Trade associations & accreditations

Blencowe Scaffolding Ltd are long-standing members of the NASC and take an active role in attending regional meetings to ensure we are kept informed of changing legislation, best practice in the scaffolding industry, and all other factors affecting us as a considerate and competent scaffolding contractor.

Blencowe Scaffolding Ltd have been awarded the following approvals / accreditations, many of which require in-depth on-site or desk-top audits, to ensure that our operations, record keeping, training and procedures comply with their requirements and adhere to best industry practice.

		www.nasc.org.uk The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation has been the established national trade association for the scaffolding industry in the UK for more than 60 years. Their objective is to ensure the scaffolding and access industry maintains the highest practicable standards of workmanship via cohesive development and detailed regulation. The NASC’s membership accounts for over 75% of the UK’s total spend on scaffolding.
		www.chas.gov.uk The Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme is established as the market leader for health and safety pre-qualification in the UK. It is a non-commercial scheme available to suppliers (those who provide goods and services) and to organisations (buyers) looking for suitably competent suppliers.
		www.constructionline.co.uk Constructionline is the UK's largest register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants. In terms of efficiency, time and cost saving and best practice, Constructionline is proven to deliver for public and private sector organisations alike. Their service is recommended by the OGC Common Minimum Standards and The Local Government Task Force.
		www.cisrs.org.uk The Construction Industry Scaffolder Record Scheme (CISRS) has been the industry recognised scaffold training scheme for over 30 years. It is the preferred scaffolding qualification of all the major organisations including CSCS, NASC, HSE, UKCG, T&G, UCATT and the largest sscaffold  systems manufacturers.
		www.cscs.uk.com The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was set up to help the construction industry to improve quality and reduce accidents. CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others. They cover hundreds of occupations so whatever you do in construction there will be a card that is suitable for you.
		www.smasltd.com Safety Management Advisory Services operate two national assessment schemes – Worksafe Contractor and Worksafe Consultant which have been designed to allow you to demonstrate your Health and Safety competence simply and quickly.
		www.hse.gov.uk The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is the national independent watchdog for work related health, safety and illness. They are an independent regulator acting in the public interest to reduce work-related death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces.
		www.ssg.co.uk SSG Training and consultancy pride themselves in exceeding their client’s expectations. Through their health, safety and environmental training and consultancy services, they believe that they can make a positive difference in today’s workplace.
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