Inspect Access Scaffolding

This course is designed to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to inspect access scaffolding for compliance with the South African National Standards (SANS) 10085.

Curriculum:

• Demonstrate An Understanding Of Different Types Of Access Scaffolding, Applications, Limitations, Design And Compliance:
• Described in terms of their characteristics and applications    
• Described in terms of their limitations according to SANS 10085    
• Components are identified and explained in terms of their safe working loads and applications as per SANS 10085    
• Classification for platforms and loading limitations for scaffolding with multi-level platforms as per SANS 10085    
• Stability requirements as per the regulatory framework with particular    
• Explain The Role And Responsibilities Of The Inspector
• Analyse role of inspector in relation to the SANS 10085    
• Responsibilities identified and explained related to SANS 10085    
• Documentation, signage and workplace procedures explained    
• Read And Interpret Drawings, Client Requirements And Other Specifications
• Details and dimensions are interpreted in relation to drawings, specifications and client requirements    
• Equipment is identified and applied according to requirements    
• Safe working loads on platforms and total loading on uprights are calculated    
• Inspect And Handover Access Scaffolding
• Scaffolding inspected for compliance with drawings, specifications or requirements    
• Modified access scaffolding are re-inspected in accordance to safety regulations    
• Access scaffolding register and handover certificate are completed    
• Engineer’s certificate/reports are obtained when required for special design    
• OHSAct and the application of the Act in relation to access scaffolding operations    
• SANS 10085    
• Scaffold inspection policies and procedures