Health & Safety | Square
Ongoing Monitoring and Training
Fall Protection Measures
Personal protective equipment
Health and Safety | First & Always
Here – scaffolding health and safety is at the core of everything we do. As an SMAS-certified company, we follow strict HSE scaffolding regulations, including scaffolding regulations TG20:13, to ensure every project is delivered safely and professionally. Our team is fully trained in scaffold health and safety, with ongoing monitoring, use of appropriate PPE, and full protection measures in place. We handle the complete erection, alteration, and dismantling of scaffolding with regular inspections and detailed reporting. Committed to the highest standards of health and safety in scaffolding, we also support industry development through scaffolding health safety jobs across the region.
SMAS Certified
We’re proud to be a SMAS WorkSafe certified, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to scaffolding health and safety and full compliance with recognised industry standards. This certification confirms that our health and safety systems meet the SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) core criteria, giving our clients confidence in our safe working practices.
As a trusted provider of scaffold health and safety solutions across South Wales and Southwest England, we use our SMAS accreditation to reinforce our dedication to safe project delivery. From site setup to scaffold dismantling, our team follows stringent protocols, ensuring full alignment with health and safety scaffolding regulations, including scaffolding regulations TG20:13 and HSE scaffolding regulations.
Whether you’re managing a commercial build or planning a public event, working with a SMAS certified scaffolding company means working with a team that puts safety first – every time.
Compliance with UK Scaffolding Safety Regulations
We strictly adhere to all UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines related to scaffolding and work at height. Our team follows:
- The Work at Height Regulations 2005 – ensuring safe planning, supervision, and execution of work at height.
- HSE Scaffolding Guidelines (SG4 & TG20:13) – including best practices for fall prevention and structural stability.
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) – ensuring safety is considered at every stage of a project.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations – full PPE is worn on every job site.
All scaffolding structures we erect are inspected regularly by trained personnel and certified as safe before use. Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are carried out for every job, regardless of size.
Training & Safety Culture
Our scaffolders are fully trained and hold industry-recognised qualifications, including:
- CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) cards
- PASMA and IPAF for mobile and powered access
- Regular toolbox talks and health & safety briefings
We actively promote a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe practices. By fostering a strong safety culture, we protect our team and ensure safe outcomes for all clients across Newport, Cardiff, Bristol, and surrounding areas.
Peace of Mind For Our Clients
Maintains full public and employer liability insurance
Delivers fully certified scaffolding solutions
Follows up-to-date safety practices and legislation
Provides full documentation and sign-offs for every stage of scaffolding work
Site-Specific Safety Planning
No two projects are the same, which is why we carry out site-specific risk assessments and tailor our safety approach to each individual site. Whether you’re in a busy city centre like Cardiff or working on a remote industrial facility in Gwent, we adapt our safety procedures to suit your needs.
Health & Safety FAQs | Square Scaffolding
The main safety requirement for scaffolding is that it must be designed, erected, inspected, and maintained in accordance with HSE scaffolding regulations and Work at Height Regulations 2005. At Square Scaffolding, we follow all scaffolding health and safety legislation to the letter
Typical scaffolding safety hazards include falls from height, collapsing structures, falling tools, and poor access. Our scaffold health and safety policy mitigates these risks through proper training, inspections, and secure scaffold erection safety procedures.
The HSE scaffolding regulations cover safe design, erection, use, and dismantling of scaffolds. We follow best practice outlined in TG20 and SG4 guidance, ensuring every structure meets national scaffold safety compliance standards.
Our scaffold health and safety approach includes full risk assessments, method statements for scaffolding, daily checks, and trained personnel to ensure site-wide safety from start to finish.
Health and safety rules for tower scaffold include stabilisation, safe assembly by trained workers, fall protection, and regular checks. Our team is experienced in scaffold towers with full safety certification.
Our scaffolding safety inspections include pre-use checks, weekly site reviews, and post-weather-event evaluations. All inspections follow HSE protocols and are documented.
We implement careful scaffold dismantling safety protocols, using clear procedures and team communication to avoid hazards. Every dismantle is risk-assessed and managed by fully insured scaffolders.
We offer full scaffolding safety in South Wales, including Cardiff, Bridgend, Swansea, and Carmarthen, as well as West Wales, with a reputation for trusted scaffolding services.
Yes – We’re a SMAS accredited scaffolding company, meaning we meet top-level safety standards verified through an independent, nationally recognised health and safety scheme.
We offer full residential scaffolding safety, including safe access for roofing, chimney repairs, and extensions – all supported by our safe access scaffolding systems.
Common scaffolding safety violations include lack of guardrails, improper access, overloaded platforms, and failure to inspect scaffolds regularly. We pride ourselves on being a compliant scaffolding contractor with strict adherence to scaffolding safety standards.
Scaffold rules and regulations in the UK are governed by the HSE and include requirements for competent erection, regular inspection, fall protection, and load-bearing standards. We comply with all health and safety scaffolding regulations.
Scaffolding health and safety is the framework of regulations, inspections, and working procedures that protect workers and the public from harm during scaffold use. We are a SMAS approved scaffolding company and take safety seriously.
Our scaffold health and safety policy outlines our commitment to protecting people and property. It includes strict adherence to health and safety legislation for scaffolding, regular safety inspections, and staff training.
Yes – we provide scaffolding safety for construction sites, including full scaffolding risk assessments and tailored scaffolding safety procedures to suit complex builds.
Yes – all projects include safe scaffold erection, carried out by trained and qualified scaffolders near you. Our crews follow strict scaffold erection safety procedures.
Yes – we’re proud to be a scaffolding safety company in Newport, serving homeowners and contractors with safe scaffolding services that are SMAS-accredited and professionally managed.
Yes – our scaffolding safety services extend to Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, and Exeter. We’re known for safe scaffolders and risk-managed projects across the South West.
We are CHAS and SMAS scaffolding contractors, showing our commitment to best practices in every aspect of health, safety, and access work.
Yes – our commercial scaffolding safety covers large-scale builds, office refurbishments, retail sites, and public sector work, all with risk-assessed scaffolding services and SMAS-certified crews.