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(Official) ULTRA ACCESS's Press Releases
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Company Statement of Intent
What is "Ultra Access"...?
Service List (January-June) 2025
All previous (paid) services offered within the consultancy
Official Clarification Statement
Ultra Access' staments of support for the industries (current) leading bodies
Endorsement of Leachs
Endorsing Leachs as the global Scaffolding Industries no.1 equipment supplier
Endorsement of the Brick Bud
Endorsing Harris Brick Safety Systems' "Brick Bud", a fantastic innovation in construction safety.
Endorsement of "NASC Guidance"
Endorsing the current "best practice" guidance within the British Scaffolding Industry
Endorsement of both Lighthouse - The Construction Charity and MIND
Supporting 2 great organsations that help those with mental health conditions
ScaffChamp (powered by Layher)
An introduction onto this growing global Scaffolding event!
The Scaffs Prayer
A scaffolding spin on "The Lords Prayer"
Endorsement of Forefront Scaffolding Hire and Sales' "Advanced Composite Sole Board"
A stronger, safer and environmentally friendlier alternative to traditional wooden sole boards
News and Journalism in Scaffolding
(Endorsement of) the "big 4" British Scaffolding Industry news sources
Ultra Access' Birthday! (4th of July)
Why we do what we do...
Service List - UPDATED (July-December) 2025
All current (paid) services offered within the consultancy
Endorsement of ScaffCover (Scaffold Cladding System)
Our official endorsement of this groundbreaking cladding system for scaffolding

(PDF hyperlinks to downloadable files #hashtags help to find them on LinkedIn)
• Company Statement of Intent #ultacc060125
• Service List - Previous (January-June) 2025 #ultacc210225
• Official Clarification Statement #ultacc240225
• Endorsement of Leachs #ultacc280225
• Endorsement of Harris Brick Safety Systems' "Brick Bud" #ultacc180325
• Endorsement of "NASC Guidance" #ultacc060525
• Endorsement of Lighthouse - The Construction Charity and MIND #ultacc140525
• ScaffChamp (Scaffolding World Championships) - powered by Layher #ultacc200525
• The Scaffs Prayer #ultacc250525
• Endorsement of Forefront Scaffolding Hire and Sales "Advanced Composite Sole Board" #ultacc190625
• (Endorsement of) News and Journalism in Scaffolding #ultacc260625
• ULTRA ACCESS' Birthday! (4th of July) #ultacc040725
• Service List - Updated (July-December) 2025 #ultacc080725
• Endorsement of ScaffCover (Scaffold Cladding System) #ultacc130725

ULTRA ACCESS's 2025 Newsletters (January-December)
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January Newsletter (Protecting your Hands)
Looking after your hands in zero (and sub-zero) temperatures
February Newsletter (Slips, Trips, and Falls on Icy Scaffolds)
The proactive prevention of slips, trips and falls on the scaffold due to ice
March Newsletter (Scaffold Ties - Advice and Guidance)
"Screwed In" Scaffold Ties (correct installation and safety precautions)
April Newsletter (Structural / "Aberdeen" Transoms)
The importance of including "Aberdeen" Transoms, regularly within your scaffold structure.
May Newsletter (Skin Cancer Awareness Month)
How to suitable protect your skin whilst working outside in the sunshine...
June Newsletter (Tethered Tools)
Tethered Tools, and the "Duty of Care" one has to protect others from their actions at work
July Newsletter (Keeping Hydrated in Hot Weather)
The dangers of working in excessive heat, without keeping sufficiently hydrated
August Newsletter (Protecting ones Eyes in the Sunlight)
What prolonged exposure to sunlight does to our eyes, and how to protect your eyes in the longterm

(PDF hyperlinks to downloadable files #hashtags help to find them on LinkedIn)
• January Newsletter (Protecting your Hands) #ultacc200125
• February Newsletter (Slips, Trips and Falls on Icy Scaffolds) #ultacc120225
• March Newsletter (Scaffold Ties - Advice and Guidance) #ultacc080325
• April Newsletter (Aberdeen Transoms) #ultacc090425
• May Newsletter (Skin Cancer Awareness Month) #ultacc030525
• June Newsletter (Tethered Tools) #ultacc200625
• July Newsletter (Keeping Hydrated in Hot Weather) #ultacc050725a
• August Newsletter (Protecting ones Eyes in the Sunlight) #ultacc060825a

