DURATION

3-4 Hours

QUALIFICATION

Successful completion of the training will result in the award of Scaffold Safety Training Certificate.

MODULE 1: WHAT IS SCAFFOLD SAFETY?

• Work at Height
• Definitions
• Types of Scaffolding
  • Mobile Scaffolding
  • Permanent / Fixed Scaffolding
  • Tower Scaffolding
• Scaffold Components
• Hazards and Control Measures

MODULE 2: KEY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Scaffold Setup Guidelines
• Erection and Dismantling of scaffold
• Guardrails and Fall Protection
• Access and Egress
• Stability and Foundation
• Load Capacity

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Scaffolders
• Scaffolding Inspectors
• Scaffold Erectors
• Safety Officers
• Safety Engineer Safety Manager
• Safety Consultant
• Inspectors
• All personnels related to scaffolding activity.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the basics of Scaffolding
• Recognizing the common scaffolding hazards
• Train participants on the correct procedures for assembling, modifying, and dismantling scaffolds
• Teach the importance of fall protection systems and selection as well as the usage of fall protection equipment

MODULE 3: INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

• Importance of pre-use inspection
• Periodic Inspection
• Maintenance and modification of scaffolds
• Fall protection systems

MODULE 4: WORKER TRAINING AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requirement of training by a qualified instructor
• Safe operational practices
• Responsibilities of scaffold erector and inspectors
• Scaffold tagging system
• Scaffold modification rules
• Proper Use of PPEs in Scaffold Work

MODULE 5: RISK ASSESSMENT FOR SCAFFOLDING

• What is a risk assessment?
• Importance of risk assessment in scaffolding
• Step-by-step process of conducting a risk assessment and risk control measures
• Health, safety, environmental, and economic consequences