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How Innovative Scaffolding Equipment Improves Efficiency
With the earliest known example of scaffolding dating to 17,000 years ago, innovation might feel like it has no place in the industry. However, subtle changes to a time-old design can make work faster, safer, and more effective. Here’s an update on the latest...
New Tie Tester And Tie Testing Process
Magnum are pleased to have purchased a new M2000 Pro Metric Digital Tie Tester. The tester enables Magnum to confirm the holding power of anchors in all the most common construction materials. The kit also comprises all the necessary accessories to enable a pull...
What Is TG20 and Scaffolding Design? Why Is It Important in Commercial Scaffolding?
The use of scaffolding that is not designed and constructed properly, can be a dangerous and uncertain activity. How do you know a structure has been properly designed? Thankfully, there is industry guidance that can help, here is an introduction to TG20:21....
3 Types of Temporary Roof Systems and Their Benefits
Keeping employees and working areas dry can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety. To this end, there are several different types of temporary roofing system available, but which one is the best? Here is a quick guide. Design Any...
What to Consider When Selecting A Scaffolding Contractor
Selecting the right scaffolding contractor can make a real difference to timescales, project cost, and overall safety. It pays to get it right, but what should you be looking for? Here is a guide to what sets apart a good contractor from a potential health and safety...
How Often Must A Competent Person Inspect The Scaffold? A Brief Guide To Scaffold Inspections
Irrespective of programme duration, scaffolding safety is an on-going effort. How often should scaffolding be inspected? Who should do it? And what’s the ideal procedure? Read on to find out. How Often Does Scaffolding Need To Be Inspected? Scaffolding must be...
Press Release from Investors in People
Investors in People is delighted to award Magnum Scaffolding (Contracts) Limited, We invest in people, gold accreditation. Gold accreditation means that you’ve got the policies in place but more than that, it means everyone – from CEO to apprentice takes ownership for...
Cloud Based Scaffolding Inspection Portal
Magnum has revolutionised health & safety reporting in their business and for their customers by using a visible tagging system to supplement inspection reports. Although tagging systems are not a legal requirement, the law does require an inspection of...
Layher Loading Towers
Magnum's preference for the construction of Loading Towers is by the utilisation of Proprietary equipment. Magnum has for many years utilised Layher Stair Towers but their choice for the construction of Loading Towers has always been Haki. ...
Van Thiel Transoms
Magnum has invested in van Thiel “Structural” and “System adjustable board bearing” Transoms. This enables significant benefits to the user of scaffolding enabling the omission of Ledger bracing allowing free access to working lifts. Class B load...