The safe use of scaffolds demands that they are erected moved, dismantled, and maintained properly and that all workers who perform tasks on the scaffold fully understand the correct safety procedures. Both needs are best addressed through mandatory training. 

Are scaffolds inherently dangerous? As with so many other aspects of safety, being aware of the hazards and following proper procedures to minimize risks will eliminate much of the potential for problems and injuries. In this training, trainees will able to know how to work safely in a scaffold.

This course is designed for:

Scaffolding Safety – Inspector

Scaffolding Safety – Erection & Dismantling( Scaffolder)

Scaffolding Safety – Supervisor

Scaffolding Safety – Chargehand

Scaffolding Safety - Foreman

Course Contents:

1.DEFINITION

2.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

3.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

4.SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5.SAFE ERECTION OF SCAFFOLDING

6.SOLE BOARDS AND BASE PLATES

7.WORKING PLATFORM

8.TOEBOARDS & GUARDRAILS

9.ACCESS AND EGRESS

10.SCAFFOLD ALTERATION

11.DOCUMENTED SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK

12.SCAFFOLDING CHECKLIST

13.SCAFFOLDING PARTS / SCAFFOLDING MATERIALS

14.SITE INSPECTION / SCAFFOLDING INSPECTION

15.HAZARDS

16.RISK ASSESSMENT

17.WEATHER FACTORS

18.MOBILE PLANT AND TRAFFIC

19.REGULATORY STANDARD

20.SCAFFOLDING PROBLEM AREAS

21.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

22.SCAFF TAG

23.PROTECTIVE SCREENING

24.DESIGN LOAD

25.LOAD CAPACITIES

26.TYPES OF SCAFFOLDS

27.LADDERS USED IN SCAFFOLD

28.CLIMBING SAFETY