Bam Construct bans non-registered scaffolders

BAM Construct will insist that scaffolding contractors on its sites must be members of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation.

BAM is now writing to its scaffolding contractors urging them to join the confederation if they want to work with them in the future.

Frank Garnett, director of health and safety, said: "Our goal is continuing to reduce accidents and creating an incident free work place for the benefit of all personnel on BAM sites. We also believe in engaging with our supply chain for the betterment of the industry.

"We are committed to ensuring all our sites are safe places of work and doing this through collaboration and leadership. That’s why we have committed our support to NASC by stating that in future BAM will only employ NASC member companies on all our construction sites."

Robin James, NASC managing director, said: "BAM’s decision to use NASC members is a significant backing for the industry’s commitment to spread best practice and change regarding safe erection of scaffolding. It will help scaffolding contractors to use collective protection and comply with the Work at Height Regulations. This protects both themselves and those around them."