ULTRA ACCESS's Guidance, Scaffold Safety (& Wellbeing) Alerts, Advice, etc
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Mental Health Wellbeing Alert (S.A.D)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D)
Scaffolding Safety Alert (Securing Scaffold Boards)
Correctly securing all short (and/or) access opening Scaffold Boards
Mental Health Alert (Dyscalculia)
How it can be a frustrating condition for many people
Dyscalculia Scaffolding Aid
Dyscalculia Scaffolding Aid
Basic PPE Requirements (in Scaffolding)
PPE minimums one should wear when conducting scaffolding related duties
Physical Health Alert (Lateral Epicondylitis / Tendinitis)
"Scaffolders Elbow" and how to prolong the inevitable
The Scaffolders Elbow: Exercise Guide
(not officially backed) guide for how to try and lessen the damage
Scaffolding Safety Alert (Risk Assessments / "Duty of Care")
Considerations to make before doing ANY high risk activity, like; Scaffolding, for instance.
Scaffolding Safety Alert (Scafftags™)
Scaff-Tags, the law and our official product recommendation
Scaffolding Tip: "Basing-Out" around a Bay Window
An easy way to "Base Out" (begin the build of a) scaffold around a Bay Window
Assessing an organisations "Maturity Level"
Using "Hudsons Ladder model", and how to assess what stage your own organisation is at...
Scaffolding Safety Alert ("April Showers" / working in the rain)
Advice on how to stay dry whilst working in the rain and why its always good to be proactive.
The History of Scaffolding
From humble beginnings to the most important trade in construction.
Scaffolding Safety Alert (Behavioural Based Safety)
BBS - and how ones mental health status can affect safety in the workplace.
Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 1)
Basic terminology for those who might not be fully versed in scaffolding-lingo
Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 2)
Part 2 of our "Basic Scaffolding Terminology" series
Scaffolding Safety Alert (Beamwork)
Safely "setting out" Bridging Beamwork
Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 3)
Part 3 of our "Basic Scaffolding Terminology" - inside the structure
Scaffolding Safety Alert ("Tube Knots")
How to correctly tie a "Clove Hitch"
Whats a "Scaffolding Consultancy"
Key services and criteria that defines the role...
Physical Health Alert (Fibromyalgia)
A devastating muscular-skeletal condition
Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 4a)
An introduction to the main fittings used in the construction of scaffolding
Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 4b)
Concluding this introduction to the main fittings used in the construction of scaffolding
Updates to the 2024 UK's HGV laws
Something to be familiar with if you are a scaffolding contractor and have an operators license
Proactive vs Reactive
And why "Proactive" is always the best approach.
Scaffolding Safety Alert ("Lashing" a Ladder)
An "old school" way to secure a ladder to the scaffold using rope
CPR Administration Guide (ADVISORY)
An advisory guide on how to practice CPR
Scaffolding Tip: Moving in to the "office"
Considerations, training and experience that could be required to make the step from scaffolder to management
Scaffolding Safety Alert (Roof "Tin" Sheeting Clamp)
Using innovation within the scaffolding industry to your advantage
Scaffolding and Safety Netting
And why its worthwhile to "get in to" both...
Scaffolding Safety Alert ("Tube Knots")
How to correctly tie a "Rolling Hitch"
The CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Card
Is it worth the effort to get it?
Suspension Trauma (Orthostatic Shock)
What to do, and how to act if someone was to fall, whilst clipped on in a safety harness
The Less is More Rule (in Scaffold Design)
Using a principle founding rule in modern architecture for scaffold designs
Scaffolding Tip: Estimating / Pricing a Scaffold
Considerations to produce a more accurate estimate for when pricing a scaffold
Personal Development: Microsoft Office
Why its worth the investment in time and money to familiarise yourself with MS Office
Is "Ringlock" (System Scaffolding) the future of the industry?
... will it eventually replace "Tube and Fitting".
The Urine Colour Chart
And how the colour of your pee can give an indiction of your health and hydration level
The Wellbeing Triangle
How balance between ones - Physical Health, Mental Health and Social / Spiritual Health all contribute to your Wellbeing
Correct installation of a (Scaffolding) Rope and (Ginny)Wheel
NASC-based "best practice" guidance on how to correctly install a "Rope and Wheel"
Scaffold Spanner vs Impact Wrench
Pro's and Con's of using one, the other or both...
How to calculate scaffold Leg-Loads
A rough guide on how to make these basic scaffold design calculations
What is Corporation Tax?
A brief explanation on what this particular type of Tax is
British Pride
How and why Britain became a United Kingdom, and why we're STILL GREAT!
Considerations when in an Emergency on Site
And why being proactive can help save lives
Stress reductive Breathing Techniques
How "Box breathing" can help lower ones heart rate and reduce stress
Scaffolding Tip: How to coil up a length of rope
An easy method to safely coil up and store away the ropes you use day to day
Scaffolding Safety Alert (Supplementary Couplers)
... otherwise known as "Check Fittings", used to add a bit of a safety-net to the slipping load capacity within a scaffolding structure
Scaffolding Tip: "Up and over" Scaffolds
Advice only, on how to build these fair common "Street Work" type scaffolds
SSSTS vs SMSTS vs CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor
Which one of the 3 is the best overall, taking cost, versatility and recognition into account
Scaffolding Tip ("Hemping Up" / "Topping Out")
Considerations to allow for when carrying out this (somewhat) dangerous task
Scaffolding Tip (the "Swap Puncheon")
... possibly invented by Ultra Access many years ago.
The Sunglasses Guide
And how different tints, lenses and types offer various levels of protection
Social Media "Brand Building" Tips
A few tips and a brief explanation on how to build your own "Brand" online

