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News, Press Release

Published: February 13, 2025

Scaffolding transport comes with serious risks and getting it wrong can result in fines, vehicle prohibitions, loss of an operator’s license, and, more tragically, serious injuries or even fatalities.

For this reason, the Scaffolding Association and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have this week launched a brand-new Driver CPC training module, ‘Safe Loading and Vehicle Checks for Scaffolders.’

This course contributes to the required thirty-five hours of periodic Driver CPC training, mandatory for all professional HGV drivers. Failing to complete this training can result in being unable to legally drive.

 Robert Candy, Chief Executive of the Scaffolding Association, said:

“Scaffolding transport is both high-risk and heavily regulated and getting it wrong can have devastating consequences. Poorly secured scaffolding loads can cause serious injuries, collisions and even fatalities.

This new course equips drivers with the knowledge to prevent such incidents, protecting lives and protecting businesses from enforcement action and legal consequences.”

 Richard Smith, Managing Director of the RHA, said:

 “Load security is a priority for police and enforcement agencies who actively target non-compliant vehicles. There’s a moral obligation too as unsecured scaffolding and unsafe loads not only lead to penalties, but they also put lives at risk.

This DVSA-approved course is designed specifically for scaffolding-related transport and equips drivers and businesses with the essential skills to stay compliant and safe. It arms drivers and businesses with the knowledge they need to prevent accidents, avoid fines, and protect the public.”

This Course Will Ensure:

• Drivers and operators fully understand the latest legislation
• Scaffolding materials are transported safely, securely, and legally
• Vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with operator license requirements
• Businesses avoid costly enforcement action, fines, and prohibitions

What Delegates Will Learn:

• Load Security – Key updates and who is responsible
• Staying Safe & Compliant – The right way to load scaffolding vehicles
• The Consequences of Getting It Wrong – Prohibitions, fines, and legal action
• Daily Vehicle Checks – What must be checked and how to record defects
• Defect & NIL Defect Reporting – Keeping vehicles roadworthy
• Enforcement Agencies – Their powers, documentation, and what to expect

Who Needs to Book This Course?

• All professional HGV drivers transporting scaffolding
• Operators and supervisors responsible for loading & securing scaffolding materials
• Businesses that want to avoid enforcement action and protect their operator’s license

For full course details including dates and locations, please visit:

https://www.rha.uk.net/Training/England-Wales/Driver-CPC-Courses/-Safe-Loading-and-vehicle-checks-for-Scaffolders