ScafftagLegal requirements

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The Work at Height Regulations 2005 applies to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury.

The scaffold must be inspected prior to being used for the first time, following exposure to weather conditions likely to have affected its strength or stability, after substantial addition, dismantling or other alteration and at intervals not exceeding 7 days from the date of last inspection.

The Scafftag® system with its unique holder and insert system ensures all are aware of the current status of the structure. A Scafftag® should be fitted at all legal access points (normally ladder access) from the first build stage and is to remain on the structure until dismantle thereby communicating a safety message to all.

If a scaffold fails inspection this must be reported by the person carrying out the inspection, to the person responsible for the scaffolding as soon as possible.

A copy of inspection records should be kept on site and a further copy is to be retained for a period of three months from completion of the work by the person on whose behalf the inspection was carried out.

By adopting the Scafftag® system, you are demonstrating your duty of care to your workers and that you have done everything reasonably practical to ensure safe access and egress and from the place of work as well as giving them as much information required to work safely.

How it works

Stage 1: A holder displaying prohibition is attached permanently to the scaffolding structure at all legal access points.

Stage 2: Structure inspected to ascertain if it passes inspection. If it passes inspection, insert is completed and placed into holder. If the scaffold fails inspection, holder is left in prohibition to display “Do not use Scaffold” symbol.

Stage 3: Scaffold structure then re-inspected and if it passes inspection, status insert is updated and placed into holder.

Ref: STH Scafftag® holder Ref: STSI (st)

Scafftag® standard insert front

Ref: STSI (st)Scafftag® standrad insert back

Clearly better for business

Scafftag’s unique holder and insert systems make the latest status and unique identity of equipment clearly and instantly visible at the point of use which: Reduces the risk of assumption and therefore accidents and equipment damage Eliminates time wasted checking latest status back at the office or with a supervisor Ensures everyone shares the same information

This can improve your safety, maintenance and identification processes and performance which directly impacts on productivity and costs.

There are two different shaped holders – one for tube and clip scaffolds and one for system structures. For both types, the durable plastic holder is slipped over the scaffold tube during erection and can be further stabilised with nylon ties if desired.

Suitable for all scaffolding types and structures

Technical specification

Dimensions: 300mm (l) x 91mm(w)Material & properties: ABSTemperature (degrees C): -5 to +65Attachment Methods: Hung, cable tie

Holder - system structures

InsertDimensions: 200mm (l) x 83mm (w)Material: PolypropyleneTemperature (degress C): Max. temp. 125 degrees C

Dimensions: 305mm (l) x 91mm(w)Material & properties: ABSTemperature (degrees C): -5 to +65Attachment Methods: Hung, cable tie

Holder - tube and clip

InsertDimensions: 200mm (l) x 83mm (w)Material: PolypropyleneTemperature (degress C): Max. temp. 125 degrees C

An unrivalled solution

Scafftag® offers you a unique set of advantages: Specifically designed system for scaffolding Inserts include data relating not only to maximum loads appropriate to the scaffold as based on BS: 5007, but also noting when the last inspection was carried out and by whom, and when the next inspection is due Cost effective method of recording checks and inspecting the structures Weatherproof, UV protected and durable to withstand the toughest industrial environments

Customised to your needs

Remember, with Scafftag you can totally customise your Scafftag® or any other tagging system to reflect your unique issues, branding, work processes and operating environment.

Standard inserts

STSI 483Heavyduty

STSI 482General purpose

STSI 480Light duty

STSI 479Very light duty

STSI 483Special purpose

Colour coded inserts

STSIScafftag® standard insert front

STSIScafftag® standardinsert back

Alternative inserts are available which use colour-coding and pictorial images indicating instantly the maximum load recommendations for the scaffold in question. These are particularly useful for sites where varying maximum loadings are in place, and for sites where English is not everybody’s first language.