(PDF hyperlinks to downloadable files #hashtags help to find them on LinkedIn)
• Mental Health Wellbeing Alert (S.A.D) #ultacc240125
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (Securing Scaffold Boards) #ultacc270225
• Mental Health Alert (Dyscalculia) #ultacc100325a
• Dyscalculia Scaffolding Aid #ultacc100325b
• Basic PPE Requirements (in Scaffolding) #ultacc140325
• Physical Health Alert (Scaffolders Elbow) #ultacc200325a
• "Scaffolders Elbow" Exercise Guide #ultacc200325b
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (Risk Assessments / "Duty of Care") #ultacc2203253
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (the use of Scaff-Tags and the Law) #ultacc260325
• Scaffolding Tip: ("Basing-Out" around Bay Windows) #ultacc290325
• Assessing an organisations "Maturity Level" #ultacc040425
• Scaffolding Safety Alert ("April Showers" / working in the rain) #ultacc070425
• The History of Scaffolding #ultacc140425
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (Behavioural Based Safety / BBS) #ultacc170425
• Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 1) #ultacc210425
• Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 2) #ultacc270425
• Scaffolding Safety Alert ("Setting Out" Bridging Beamwork) #ultacc300425
• Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 3) #ultacc050525
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (How to Tie a "Clove Hitch") #ultacc100525
• Whats a "Scaffolding Consultancy" #ultacc110525
• Physical Health Alert (Fibromyalgia) #ultacc120525
• Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 4a) #ultacc170525
• Basic Scaffolding Terminology (Part 4b) #ultacc180525
• Updated (UK Government laws) on operating HGV Vehicles #ultacc220525
• Proactive vs Reactive (and why proactive is always best) #ultacc290525
• CPR Administration Guide (ADVISORY) #ultacc010625b
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (How to Tie / "Lash" a Ladder) #ultacc030625
• Scaffolding Tip: (Moving in to the "office") #ultacc040625
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (Roof "Tin" Sheet Clamp) #ultacc090625
• Scaffolding and Safety Netting #ultacc110625
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (How to Tie a "Rolling Hitch") #ultacc120625
• Is having a CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Card worth it? #ultacc140625
• Suspension Trauma (Orthostatic Shock) #ultacc170625
• The Less is More Rule (in Scaffolding Design) #ultacc210625
• Scaffolding Tip: (Estimating / Pricing a Scaffold) #ultacc240625
• Personal Development: (Microsoft Office) #ultacc300625
• Is "Ringlock" (System Scaffolding) the Future of the Scaffolding Industry? #ultacc020725
• The Urine Colour Chart #ultacc050725b
• The Wellbeing Triangle #ultacc100725
• Correct installation of a (Scaffolding) Rope and (Ginny)Wheel #ultacc120725
• Scaffold Spanner vs Impact Wrench #ultacc160725
• How to calculate Scaffolding Leg-Loads (Scaffold Design) #ultacc170725
• What is Corporation Tax (Tax Explanation) #ultacc200725
• British Pride (and why BRITAIN is STILL GREAT) #ultacc220725
• Considerations when in an Emergency on Site #ultacc230725
• Scaffolding Tip: (How to Coil Up a Length of Rope) #ultacc2607525
• Stress Reductive Breathing Techniques (Box Breathing) #ultacc270725
• Scaffolding Safety Alert (Supplementary Couplers) #ultacc290725
• Scaffolding Tip: ("Up and Over" Scaffolds) #ultacc300725
• SSSTS vs SMSTS vs CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor #ultacc020825
• Scaffolding Tip: ("Hemping Up" / "Topping Out" Scaffolding Standards) #ultacc030825
• Scaffolding Tip: (the "Swap Puncheon" - created by ULTRA ACCESS) #ultacc050825
• The Sunglasses Guide (and which ones offer the Best Protection) #ultacc060825b
• Social Media "Brand Building" Tips #ultacc080825

