of you who are unaware, access scaffolding is scaffolding which should allow for quick and easy access to certain structures and areas on a temporary basis. With the word access being in the name, it might connote that being able to have full and all encompassing access is at the forefront of this unique type of scaffolding. While you may now know and understand what access scaffolding is, you might be wondering, where might you see such scaffolding. And more specifically, where might you find it in Derby. To pinpoint every exact use of access scaffolding is virtually impossible, but we will touch on some of the most popular uses of the scaffolding and more specifically, the more common uses for access scaffolding in Derbyshire. Roof Repair Arguably the reason access scaffolding is used so often is because of roof repair. Roof repair is very common in Derby especially in the summertime. Because the length of time the roof repair might take is usually unclear, the erecting of the scaffolding needs to be quick and efficient ensuring it can erected quick enough so the roof is repaired in a reputable amount of time and being able to dismantled quickly enough so the process does not hinder future productivity. This makes access scaffolding the ideal solution for most roof repair circumstances. Work On New Build Homes Up and down the county, new houses are being built and further renovation is carried out on a regular basis. Due to the flexible nature of the new home building industry, our access scaffolding service is the primary scaffolding option when it comes to property maintenance. Statically speaking, new build homes normally require more work than newer homes however, access scaffolding can be a fantastic scaffolding option for them too. Temporary Construction In Derby, and most of the UK for that matter, there will be all manner of temporary construction sites that will be erected to work on...
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Crash decking, or crash deck if you want to use its shortened name, is an industry leading fall prevention system. Luckily, this industry leading system is provided by Network Scaffolding Ltd. While the term might sound quite aggressive and/or worrying, the crash deck is by far one of, if not the most, useful tools in a scaffolder’s health and safety regulators arsenal. All the way back in late 2020 we covered some of the many perks of crash deck scaffolding, however, we thought it might be about time to reiterate some of these many positives. Safety decking (as it is sometimes known), is a much safer option than a traditional working platform. When it comes to safety systems, it really is hard to beat it. Cushioned Fall While we may not wish to admit it, falls can occur when working on scaffolding. However, with our fantastic safety decking, you will not have to worry about injuries from a fall. This is because of the innovative cushioned fall system. As we previously stated, it is recommended a falling person is not exposed to more than 14g. This is all the more shocking when you consider a 80 kgs person falling from 2 metres in the ai will be exposed to 50g force. Luckily, the cushion softens the blow reducing the g force to virtually nothing. Our Specialist Team Recommend It Our specialist team analysed many different types of decking systems and found that the market leading crash decking was by fall the best fall protection platform. The team have acquired years so this helps to make their recommendations all the more important. Easy To Erect and Dismantle At Network Scaffold, we love to highlight systems that are easy to erect and dismantle. Afterall, one of the biggest struggles of using a new system is the trouble you might have erecting and dismantling it. Luckily, the safety decking system is incredibly to easy and dismantle. Meaning you can save your all important time and use it for other productive purposes. At Network Scaffolding, we have many years of experience providing safe working platforms for all scaffolding...
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In many of our previous blogs, we have touched on what working in scaffolding actually entails as well as what kind of person is best suited to scaffold working. An extensive career in scaffolding can be very fulfilling and enjoyable for many who take the career path. However, we did not detail what specific type of criteria must be met before you start to consider beginning a scaffolder. Being a well established supplier of scaffolding from Derbyshire, we understand what it takes to become a good scaffolder. While it is very hard to try and pinpoint a specific job description; this is because roles can have multiple complexities and duties to it, we will do our best to describe the perfect scaffolder. So if you have ever wondered what it takes to become a scaffolder, we will detail some of the various attributes you may need to become a scaffolder. Interpersonal and Communication We start with some of the most universal and all encompassing soft skills there are. To pretty much undertake any job, you need to be able to communicate quickly and effectively with others. Because scaffolding is mainly a team effort, communication is paramount in order to safely and efficiently carry out daily tasks. Comfortable Working At Heights It might go without saying, but if you do not feel comfortable working at heights, then maybe a career in scaffolding is not for you. Due to the nature of the business, scaffolders are required to work at heights. This is largely because of the fact that tall buildings require work to be had on them at great heights. Good Physical Health We have recently touched on how scaffolders are required to be in good physical condition. Scaffolders are required to do a lot of heavy lifting and they are required to be on their feet all day. This means good physical strength and fitness is paramount. Awareness of Health and Safety Regulations In many of our previous blogs, we detailed the importance of healthy and safety regulations in scaffolding. Scaffolding erecting and working on scaffolding can be a very high risk task. As such, correct procedures must be followed. To work safely in scaffolding, you must know and...
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