Scaffold Appreciation & Inspection

The course covers key health and safety aspects and legal requirements for having a strict and robust onsite scaffolding inspection procedures in place and of company processes and procedures to enable them to fulfil their role in the company operations.

On completion of the course and after assessment of their individual competence (refresher or initial course), the candidates should be able to inspect and sign off Tube and Fitting Scaffolding following company procedures. Initial candidates may need to be supervised/monitored after completion of the course. 

What You Will Learn:

• How to identify the various components used in scaffolding
• Practical knowledge of fitting scaffolds, and how to identify the various components
• The erection sequences and the fixing of scaffold members
• Scaffold tie systems criteria
• Inspection procedures for scaffolding (a practical inspection can be carried out if on site)
• Completing the Scaffold Inspection Register
• The legislation and standards surrounding the relevant type of scaffolding chosen (Tube & Fitting or Layher System)
• How to control risks and common health and safety hazards.