Scaffold Appreciation
Course Duration: 2 Days
Course objectives
This course is not intended to provide in-depth knowledge of erection of scaffolding. It’s aims are to enable people to improve their current level of knowledge of basic access scaffolding. The course covers the requirements stated in BS5973 in terms of scaffold construction, stability, loading and use. This course also covers the legal requirements for the inspection of temporary scaffold structures made of steel in the work at height regulations 2005
Traditional Scaffold Appreciation
PROGRAMME
Day One
Introduction and course aims
Scaffold inspection
Different types of scaffolding
Tubular framework Fittings—identification and use
Scaffolding terminology
Bases and foundations
Bracing for stability
Tying basic access scaffolds
Scaffold inspection
Reasons why scaffolds collapse
Safe use of scaffolds
The legal requirements explained
Day Two
Practical Inspection Techniques & Reporting Procedures
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