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Featured SE ArticleNEW VS. USED SCAFFOLD: WHICH OPTION FITS YOUR PROJECT?
Buying new scaffold can provide access to current equipment, defined specifications and a predictable supply route. Buying used scaffold can provide another route to acquiring equipment, particularly where suitable inventory is already available. But new is not automatically better, and used is not automatically cheaper.
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Industry News · ScaffMag · Oct 25, 2026
Two hospitalized in south London scaffolding collapse incident
Two people were hospitalized after scaffolding collapsed on Streatham High Road in south London on October 25, 2026. Both were rescued before fire crews arrived; London Ambulance Service treated them at the scene and transported them to hospital. The incident prompted five emergency calls and involved crews from multiple fire stations. The cause of the collapse was not confirmed by emergency services, though some media linked it to Storm Boelo.
Industry News · ScaffMag · Oct 13, 2026
Man hospitalized following scaffolding fall in Evesham
A man was hospitalized after falling from scaffolding on Oat Street near Evesham Library on Tuesday, 13 October. Specialist paramedics from the West Midlands Ambulance Service's Hazardous Area Response Team and firefighters rescued him from the platform and lowered him to ground level. He received trauma care at the scene before being transported to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. West Mercia Police attended to manage traffic as part of Oat Street was cordoned off during the response.
Industry News · ScaffMag · Oct 8, 2026
Tyne Bridge In the UK closes for overhead protection deck installation project
The Tyne Bridge will close from 23 October to 2 November 2026 for scaffolders to install an overhead protection deck during the half-term period. The structure, comprising independent scaffold legs along both footpaths and twin aluminium beams spanning between them, will enable main arch restoration work to proceed in early 2027 while protecting the public below. Up to 70% of the deck will be completed during the full closure, with the remainder installed during weekday overnight closures in November.
Industry News · ScaffMag · Oct 8, 2026
Hong Kong construction fatalities reach 21 as fall death halts platform work
A 34-year-old construction worker died in a fall at a public housing site in Tung Chung, Hong Kong on 7 October while dismantling an external-wall working platform. The death marks the 21st construction fatality recorded by a workers' rights group this year, with nearly half involving falls from height. Hong Kong's Labour Department suspended all platform work at the site and issued a Work Safety Alert, while safety advocates called for dedicated fall-protection legislation and stronger supervision on construction projects.
Industry News · Construction Links · Oct 6, 2026
Making Safety Eyewear a Worker Choice Rather Than Mandate
Despite meeting compliance requirements and mandating safety glasses, many workers still fail to wear eye protection regularly. The article examines human factors behind non-compliance—including discomfort, fogging, style concerns, and self-perception—rather than policy failures. Addressing worker comfort, visibility, and confidence in eyewear design can transform safety from a rulebook into a workplace culture where protection is chosen willingly.
Industry News · Department Of Labor News · Oct 1, 2026
Railroad Faces Penalties for Firing Worker Who Halted Operations During Storm
The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA division determined that Union Pacific Railroad illegally terminated a North Little Rock yardman after he refused to work during a lightning storm and cited federal safety guidelines. The employee initiated a safety stand-down, citing OSHA and NOAA lightning safety standards, and was removed from service within minutes. In June 2026, OSHA ordered Union Pacific to expunge employment records of the incident, restore the employee's work history, and pay back wages, benefits, and damages totaling at least $304,869 plus attorney's fees.
Industry News · ScaffMag · Sep 24, 2026
Singapore makes fire-retardant scaffold netting compulsory from 2027
Singapore will require scaffold netting installed outside buildings to meet fire-retardant specifications for construction projects awarded from 1 March 2027, with certification requirements following from 1 March 2028.
Industry News · ScaffMag · Sep 24, 2026
Scaffolding Association sets National Scaffolding Week for October 5 to 9
National Scaffolding Week will run October 5–9, 2026, organized by the Scaffolding Association to raise the industry's profile and showcase career opportunities. The campaign features the returning Fastest Fixer challenge, ScaffStar nominations recognizing industry contributors, and a social media toolkit for companies to share projects and workforce stories. The scaffolding sector contributes approximately £2.86 billion annually to the UK economy and supports around 34,000 operatives across more than 6,000 companies.
Industry News · ScaffMag · Sep 23, 2026
Worker killed in 10-metre fall during Colosseum lighting install
A 22-year-old rope-access technician, Andrea Moretti, died after falling approximately 10 metres while installing a new lighting system inside Rome's Colosseum on September 23, 2026. The incident occurred during overnight work, and the Rome public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation with workplace safety officials examining the circumstances. Initial reports suggest Moretti was wearing a harness when found but may not have been connected to the rope at the time of the fall, though no cause has been formally established pending technical examinations and autopsy results.
SE Article · Resources · Dec 13, 2025
How to Choose the Right Scaffolding Type for Your Project
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