Dr Scaffold

IMPORTANT: Use ONLY on DROP FORGED Scaffold fittings! Do NOT use impact wrenches on pressed steel fittings. Pressed steel fittings can be damaged, distorted, or fail under impact wrench forces. Key Safety Points Torque Testing is Essential Confirm your impact wrench applies torque around 50 Nm (EN 74 standard). Test regularly & keep records to ensure consistent torque delivery. Prevent over-tightening or under-tightening that risks scaffold stability. Training & Risk Assessment Operators...

Energy absorbing lanyards are an important part of many fall arrest systems on scaffolding sites — but there’s a common misunderstanding about how much height you really need for them to work safely . Used in the wrong situation, they can give a false sense of security and put scaffolders in serious danger. Here’s the straight truth from Dr Scaffold on when you should (and shouldn’t) use them, the alternatives to consider, and how the Work at Height Regulations 2005  apply. What Is a...

In the world of scaffolding, clarity, consistency, and safety are everything. Yet for too long, we've worked around outdated habits and legacy measurements—especially when it comes to lacing and bracing scaffolding beams. It’s time for the industry to evolve. Let’s talk straight: it’s time to move away from 1.2m and 2.4m centres and standardise to 1m and 2m spacings—just like the designers already do. Why This Change Matters Most scaffold designs—particularly for temporary works and beam...