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Preventing a fall from height: A JMAC Safety Systems Guide

Learn how to prevent falls when working at height with JMAC’s comprehensive guide, expert tips on choosing fall protection equipment and creating a culture of safety

Preventing falls when working at height: A JMAC Safety Systems Guide

Learn how to prevent falls when working at height with our comprehensive guide. The guide provides practical and informative guidance on preventing falls when working at height and raises awareness about the importance of fall prevention. The guide includes more detail on fall hazards, working at height regulations, workplace safety, accident prevention, and safety standards.

Macdeck installation guide

A market leading innovation in the construction industry, “Macdeck” Safety System from JMAC Safety Systems is a quality fall prevention working platform designed for those working at heights. Manufactured in the UK at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to the highest possible standards using only the highest quality products from early design stage right through to final product sign off, Macdeck has undergone rigorous testing over and above the British Standard health and safety specifications to ensure its absolute safety. The Macdeck system satisfies the following safety standards:

JMAC Safety Systems appoints first female Contracts Manager

Meet Phoebe Moran, the newest Contracts Manager at JMAC Safety Systems. Phoebe, who moves up from her role as Office Manager is over the moon to be leading the way not only at JMAC, but for the women of Tees region, proving that gender is no barrier to making it in a ‘man’s world’.

HOW TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

The construction sector has long had a reputation for being mismanaged and inefficient, with resulting productivity in construction declining. A report from McKinsey highlights some of the problems.

“Trad Deck” systems: Market-Leading Fall Prevention

When you’re looking for market leading safety decking, the sheer amount of prod-ucts and systems on the market is mind boggling. Safety deck options have certainly come a long way in a very short space of time, with different options and variations on plastic, steel and hybrid systems all designed to support those working at height. So which fall prevention system is the best choice?

MD REACHES NEW HEIGHTS FOR TEESSIDE FAMILY FOUNDATION

JMAC MD Luis McCarthy has successfully completed a self-funded gruelling mountain odyssey, raising £15,000 for local charity, the Teesside Family Foundation. Luis took part in The Big Mountain Challenge, reaching the summits of Mera Peak (21,247 ft) and Island Peak (20,210 ft), both of which stand opposite the majestic Mount Everest.

SAFETY DECK SYSTEMS: PREVENTING FALLS, NOT REDUCING THEIR IMPACT

Do you know the difference between a Safety Deck System & a Fall Arrest System? In construction, these 2 phrases are used interchangeably to describe what people think is the same product. But is there a difference?

JMAC MAKES £650,000 INVESTMENT IN FLEET

Reinforcing our pledge to ongoing commitment in the safe delivery and lifting of all materials to our customers on site, we have invested over £650,000 in our fleet which has allowed us to ensure the operational efficiency and customer service to provide the safest and fastest delivery of products to keep our customers moving.

JMAC SCALES UP TO MEET AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS

JMAC are starting 2022 with exciting new fit-for-purpose premises, underscoring our ambition to meet the fast-paced demand we have seen from our customers throughout 2021 and in January 2022. With a surge in construction projects and enquiries for fall safety and access solutions equipment, we have invested heavily in product development, material supply and yard space to meet demands in 2022.

Official figures show an improving picture for the UK jobs market with vacancies hitting new record levels

According to the Office of National Statistics, the number of job vacancies in the UK has surpassed one million for the first time since records began (ONS).

Worker Sustains Serious Injuries Following Roof Fall

A Chesterfield based construction company has pleaded guilty following a subcontractor’s 2019 fall from height. Work was carried out on a roof at a domestic extension in Nottingham when a serious incident occurred in 2019. The victim, a subcontractor, had been hired to complete work on the roof of an extension which contained a skylight and wooden joists.

JMAC SAFETY SYSTEMS BECOMES NASC INFORMATION MEMBERS

Founded in 1945 the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (“NASC”) is the number one national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK. It produces a wide range of industry-recognised leading, safety and technical guidance for scaffolding contractors, their operatives and their clients. It is accepted as the industry standard by HSE, Build UK, CITB & principal contractors alike.

New product announcement – The MacBrace Component

JMAC Safety Systems has successfully weathered the storm of Brexit and Coronavirus combined. The pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe and it is now having a knock-on effect within the construction industry. Scaffolding material shortages as well as price increases across the whole of the construction industry are putting financial pressure on many UK scaffolding companies.

Global timber shortages send scaffold board prices sky high

JMAC Safety Systems has successfully weathered the storm of Brexit and Coronavirus combined. The pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe and it is now having a knock-on effect within the construction industry. Scaffolding material shortages as well as price increases across the whole of the construction industry are putting financial pressure on many UK scaffolding companies.

