Our Accreditations
Independently verified safety and quality standards
Why Accreditations Matter
Scaffolding accreditations provide independent, third-party verification that a company meets recognised standards for safety, competence, and quality — they represent real audits, real assessments, and real accountability.
When you hire a scaffolding company, you are trusting them with the safety of everyone who works on, under, or around the scaffold. Accreditations provide independent, third-party verification that a company meets recognised standards for safety, competence, and quality. They are not just badges on a website — they represent real audits, real assessments, and real accountability.
Trust Scaffolding holds accreditations from every major relevant body in the scaffolding and construction safety industry. Here is what each one means and why it matters to you.
FASET
Fall Arrest Safety Equipment TrainingFASET is the UK trade association for height safety and the prevention of falls. Trust Scaffolding is the first company in Wales to achieve FASET accreditation for platform decking (T-Deck installation). This means our T-Deck installers have completed rigorous manufacturer-approved training, our work procedures are regularly audited, and every installation meets the highest industry standards for fall prevention.
SMAS
Safety Management Advisory ServicesSMAS is an independent health and safety assessment scheme for contractors. Achieving SMAS accreditation requires demonstrating robust health and safety management systems, policies, and practices. Trust Scaffolding has held SMAS accreditation continuously for over seven years — a sustained track record that proves our commitment to workplace safety is not a one-off achievement but embedded in how we operate.
CHAS
Contractors Health and Safety Assessment SchemeCHAS is one of the UK largest and most recognised health and safety pre-qualification schemes. CHAS accreditation verifies that our health and safety policies, procedures, and practices meet an independently assessed standard. Many principal contractors and public sector organisations require CHAS accreditation as a minimum requirement for their supply chain.
Constructionline Gold
Constructionline Gold MembershipConstructionline is the UK’s leading procurement and supply chain management service, used by public and private sector buyers to find vetted contractors. Gold membership requires a rigorous assessment of financial standing, health and safety management, environmental policies, quality management, equal opportunities, and anti-bribery compliance. Trust Scaffolding holds Constructionline Gold status, providing our clients with confidence that we meet the highest standards of governance and compliance across all areas of our business.
The Scaffolding Association
Assessed MemberThe Scaffolding Association is the industry body for scaffolding contractors in the UK. Membership is assessed — meaning our operations, health and safety procedures, and workforce qualifications have been independently verified to meet the Association standards. Trust Scaffolding has been an Assessed Member since 2021 and has been featured by the Association for its apprenticeship training practices.
CISRS
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record SchemeCISRS is the recognised industry standard for scaffolding competence in the UK. Every scaffolder on our team holds a CISRS card — either Part 1, Part 2, or Advanced — demonstrating they have completed the required training and assessment for their level. We invest in CISRS progression for all our scaffolders, with regular training cohorts at the CWIC Scaffolding Academy in Swansea.
CITB
Construction Industry Training BoardThe CITB is the government-backed training body for the UK construction industry. Trust Scaffolding is CITB-affiliated, contributing to the industry training levy and accessing accredited training programmes for our workforce. Our partnership with the CWIC Scaffolding Academy (part of UWTSD in Swansea) ensures our apprentices receive the highest standard of vocational training.
TG:20
Technical Guidance Note 20TG:20 is the industry standard technical guidance for tube and fitting scaffolding design. All Trust Scaffolding designs comply with TG:20, which provides detailed guidelines for scaffold configurations covering loading, bracing, ties, foundations, and access. TG:20 compliance ensures every scaffold is structurally sound and safe for the specific conditions of each project.
Additional Qualifications
SMSTS
Site Management Safety Training Scheme — held by our management team, ensuring competent safety leadership on every project.
Emergency First Aid
All employees hold Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualifications, ensuring first-response capability on every site.
Operators Licence
Licensed for 4+ HGV/LGV vehicles, with qualified drivers within our team for safe and efficient scaffold transport.
CLP Safety Audits
Regular independent health and safety audits by CLP Safety and Training Limited, ensuring continuous compliance and improvement.
Accredited By
Being a member of The Scaffolding Association as Audited Contractors is but one of many accreditations and certifications that we hold.
