How Reputable Scaffolding Companies in Newbury, Staines and the Surrounding Areas Ensure Safe Structures

When working at height, safety is everything. For property owners, site managers, and contractors, choosing a reputable scaffold company isn’t just about convenience; it’s about ensuring every aspect of the scaffold system is designed, erected, and maintained in line with strict UK regulations.

At PTG Scaffolding, we take safety seriously. As one of the trusted scaffolding companies serving Ascot, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Staines, Windsor, Berkshire and Hampshire, we follow industry best practices and legal requirements to deliver strong, stable, and fully compliant structures for every project.

From guardrails and scaffold staircases to specialist designs and inspections, we provide everything you need for safe, compliant access solutions.

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UK Regulations Governing Scaffold Safety

In the UK, scaffolding is regulated under a combination of legislation and guidance documents, including:

  • The Work at Height Regulations 2005

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

  • NASC TG20:21 (for tube and fitting scaffolding)

  • BS EN 12811 (for temporary works equipment)

  • Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996

  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

  • TG9:21 (for the design and construction of temporary roofs)

These frameworks set out the legal duties of scaffolding companies, including how scaffolds must be designed, built, inspected and maintained. Reputable companies not only understand these standards but also apply them rigorously across all domestic, commercial and industrial scaffold projects.

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Key Safety Features of Professional Scaffolds

A well-built scaffold structure will always include the following essential safety elements:

  • Guardrails and toe boards to prevent falls and dropped tools

  • Stable base plates and sole boards to spread weight evenly

  • Ties and bracing to ensure the scaffold remains stable in wind or under load

  • Safe access points such as ladders, stair towers or lifts

  • Load-rated platforms that support workers, tools and materials without risk

At PTG Scaffolding, every domestic, commercial and industrial scaffold we install includes these safety features as standard, designed to suit your specific site conditions and project scope.

Scaffold Inspections

A critical part of maintaining scaffold safety is carrying out regular scaffold inspections. Under UK law, inspections must be carried out:

  • Before first use

  • Every 7 days thereafter

  • After any alterations, extreme weather, or events that could affect stability

As a responsible scaffold company, we provide comprehensive scaffold inspection services, carried out by qualified professionals across Ascot, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Staines, Windsor, Berkshire and Hampshire. Like all reputable scaffolding companies, we fully document our inspections and can supply them to site managers or safety auditors as required.

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