ULTRA ACCESS's National (and World) Event Publications - with a twist...
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National Scaffolders Day
Celebrating the Scaffolding Industry & Ultra Access's vision for the future
World Cancer Day
In support of all those affected or who've lost loved ones
National Apprenticeship Week
Ultra Access's recommendation to the Scaffolding Industry
St. Davids Day
Proud to join our Welsh Scaffolding friends on St. Davids Day
World Hearing Day (the dangers of Impact Wrenches)
A Scaffolders spin on this important issue
World Hand Hygiene Day (protection against germs)
Keeping hygienic (and safe) whilst handling scaffolding
St. Patricks Day
Raising a glass or 2 with our Northern Irish Scaffolding friends on St. Patricks Day
The Christian Holy Event of Easter
Celebrating Easter with our Christian Scaffolders friends!
St. Georges Day
In celebration of Englands national day! "Cry God for Harry, England and St. George!"
ANZAC Day
In remembrance of our fallen Australian and New Zealand cousins during WW1
May Day
In celebration of a great and wholesome part of our British Culture!
National Self-Employed Day
A handy description of what "self employed is" and what one has to do to submit a tax return
VE Day 80
Remembrance and in celebration of Victory Europe Day 1945
Mental Health Awareness Month
Helping to raise awareness for this incredibly important cause
National CPR (and AED) Week
An insight into the use and usefulness of both CPR and AED's
Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
"March for Men"
British Armed Forces Day
Honouring our brave UK military who's service members' courage and sacrifice keeps us safe
Indigenous Peoples Day (of GREAT BRITAIN)
And how the native: English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish ARE the indigenous peoples of the British Isles

(PDF hyperlinks to downloadable files #hashtags help to find them on LinkedIn)
• National Scaffolders Day #ultacc140125
• World Cancer Day #ultacc040225
• National Apprenticeship Week #ultacc110225
• St. Davids Day #ultacc010325
• World Hearing Day (the Dangers of Impact Wrenches) #ultacc030325
• World Hand Hygiene Day (Protection Against Germs) #ultacc050325
• St. Patricks Day #ultacc170325
• Celebrating the Christian Easter Weekend #ultacc200425
• St. Georges Day #ultacc230425
• ANZAC Day (in Rememberance of our Fallen Cousins) #ultacc250425
• May Day (and in Celebration of British Culture) #ultacc010525
• National Self-Employed Day #ultacc040525
• VE 80 Day (Victory Europe Day 80th Anniversary) #ultacc080525
• Mental Health Awareness Month #ultacc090525
• National CPR (and AED) Week #ultacc010625a
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Day ("March for Men") #ultacc130625
• Mens Health Week #ultacc150625
• British Armed Forces Day #ultacc280625
• Indigenous Peoples Day (of GREAT BRITAIN) #ultacc090825

ULTRA ACCESS's Video (and Tutorial) Media Library
Feel free to view the Media Library as you wish... unscripted and unedited.
... apologies in advance for any unavoidable swearing in these various videos, lol.

Why build a Scaffolding Estimating tool, in EXCEL? ... and how to utilise it

ULTRA ACCESS's SCAFF-SPEQ
... a custom created Scaffolding Estimating system

How to create, use and read a
NASC (TG)
Compliance Sheet

How to verify a Scaffolder's CISRS Card - using the
"Online Card Checker"

Why its worth using Safety Culture (iAuditor) to create your reports.

Enhancing your creativity using CANVA (graphic design app) to stand out from your peers.

UADIP Disclaimer:

All information within these newsletters, publications, emails, tutorial videos and/or press releases (all as part of the Ultra Access Digital Information Portfolio - UADIP) are to be taken as advice, light recommendation guidance only.

All written without the aid or support of Ai for authenticity.

And any numerable statistics should be taken with a “pinch of salt” (unless actual sources are quoted or hyperlinked for evidence), and finally with Ultra Access being in no way responsible for any incidents or injuries caused, along with costs of any legal disputes (however unlikely) due to advice, etc. being either followed or not.

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ULTRA ACCESS's SCAFF-SPEQ... a custom created Scaffolding Estimating system

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How to create, use and read a NASC (TG)Compliance Sheet

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How to verify a Scaffolder's CISRS Card - using the"Online Card Checker"

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Enhancing your creativity using CANVA (graphic design app) to stand out from your peers.

How to navigate through
our UADIP
information system

(Official) ULTRA ACCESS's Press Releases
(PNG scroll / viewing platform)

ULTRA ACCESS's 2025 Newsletters (January-December)
(PNG scroll / viewing platform)

ULTRA ACCESS's Guidance, Scaffold Safety (& Wellbeing) Alerts, Advice, etc
(PNG scroll / viewing platform)

ULTRA ACCESS's National (and World) Event Publications - with a twist...
(PNG scroll / viewing platform)

ULTRA ACCESS's Video (and Tutorial) Media Library
Feel free to view the Media Library as you wish... unscripted and unedited.
... apologies in advance for any unavoidable swearing in these various videos, lol.

ULTRA ACCESS's SCAFF-SPEQ
... a custom created Scaffolding Estimating system

How to create, use and read a
NASC (TG)
Compliance Sheet

How to verify a Scaffolder's CISRS Card - using the
"Online Card Checker"