• 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.
• Review inspection of the common forms of scaffolds with emphasis on British Standard tube/coupling types, common fittings and accessories.
• Review inspection of scaffolding materials & fitting.
• Use, inspection and maintenance of safety equipment including Full Body Harness with Shock Absorber Lanyard by following manufacturer’ instructions
• Proper sequence and practice for the safe inspection of Independent Tied, Tower, Birdcage, Cantilever Platform and Slung Scaffolding (practical).
• Know and practice the criteria required for safety inspection of all types of scaffolding structures.
• Inspect scaffold structure by following the SCAFFTAG SYSTEM.
• Understand the planned work and the hazards involved.
• Recognize safety hazards in the scaffolds listed.