Addition of "Truss-out
Scaffolding" Designated Trade
From 1 January 2025 onwards, the Registered Specialist Trade Contractors Scheme (RSTCS) caters for registration
of companies specialise in the
erection and dismantling of truss-out scaffolding ("TOS”) on external walls for
repair and fitting-out works.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) join hands with the Development
Bureau, the Labour Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Council to
adopt a multi-pronged approach to enhance safety of TOS trade (click here: CIC
Press Release), and garnered support from the Employees'
Compensation Insurance Residual Scheme Bureau Limited and the Property Management Services
Authority (click here: replay
of the webinar on Truss-out Bamboo Scaffolding Safety). The engagement of the CIC's TOS registered specialist trade contractors
is now mandatory for all public works projects (including term contracts for maintenance
works) from 1 January 2025 and is promoting for adoption in maintenance and
repair works for major public and private sector properties.
Being registered as the CIC's TOS registered specialist trade contractors,
not only enhancing with company professional image but also enjoying the exclusive
worker’s insurance premium discounts under the Employees' Compensation
Insurance Residual Scheme for significantly reducing their insurance cost and
complying with the law. Please click
here to learn more and apply for registration.
