From a on-line Forum discussion the SCCR was formed. This didnt happen on a overnight whim, there was a identifiable need for a solution to the ever changing working environment of a Scaffolding operative, albeit, Labourer,Scaffolder,Chargehand,Supervisor,Contracts Manager or even CEO.
We were told by the HSE, you cant do that ! but they never emphasised how to get round the problem.
The NASC, told us how to get round the problem, for a price.
The CISRS, told us to pay more money, for courses to give us a ticket/card, before we could even address the problem.
The problem is, Why not 'Consult the guys at the coal face' hence the formation of the SCCR, to try and gain a right to be consulted about new Training,Regs,ACOP's and Guidance.
Stewart Quinney (Ragscaff) rose to the challenge, and formed the SCCR website, he was the only attendee at the first HSE meeting.
The foundations are set, and the time has come to vote once again for a new Committee. I was originally voted on this committee as Vice chair. However, after our elected H&S development officer had to stand down. Because of personal reasons, i undertook that role.
The H&S development officer role, is a very important part of the structure of the SCCR, for that reason, i think this role should be filled by a professional H&S consultant or adviser, who could commit to the role 100%, wheras i am unable to.
The furtherance of the SCCR is paramount in this instance, and as such i will not be standing for the H&S development officer post.
I thank all for their help in the last 6 months,and more so to Stewart who's devotion to the cause is second to none that i have ever witnessed.
Fraternal regards
Paddy Carr