Geeves Scaffolding Timaru

25/09/2026

16/09/2026

Great training session with the Geeves Timaru team today, focusing on one of the biggest risks in our industry — working at height.

We ran three practical training stations led by our Supervisors and overseen by our Group H&S & Training Manager, Vadim.

1️⃣ Harnesses, lanyards & fall prevention
The team worked through harness and lanyard inspections, looking for damaged or worn webbing, stitching and hardware. We then explored safety-line and static-line options, with the focus always being on preventing the fall in the first place.

2️⃣ Safe scaffold build methods
Crews practised the step-up method, allowing scaffolders to work from behind installed handrails without exposing themselves to a fall and without relying solely on a harness.
We also practised the tunnelling method, installing handrails ahead before stepping into the next bay to minimise exposure.

3️⃣ Rescue from height
The team worked through several realistic rescue scenarios and the different methods available depending on the scaffold.
For more straightforward builds, this included the pull-in rescue method and using the basic rope rescue kits carried in our trucks to release a casualty from their lanyard and lower them safely.
We then moved into more technical scenarios, including a fall from a cantilever using a Type 3 rescue hub to either lower the casualty to the ground or winch them back to the lift above, as well as rescuing someone suspended from a lattice beam above a void, where lowering directly to ground isn't possible.

It wouldnt be a good training day without a bbq thrown in. 🌭

A valuable day of practical training — not just talking about working safely at height, but giving our people the opportunity to practise the methods and rescues they may one day need to rely on.

Train for it. Practise it. Be ready for it. 🧡

14/09/2026

11/09/2026

Exciting progress with the new South Canterbury Museum coming together nicely.
Great picture show casing some of the hard work our dedicated crew have been putting in on this project!
Thanks to our team putting in the shifts.
Lars, Laz, Arnil and Jordan

Exciting news! The Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury have just donated $80,000 towards the exhibition fitout for Te Kura Marumaru South Canterbury Museum! This generous grant now brings our total to $1.5 million of a $2m target - we're 75% of the way there😃😃😃😃😃😃😃.

And don't forget, you can easily support this project by visiting www.scmdt.org.nz where you can read more about what is planned and make an online donation directly from your bank account. Every little bit helps, and you'll receive a charitable donation receipt which may be used for tax purposes.

Here's Museum Director Philip Howe with Ahu Community Trust chair Di Hay and SC Museum Development Trust chair John Simpson this morning outside the new museum site.

05/09/2026

Grab yourself a piece of Warrior history!
Help support Aoraki rugby league

Item #4 - Thank you to Geeves Scaffolding and Adrian Carter

Dont miss your chance to get hold of a 20th Warriors Anniversary jersey with 20 signatures. Bidding closes on the link below at 8pm or come to the bingo to live bid
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13/08/2026

We’ve got Geeves Timaru backing our Mini 4–7 Intro Class at the 2026 South Canterbury Club Champs! 🏁

Learning the lines, building confidence and having plenty of fun along the way — this is what it’s all about! 🤘

📅 22nd & 23rd August — a huge thanks to Geeves Timaru for getting behind our youngest riders!

"Geeves Scaffolding Timaru provides safe, reliable and professional scaffolding solutions across South Canterbury. From residential projects through to large-scale commercial and industrial work, our experienced local team has the capability to get the job done safely and efficiently."

23/07/2026

Another project completed, and we're incredibly proud of the result.

Finished photos sent through from Prime Solutions excellent wrap job as always.

A special shout out to our Leading Hand, Adam, He ran this project from start to finish. Alongside Arnil and Dan.
You should be proud of your work on this one👏

We'd also like to acknowledge our friends at Brosnan Transport for safely lifting the trusses into place. It takes great teamwork between contractors to deliver projects like this safely and efficiently.

Well done to everyone involved—another job the whole team can be proud of!

23/07/2026

Yesterday we were fortunate to have Vadim Spice, our Group Health, Safety & Training Manager, deliver an interactibe and engaging toolbox talk on the risks of falling objects and the importance of keeping everyone safe on site.

We're incredibly lucky to have Vadim's knowledge and experience at our fingertips, and to be able to work alongside our key clients in delivering practical, hands-on safety sessions like this.

We wrapped up the afternoon by putting on a BBQ for the project team—a great way to connect, share ideas, and reinforce that safety is everyone's responsibility.