This course is designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for the safe use, erection, and inspection of scaffolds.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Scaffolding
- Overview of Various Types of Scaffolds
- General Safety Requirements, including Foundations, Fall Protection, Platforms, and More
- Understanding Standards and Legislation Related to Scaffolding
- Field Trip and Hands-On Practical Experience
- Planning a Scaffold Job
- Scaffold Design
- Components: Fittings and Tubes
- Inspections of Ladders, Boards, Fittings, and Tubes for Safe Use
- Proper Methods of Lashing and Fixing Ladders
- Safe and Efficient Use of Builders Hoist
- Scaffold Erection
- Scaffold Dismantling and Storage Procedures
- Alterations and Repairs
- Statutory Regulations Applicable to Scaffold Erection
- Practical Inspection of Various Types of Scaffolds
- Detecting Built-In Faults in Independent Scaffolds
- Inspection of Safety Harnesses and Care & Maintenance
- Issuing Certificates of Safe Scaffold Use
Who Should Enroll?
This course is intended for individuals responsible for inspecting scaffolds and issuing certificates for their safe use. It is relevant for those involved in scaffolding operations and safety management.