Installing G&M Safety Decking

G & M Safe Deck is a light weight working platform that has been used widely within the industry since 2011.

All installations are carried out by our highly trained and professional erectors. Where supplied on a hire basis, its simple erection procedures make for easy installation. We can
also provide safety deck training for your own installers if required.

To install or strike the G&M Safe Deck System you will need your PPE to do so safely. PPE required:

• Hard hat
• Steel toe cap boots
• High vis-vest/jacket
• Gloves
• Safety eyewear

There are 5 components:

• Safe deck panel
• Safe deck leg
• Safe deck base
• Safe deck securing pin
• Cam / securing strap

All components must be inspected prior to install and free from defects. It is the installers responsibility to ensure no defective components are used. Defective components should be quarantined and removed from site to prevent further use.

Panels, base and head plates must be secured with a securing pin. Legs must be plumb, slight deviation to avoid a soil pipe is acceptable.

For larger obstructions extra legs must be used. Where used cam / securing straps must be pulled tight, cam / securing straps keep the platform secure within the structure and prevent any lateral movement.

There must be no gaps that exceed 100mm panel edge to wall. The G&M Safe Deck System must be contained within a suitable structure i.e. blockwork that has been built to the correct height, tied in with the mortar cured not green.

When complete the G&M Safe Deck System must be inspected by the installer prior to a handover certificate being issued. The installation should also be inspected by the person authorised by the client to sign the handover to ensure the platform is safe and free from defect. Both parties must sign the handover certificate.

For more information download our written guide.

At our approved FASET training centre, (Middlewich, Cheshire) we offer a range of training courses for Platform Decking and Safety Netting.

Working at height training courses are essential for ensuring the safety of individuals who are required to work in elevated positions, such as construction workers, maintenance personnel etc. These courses aim to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out tasks at heights in a safe and responsible manner.

In the United Kingdom, where safety regulations are stringent, working at height training is particularly crucial. Participants learn how to identify potential hazards and how to implement control measures effectively. Compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 is vital, and these courses ensure that individuals and organisations adhere to these regulations, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. By investing in working at height training courses, businesses not only enhance safety but also demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of their employees.

FASET PLATFORM DECKING – Manager Training Course

This FASET course covers the inspection planning, management and practical issues surrounding the correct use of Platform Decking on site. ThE course also gives basic information on where Platform Decking systems fall under the various Categories in BS5975, enabling managers to better understand where Platform Decking Systems have a bearing on their role and the level of design required for different types of Platform Decking Systems and the supporting structure.

• 16 May 2024
• 18 July 2024
• 14th Aug 2024

Enquire Now about Working At Height Training
For more information about any of our courses including upcoming course dates and bookings, contact our training team.

Leading House Builder Persimmon Homes is requiring recognised training for all installers of platform decking on their sites.

In April 2023 we were proud to welcome all from Persimmon Homes to our purpose built dedicated training facility training facility in Cheshire for their 1st FASET Platform Decking for Managers Course.

The course was run in conjunction with FASET – the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry read more.

Persimmon Homes based in York is one of the UK’s premier housebuilding companies. They are leading the way in site safety by bringing in new competency requirements for safety decking contractors.  By the start of next year Persimmon Homes are requiring all installers of platform decking on their sites to hold FASET CSCS Blue cards for installing platform decking. The CSCS Card scheme provides the Site Manager with quantifiable proof of training and assessment. They are also looking for installation companies to hold the FASET SSiP  (Safety Schemes in Procurement) audit certificate to demonstrate corporate competence.

We have also since welcomed mangers from Wain Homes, Morris Homes and TJM Projects on the FASET Platform Decking for Managers Course and looking forward to welcoming more in the coming months.

G&M Safety Netting offer a full range of FASET & other work at height training courses for 100’s of construction workers and managers every year here. Read more about our  FASET Platform Installer Course and our FASET Platform Decking for Managers Course.