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