Platform Decking, why do people call it crash decking?
Why do people use the words crash decking? what is safe about a crash?
The term crash decking implies there is going to be some kind of impact, crash or fall from height. As can be seen below, definitions of the word “crash” do not describe accurately what Platform Decking is and it’s function. Platform Decking is the correct term for a group of proprietary safety systems. Used in the construction industry to provide collective fall prevention and a safe working platform.
Crash Decking?
What does Crash mean?
crash – verb
verb: crash; 3rd person present: crashes; past tense: crashed; present participle: crashing
So – Smash into. Collide with. Be in collision with. Hit. Strike. Ram. Smack into. Slam into, Bang into. Cannon into. Plough into. Run into. Smash. Wreck. Bump.
History of the word crash
In the 1800’s “Crash” was a little used word, probably down to the fact the main mode of transport back then was either walking or riding horses and then horse drawn carriages. In 1885 Karl Benz, who only a few years earlier invented and patented the first internal combustion engine built his first Motorwagen. Motor Vehicles then become widely available to the public in 1908 when the Ford Motor Company released the Model T. Interestingly for the word “crash” it is around this time when “crash” took a sharp upwards turn. Consequently becoming a more widely used term to describe what happens when 2 vehicles collide with each other. The increase continued until just before 1950 when there was a drop. Almost certainly due to the fact that the vast majority of men were involved in WW2 rather than driving their cars around. Following the 1950’s the use of “crash” steadily increased over the next 60 years to 2010. In 2019 the word “crash” is used to describe various unfortunate outcomes such as “the banking crash” just prior to 2010. “a car crash” “a plane crashed” in the case of a comedian who was not funny they would “crash and burn”. According to the World Health Organisation, more than 1.25 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes.
Use over time for: crash
So we hope this helps to explain how the word “crash” doesn’t really describe what a Platform Decking System is. G&M Safe Deck Ltd providing safe conditions for those persons who rely on Platform Decking to protect them whilst working at height.
Team G&M’s Training Centre Manager, Daniel Lewis stepped up to receive the award at the largest ever FASET AGM & Awards at Tewkesbury Park Hotel on November 24th, attended by 100+ delegates.
He said: “It’s a privilege to receive this FASET Award and a testament to all the hard work the G&M training team puts into up-skilling hundreds of construction workers and managers, every year. The M.A.P System was a big team effort across the group, we are delighted.”
G&M Group Managing Director, Mark Pickles added: “I am so proud of what our team achieves in our training facilities each year and this award goes a long way to recognising the huge commitment levels towards health and safety and training excellence, year on year. Thanks to all the team for their continued dedication and hard work.”
FASET MD Tony Seddon said: “The work of FASET members – sub-contracting and training – is often extremely challenging, complex and is far from simple. And we shouldn’t forget – what they do every day saves lives. And that fact cannot be understated.”
G&M Safe Deck Ltd are proud to announce we are now an approved group supplier for Temporary Safety Systems and safety products. We are currently supplying the G&M Safe Deck System and access hatch into Taylor Wimpey projects in the North West and neighbouring counties.
As an approved group supplier we are currently working with Taylor Wimpey to develop a new product that is set to revolutionise safe access.
G&M Safe Deck Ltd both supply and install the G&M Safe Deck System and related products into the construction industry and House Building sector. Our products are available for hire and sale. Training on our products is available for all customers, ranging from product awareness to certificated courses and CSCS cards for installers.
We are excited to be launching a new product in the G&M Safe Deck range of products – G&M Safe deck storage
G&M Safe Deck Stillages are now available for hire, sale or as part of a purchase of the G&M Safe Deck System. We have 2 different stillages available. We have designed a stillage that can accept 26 panels stored in 2 stacks of 13 panels side by side. Consequently, your operatives can store the panels safely without having to reach up to stack panels 25 high on a pallet as previously. The other is designed to accept 56 built legs. They are also designed to be stacked together.
Why stillages?
Storage and handling of bulk amounts of equipment has long been an issue. This is due to the need to palletise and secure the equipment safely for transport and lifting. Plant machinery such as forklifts, both standard and telescopic cannot move unsecured loads. Subsequently, your operatives spend time on loading pallets, banding or strapping the loads so they remain stable. As a result, cost in time and materials can be significant.
G&M Safe Deck Stillages
As you can see the stillages enable the safe loading and unloading of the Safe Deck components for transport and lifting by mechanical lifting aids. Ideally sized to enable their placement onto loading bays in the house build setting.
The stillages are handmade in the UK and are a steel welded construction that will serve you for many years of moving, handling and storing the G&M Safe Deck System.
For more information or to purchase Stillages. contact us
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As you can see the stillages enable the safe loading and unloading of the Safe Deck components for transport and lifting by mechanical lifting aids. Ideally sized to enable their placement onto loading bays in the house build setting.
