Scaffold Inspection |
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| description: | Scaffold Inspection |
| duration (days): | 1 or 2 |
| no. of delegates: | 12 max |
| target group: | Any person(s) who, as part of their working duties are responsible for inspection of scaffolds on site. |
| course aims: | The aim of the training is to provide candidates with the necessary information on the correct procedures to be adopted when inspecting scaffolding. |
| objectives: | At the end of the instruction the candidates will be able to: Have an understanding of the statutory regulations. Identify scaffold components and equipment. Understand types of scaffold structures. Have a basic knowledge of methods of construction. Identify hazards and problems in working scaffolds. Understand the reasons for ties and loadings. |
| content: | Health & Safety legislation & regulations. What is a scaffold, types, uses and limitations? Identifying scaffold components, and terminology. Tubes, fitting and boards. Safe use of ladders and steps on site. Reasons for ties and loadings. The use of gin wheels and pulleys on scaffolds. Practical inspection exercise. Inspection and tagging documentation. Multi choice test paper. |