Prohibition notice inserts

STSI PD S22 STSI P

Safetrak®

A complete solution

The Scafftag® can be used in conjunction with Safetrak®, an electronic management tool that shares information on equipment status and controls the workflow between onsite employees and managers using handheld devices and specially designed software. A specific scaffolding inspection module is available or can be customised accord-ing to your needs.

The Blue BookB

For a paper based alternative, Scafftag provides The Blue Book which has been designed to provide a convenient and simple way of keeping scaffold records. The loose-leaf binder includes legislation guidelines, handover certificates, fault sheets, safety information and inspection reports.

ScaffileC

A purpose designed wall mounted racking system. It holds duplicates of corresponding inserts in use out on site. The Scaffile gives you a centrally controlled, quick status reference system of current inspection and maintenance tasks.

Poster and pocket memoD

The scaffolding poster and pocket memo are invaluable, handy on-site guides to scaffolding components and inspection checks.

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A solution for every application

In addition to the Scaffolding system, Scafftag offers a further range of solutions for other working at height equipment including:

Mobile towers Ladders, steps, stools and podiums Fall protection equipment Access equipment

And beyond its Working at Height range, Scafftag provides solutions to variety of different applications for: Plant, machinery, vehicles and tools (forklifts, PAT testing, etc) Workspace control (confined spaces, asbestos, etc) Processes and pipelines (Lockout tagout, valves, etc)

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A total scaffold inspection and management system

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Order reference codes for Scafftag®

For all items below, please refer to our latest list available from your local Scafftag office.

Scafftag® MK 1 (for scaffolding) STSH Box of 10 holders, 20 STSI inserts, & two permanent marking pens STH Box of 10 Scafftag® holders & 1 permanent marking pen STSI (st) Standard Scafftag® MK 1 inserts STSM Pack of 10 permanent marking pens

Scafftag® MK 1 (for system scaffold) STSH SYS Box of 10 holders, 20 STSI standard inserts & two permanent marking pens STH SYS Box of 10 Scafftag® holders & 1 permanent marking pen STSM Pack of 10 permanent marking pens

Scafftag® MK 1 additional/alternative inserts STSI 479 Very light duty – grey STSI 480 Light duty – purple STSI 481 General purpose - orange STSI 482 Heavy duty – blue STSI 483 Special purpose – brown STSIP Scaffold inspector’s prohibition insert STSI PD Special status insert: AWAITING DISMANTLE SO NOT USE SCAFFOLD S22 Special status insert: SCAFFOLD NOT TO BE USED BEYOND THIS POINT

Scafftag® MK2 (for system scaffolding) STSH 2 Box of 10 holders, 20 STSI 369 ETS standard inserts and two permanent marking pens STH 2 Box of 10 Scafftag® holders & 1 permanent marking pen STSI369ETS Standard Scafftag® MK2 inserts STSIP ETS Scaffold inspectors prohibition insert STSM Pack of 10 permanent marking pens

Scaffile SCAFFILE Purpose designed wall mounted racking system which holds duplicates of corresponding inserts

Scafftag Equip your business

If you are interested in reviewing and improving your current status management processes relating to scaffolding, then why not arrange for a free Scafftag Equip Assessment? This is a personal, one-to-one session with a Scafftag Equip expert to systematically identify issues on your site. We have free resources which we can supply at the assessment. We then work with you to deliver high visibility, co-ordinated systems that communicate with your workforce to improve safety and maximise efficiency. Training tools, operational guidance and legislation advice are all part of the on-going personal service.

For further information or to book your individual expert assessment; Call +44 (0)845 089 4060or email equipme@scafftag.com

Enhance your performance today with a free Scaftag Equip Assessment

Contact us

Tel: +44 (0)845 089 4060 Email: customer.services@scafftag.com Website: www.scafftag.com

All prices are quoted excluding VAT and carriage. All product information within this brochure is subject to change. Images for illustration purposes only. Scafftag® and Safetrak® are registered trade names of Brady Corporation limited. Scafftag is not the generic word or name for labels, tags, inserts or their holders designed to be attached to scaffolding, and on no account should be so used. © Copyright Brady Corporation limited 2008.