Safe Erection, Use & Inspection of Scaffolding
Course Objectives
Employers must ensure that no person engages in any activity (including Organisation, Planning and Supervision) in relation to working at height or work equipment for such work unless they are competent to do so, or, if being trained, is supervised by a competent person.
This 2-Day Intensive Scaffolding Course will give delegates an appreciable training in the basic skills, techniques and record keeping of scaffolding inspections.
Target participants: Managers, Supervisors and operatives who are responsible for inspecting scaffolds and completing reports in accordance with statutory regulations.
Topics:
Scaffolding terminology
Relevant regulations, codes of practice & guidance docs
Reading scaffold drawings
Tubes, fittings & boards
Couplers, braces & ties
Independent tied scaffolds
Birdcage scaffolds
Putlog scaffolds
Various types of systems scaffolds
Mobile, static & loading towers
Beams & Bridging beams
Safety ladder access & egress
Preventing falls in scaffolding & falsework
Safety nets & harnesses
Public protection
Foundations
Chutes, temporary roofs
How to carry out a scaffold inspection
Scaffolders training & working methods
Sample inspection sheets
Use of checklists
Practical inspection by delegates