The Scaffolding Specialist’s Pressure
The recent COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the government have not halted the construction industry in London, so no contractor should feel compelled, due to fear of penalties or any other reason, to send workers to sites they consider unsafe.
This comes after the government advised scaffolding specialists to make risk-based assessments of every project that they’re working on or currently in the process of starting. The Government have made considerable efforts to speak with scaffolding contractors in London to better understand the challenges they are currently facing.
Health and Safety should be Prioritised
It has been clear throughout the epidemic that many contractors are under unreasonable pressure to continue working on scaffolds and building sites.
The health and safety of workers should always be the top priority, and scaffolding contractors in London should feel empowered to remove workers from a site if it is deemed unsafe without facing penalties. It is imperative that the government provides clearer guidance and information during future public broadcasts and specifically for the construction and scaffolding industries.
