Scaffolding collapse

Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Collapsed scaffold forms unstable pile — shifting one tube collapses the stack.

Get clear. Count workers. Cover mouth if trapped. Tap metal. Call 112.

Step 1: Evacuate the collapse zone — more sections may fall
Step 2: Account for workers at ground muster point
Step 3: If trapped under scaffold tubes, protect airway with cloth and tap metal poles
Step 4: Call 112 and site emergency number immediately
Step 5: Do not climb on collapsed scaffold to search

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT climb collapsed scaffold to reach upper trapped workers.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cut load-bearing couplers without engineer assessment.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT restart work on adjacent scaffold until inspection.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT light cutting torches near dust without gas check.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say scaffolding collapse with building address and workers missing count.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report injuries visible on ground and tapping heard from pile.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Guide rescue to site gate — construction access is often restricted.

Any worker trapped under scaffold needs fire-rescue with lifting bags and cutters.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fall from scaffold height causes major trauma — trauma center.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Structural engineer inspects remaining scaffold before reuse.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.