• An outline of the requirements for scaffolding including personal and worksite safety, protection of others.
• Review definitions, tube & fitting specification, foundation, scaffold ties, scaffold assembly, platform requirements, raising & lowering materials, access & egress and basic information of each type scaffold structures as British Standard requirements.
• Review SCAFFTAG SYSTEM.
• Identification and use of the common forms of scaffolds with emphasis on British Standard tube/coupling types, common fittings and accessories.
• Use, inspection and maintenance of safety equipment including Full Body Harness with Shock Absorber Lanyard by following manufacturer’ instructions.
• Preparation, use, inspection and maintenance of scaffolding materials & fitting.
• Proper sequence and practice for the safe erection, alteration and dismantling of Cantilever Platform and Slung Scaffolding (practical).
• Understand the planned work and the hazards involved.
• Recognize safety hazards in the scaffolds listed.