New safety campaign of scaffolders
The Swiss Scaffolding Contractors Association SGUV wants to prevent dangerous manipulations of scaffolds with its new campaign.
In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that scaffolds are being modified by users. The reasons are manifold, as are the consequences: serious accidents, fatal accidents, insurance costs, material damage and legal sanctions.
Aim of the new Stop! No tampering with the scaffold" campaign of the Swiss Scaffolding Contractors Association SGUV is to prevent modifications to scaffolding that increase the risk of accidents and their serious consequences.
Today's construction projects are complex, the deadlines tight. This increases the importance of planning and work preparation. The various types of work and their processes must be planned and coordinated with foresight. When planning scaffolds, important details must be clarified and then included in the invitation to tender. Today, scaffold adjustments are often unavoidable. Planners (purchasers), erectors and users bear responsibility.
The planner (orderer) coordinates the scaffolding work. He is responsible for maintenance and repair work on the scaffold. The erector creates a safe scaffold. He adapts the scaffold to the new conditions on behalf of the planner. The user may not modify the scaffold. Work must not be carried out on defective scaffolds.
The scaffold erector must be instructed in good time to modify or extend scaffolds. In this way, scaffolds can be prevented from being modified by the users.
The campaign is supported by the Suva supported.
