This event was really well managed and focused a lot on teambuilding, I arrived a bit apprehensive as we had sponsored the Health and Safety Award and wanting to see teams working safely and I was impressed by the European and Overseas attitude to wanting to work safe and improve. The rules were clear with regards to PPE, SSOW and mainly a short lift system.[/text][image lightbox=”” width=”” is_gallert_item=”” src=”12324″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” popup_content=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Day 1
It was around getting to know each other, and I connected with new people and old friends I had not seen for years. The arm wrestling, tug of war and assault course enabled teams to get to know each other and break the ice.[/text]
Day 2
Began with a parade then the first 7 companies got to work, you have to feel for the first 7 as the other 14 are studying them to see where they can be better, however all jobs went up and down without incident. Once you have completed you raise your flag, but some flags went up early I must say and observed by the referees.[/text]
Round 3 was completed, and a UK team was involved in Round 1, 2 and 3. The UK teams worked to the UK and NASC standards for SG4 and a SSOW. Other countries were impressed and as discussed; our award wasn’t about the fastest team but the ones with safety involved.[/text]
it was like Eurovision with testosterone in the tent. All scaffolders and their supporters jumping round and singing. The awards were completed, and everyone started to leave thinking I’ll be back.[/text]
Finally, all 21 teams that participated, no doubt we will see you in 2025.[/blockquote]
