A Reputable Scaffolding Company in Chelsea | Elco Scaffolding
As the go-to scaffolding contractor for homeowners, business owners and tradesmen throughout the Chelsea area, we take a meticulous approach when it comes to safety, and are always happy to advise clients on the right way to work at height. And that’s what our scaffolding erectors have looked to do on this page: provide a resource so that the next time you make use of our scaffolding services, you have something at hand to help you reduce the risk of the work you’re taking on.
More interested in getting a quote for these scaffolding services? Contact our scaffolding erectors directly on 01268 906 230 or 07825 069 647. You’ll struggle to find a scaffolding company in Chelsea with such experience and evidence of fantastic work, at the kinds of competitive prices we quote.
3 Safety Tips - Working on Scaffolding
Wear the Appropriate PPE - If you’re working on a multi-level scaffolding structure, or going to be maneuvering around below/around the scaffold, then a quality hard hat is absolutely essential. Another bit of kit that any scaffolding contractor worth their salt knows is indispensable is the high-vis. It’s vital you stand out from the structure and those working with you know exactly where you are! Goggles, especially when drilling or hammering away at brickwork, can help Chelsea based clients avoid discomfort via dust in the eyes and prevent it being the cause of accidental falls. Solid workboots are also essential, to ensure grip on the scaffold and protection from falling materials.
Don’t Overload the Scaffold - When our scaffolding erectors are designing a structure for construction in the Chelsea area, it is with a precise purpose in mind which dictates its maximum load. This will be told to you early on in the process, and feature on the scaffolding itself. Do not by any means overload the scaffold; ask any provider of scaffolding services the worst stories they’ve heard about accidents around the industry? It’s always collapses, and these collapses are nearly always caused by misuse e.g overloading.
Have a Plan - Working as a cohesive unit is essential when plying a trade at height. Miscommunication, a lack of organisation (e.g mislaid tools that can be tripping hazards, randomly placed materials), and a general lack of strategy can also endanger you. For decades now, serving as the Chelsea area’s favored scaffolding company, our scaffolding erectors have synergised to the point where every job proceeds like clockwork, and every last member of our team knows exactly where they need to be and what they’re doing before a job gets started. Take a leaf out of our book and plan/train ahead of time, and you’ll be working like a scaffolding contractor in no time at all!