Highlighting the importance of asbestos training to the sector, UKATA is supporting National Scaffolding Week 2022 running from 26 – 30 September.
Organised by the Scaffolding Association, the first National Scaffolding Week (NSW) aims to inspire a new generation to take up industry roles by shining a light on projects, career options and skills training available within a dynamic sector of construction.
NSW also provides an opportunity to highlight some of the achievements of the organisations and individuals already operating within the scaffolding sector and showcase best practice and innovation.
Robert Candy, Chief Executive, Scaffolding Association said; “It’s no secret that the scaffolding and access sector is struggling to garner the interest of young people as a potential career choice, or for those looking to change careers in later life. NSW aims to firmly establish scaffolding, and the diverse range of roles available, as a rewarding and viable career.”
The Scaffolding sector is worth £2.86 billion to the UK economy with 34,000 UK scaffolding operatives and 6,000 scaffolding companies.
It is important Scaffolders are aware of the risks associated to working with asbestos, as they may come across it when working on a building that was built or refurbished before the year 2000. The Health and Safety Executive estimates that about 5,000 people die every year in the UK from asbestos-caused cancers.
Established in 2008, UKATA is a highly respected, leading authority on asbestos training. Its passion is to both maintain and improve asbestos training, ensuring the highest standards are upheld by means of continual quality assessment.
UKATA continuously works within current legislation as a minimum, whilst collaborating with industry partners to ensure that the UK has the highest standards of asbestos safety.
UKATA freely shares knowledge and information both online and across social media, demonstrating that education remains its top priority.
Published on Monday 26th September 2022