020 7928 9575 HOME ABOUT HOW WE WORK PEOPLE PROJECTS HEALTH & SAFETY INNOVATION NEWS CONTACT THE SHARD Creating brand new standards in safety for the EU’s tallest building. Problem Being the tallest building ever to have been built in the EU at 1,016 ft, the Shard introduced new challenges to the GKR team. Not only did we have to create bespoke solutions above 600 ft, but also every industry safety process needed to be reviewed in line with working at an unprecedented height. The risks associated with dropping tools, and maintaining the safety of our operatives and the general public, was polarized at this height. Not to mention the close proximity of the busy main line London Bridge train station. Solution GKR were a continued presence from the beginning of the project to understand needs and risks associated with the work. Our whole approach to design had to be rethought in order to create the structures needed. We erected a huge range of versatile scaffolds ranging from basic scaffold designs to intricate diverse cantilevers rising above a knee shaking 600ft. We introduced new standards for safety. We created Elimin8 – a fall prevention fitting fixing and introduced a 100% tool tethering policy. Our operatives were all also issued with Petzl professional climbing hard hats that have a chinstrap. Outcome GKR have continued to develop and champion the latest equipment on the market in tethered tools and materials, and enhanced safety equipment. The whole site adopted the use of Petzl hard hats and the tool tethering policy is also now standard on all our sites. As the industry has followed our lead, we won health and safety awards continuously throughout our involvement in this fantastic project. CLIENT Mace LOCATION London PROJECT GALLERY SEE MORE PROJECTS LIKE THIS MARY ROSE HSBC & BARCLAYS Contact Us Registered Office GKR Scaffolding Limited 200 Tower Bridge Road London SE1 2UN Telephone: 020 7928 9575 Contact us About Us GKR Scaffolding Limited is an award winning scaffolding and access specialist. We pride ourselves not only on our reputation for reliability & commitment and our ability to deliver complex and diverse projects, but also on our most fundamental business principles - collaboration and innovation. ABOUT HOW WE WORK PEOPLE PROJECTS HEALTH AND SAFETY INNOVATION NEWS CONTACT PRIVACY © GKR Scaffolding Ltd 2017