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27/08/2026

01/04/2026

UK Government to Ban Impact Wrenches on Scaffolding Sites 🚨

In a surprise announcement this morning, the UK Government has revealed plans to ban the use of imact wrenches by scaffolders nationwide, citing “excessive noise pollution and aggressive bolt-tightening.”

The proposed legislation—rumoured to be titled the “Manual Tightening and Traditional Methods Act 2026”—would require all scaffolders to revert to spanners and hand tools only, with immediate effect.
A government spokesperson stated:
“We believe the unmistakable ‘BRRRRRR’ of impact wrenches has become a public nuisance. Additionally, there are concerns that bolts are being tightened… too efficiently.”

🔧 What This Means for Scaffolders
All impact wrenches to be handed in at designated “Tool Amnesty Points”
Introduction of mandatory wrist-strength assessments
New training courses titled “Back to Basics: The Art of the Spanner”
Suggested daily warm-up exercises to prevent “manual tightening fatigue”

🏗️ Industry Reaction
The scaffolding industry has responded with confusion and disbelief.
One scaffolder commented:
“Next they’ll be banning spirit levels and telling us to eyeball it.”
Another added:
“We’ve just got used to torque testing properly, now they want us back in the Stone Age.”
We have asked the NASC for comment, but we are still awaiting their response to this latest news.
📢 Public Response
Members of the public have reportedly welcomed the quieter mornings, with one resident saying:
“It’s the first time I’ve opened the window without hearing a machine gun going off at 7am.”

We have asked the NASC for comment but we are still awaiting their response to this latest news.

Well done to those who guessed it was an April's fool prank.

To those who fell for it don't worry everyone cannot be perfect all of the time.

We hope this made you laugh and brought a smile to your face. 😁

12/12/2025

Cisrs changes are coming - digital app with build in CPD modules which gain you points. Get enough points within the required timescale and no need to go the centre every fives to sit the two day CPD course. Automatic renewal of cards.
Failure will result in attending a centre.
Coming in 2026.

I bet you have to pay to do each module. I could be incorrect and I hope I am. Time will tell. Remember when the government said whoooooo hoooooo go electric and it will be free motoring 😂🤣😂🤣

08/04/2025

When will people start to listen.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1X9ZxZXzAe/

11/02/2025

Is everyone aware of the new Building act and the Procurement act that comes into force from late Feb 2025.

Stay ahead - Be Prepared.

07/02/2025

Always friendly to get some feedback from a client. So, last night, I received an emergency request. A late shift was incurred, but the emergency was resolved before operations commenced this morning. Client and PC were over the moon, as delays to any project usually mean added costs. This afternoon, we received this. I know you can pay for these to make your business look good. We don't do such things. We do what it says on the tin. We also don't pester clients to do them on our behalf. However, the timing could not have been better at 3pm on a Friday afternoon. What a lovely gesture, so thank you.

Have a great, safe weekend, everyone.

17/01/2025

How many times have you heard this "it's OK it's only a private job we will have it down in a couple of hours"
Safety often goes out of the window. When an event happens why does everyone say we should have clipped on, we know better.
Risks occur on every task we undertake. The only difference is the outcome when something does happen.
Is it really worth saving five minutes by taking the chance because if you choose to do so this could be you.

Update.

Since we posted this video we have been asked to delete it a few times so not to cause the family any duress. I will be clear this was or never will be our intention. All the time when I am out and about I see many ppe failures and many scaffold companies erecting scaffolds without the requirement of the safety guardrail to help prevent scaffolders from falling. It has been made aware that person who fell is currently under going recovery. However there is no reason what should have ever happened in the first place.
Every scaffolder is trained to work to safety guidance document SG4. So why do so many as soon as they leave the training centre revert back to unsafe practices?
Smaller companies running off transits would say its less weight and journeys to leave the guardrail out and it saves time. I say this is rubbish. Because when events like happens they always say we know better if only etc.....

The whole concept of posting this video which will remain is purely in the hope that any scaffolder will see this and instead of leaving their harness and lanyard in the truck may actually take notice and work safer that day with the ultimate outcome of going home safely.

We are happy for you to share the hell out of this in the hope that you too and together we can all drive safety.
A scaffolder is for life and not just for Christmas 😉

14/01/2025

Facade retention check day. 8 years standing.