Vistry in profits upgrade as housing demand remains high

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International Women’s Day

Here at JMAC we recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our company. Women are a viable component of the construction industry & it is important for women to see construction as an avenue for work and building a successful career.

Quality Management Systems

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Site Visit to Countryside Properties, Manor Woods, Kirkbymoorside

As a part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety, we are delighted to announce that we have become a member of FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training.

Persimmon Homes Meadowbrook Ingleby Barwick Site

Through these unprecedented times, one thing that echoed throughout the whole of JMAC is that we do not want Covid-19 to dominate our ability to be optimistic, positive, and caring.

JMAC Safety Systems is FASET approved

As a part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety, we are delighted to announce that we have become a member of FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training.

Jamie & Abbies Sky Dive For CLIC Sargent

Through these unprecedented times, one thing that echoed throughout the whole of JMAC is that we do not want Covid-19 to dominate our ability to be optimistic, positive, and caring.

Further calls to close non-essential construction

Through these unprecedented times, one thing that echoed throughout the whole of JMAC is that we do not want Covid-19 to dominate our ability to be optimistic, positive, and caring.

MAC Universal BrickGuard Product Update

At JMAC Safety systems we employ a Kaizen approach to everything we do, this means continuously looking for ways to improve everything within our business, from logistics, business processes and product offerings.

JMAC Logistical Support

We are investing heavily in logistics in 2021 to further improve our already stellar record of customer service. The infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain at JMAC are second to none, so we have always been able to respond quickly and efficiently to our customer needs, ensuring we are providing a first-class service.

Crash Deck? What is Crash Decking!

Every day we receive enquiries from scaffolding contractors asking us about our “Crash Deck” or “Crash Decking” systems. Construction site...

Government Guidance & Covid-19 Update

People throughout the world have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. At JMAC Safety Systems, we are doing our part...

Our BrickGuard is going global

Total is rated one of the top ten integrated oil and gas processing companies in the world. Their facilities include...

Ladder Security

Ladder Security – How to prevent unauthorised access onto scaffolding and other work platforms Everyone can agree that the security...

Crash Decking or Platform Decking? What is the correct terminology to use?

The term “crash decking” is commonly used amongst construction site professionals when describing fall safety solutions. The term crash decking...

Ladder Hatch Reinvented | Machatch

This month marks the launch of our ladder hatch product, the Machatch. We’re adding to our continuously growing suite of...

We’re Recruiting | Join Us

We’re leading the way with a post-COVID-19 recruitment drive. As many of you know, our group consists of J Mac...

JMAC PRODUCT RANGE | KEEP IT SIMPLE

With so much complexity & so many choices already taking over our working days, one thing that’s important to us...

WHO ARE JMAC GROUP?

Welcome to JMAC Group. Although many of you may only know us as JMAC Safety Systems, we also have two...

Monthly Update | Positive News

In the spirit of remaining positive and showcasing our strengths throughout these times, we wanted to put a post together...

Universal Brickguard For Scaffolding |

We wanted to share our latest update with you for our one most popular products, the universal Brickguard for scaffolding:...

Welcome To: JMAC Industrial Services

We’re proud to announce the next stage of our JMAC Journey, JMAC Industrial Services We’re incredibly excited to launch JMAC...

Extendable leg | fall safety solutions

Our innovative design has been created for use in the construction industry, on commercial build projects. Read more here.

Welcome to the team, James Harland!

At the beginning of 2020, we welcomed a new Operations Manager to our team here at JMAC. We had been...

How We’re Supporting Our Clients During Covid-19

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. To date, there have been more than...

Scaffold Ladder Guard | 5 Star Housebuilder

We’re proud to announce we have sold our scaffold ladder guard, the MAC Ladderguard, to 5-star housebuilder Barratt David Wilson...

2020 Vision

We're looking forward to 2020! Take a look at some of our 2019 highlights with us. including our new product launches, new departments and team members, and charity work.

World Mental Health Day 2019

Suicide kills more in the construction industry than falls from height, we need to ensure workers mental health is protected.

We’re Exhibiting At #UKCW2019

UK Construction Week is the UK’s largest built environment event. With over 34,000 visitors across the 3 day period, we...

Working At Height | Safety Solutions

Update from the Health & Safety Executive Annual Figures 2019.

Welcome to our new website

After a couple of months of planning, we’re delighted to announce the launch of our new website.