The use of various forms of steeplejack access methods are still widely used on industrial chimneys and other tall structures.

All of Rafferty’s operatives hold C.I.T.B. NVQ Diplomas in Steeplejack Access Operations & Rigging. All trainee steeplejacks attend the C.I.T.B. run steeplejack training college in Bircham Newton to obtain their NVQ Diploma. Furthermore, all operatives receive additional external training for fixing/testing Anchors for Steeplejacking.

Fixed modular scaffold platforms and suspended access platforms are commonly used by the Company to enable inspection and maintenance works on industrial chimneys and other tall structures.

Fixed modular scaffold platforms are specifically designed for their purpose and can be fitted on almost any type of structure whether brick, concrete or steel construction. The benefit of this type of access platform is that it can fixed to any level of a structure and when compared to traditional scaffolding from ground level, it is much quicker and easier to install, reducing man hours when working at height and overall cost for the client.

Once fixed modular scaffold platforms are in position, they are designed to support suspended access platforms such as cradles, thus providing a safe working platform throughout the full height of a particular structure.

When considering the HSE’s Hierarchy of Control when working at height, the use of MEWP’s or a crane & man basket are becoming a much more common means of access for high level maintenance and inspection work in particular.

Rafferty’s operatives are IPAF trained for the use of MEWP’s and are trained in lifting, slinging and supervising lifts for cranes. We also employ our own qualified CPCS Appointed Person.