Scaffolding Awareness
Learn the basics of scaffolding safety, including scaffold components, common hazards, access requirements, PPE, roles and responsibilities, scaffold tagging, and inspection awareness.
Overview
The course includes information on the basic tools used to construct scaffolds, the personal protective equipment required, the roles and responsibilities associated with scaffolding work, and the importance of inspections.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for personnel who work on, near, or around scaffolding, or who require awareness of scaffolding hazards and controls.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Describe what a scaffold is and why it is used
- Define the key terms used in the construction of scaffolds
- Recognise the basic components of a scaffold
- Describe the key elements of a scaffold
- Identify the different types of scaffolding structures
- Identify hazards associated with the use of scaffolding
- List the basic tools used in the construction of a scaffold
- Describe the PPE requirements for scaffolding
- List the requirements for access to scaffolds
- Identify the responsibilities of key personnel involved with scaffolding
- Describe the use of the scafftags system
- Describe the importance of scaffold inspections
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Purpose and types of scaffolds
- Basic scaffold components and terminology
- Tools used in scaffold construction
- Access requirements
- Scaffold hazards and controls
- PPE requirements
- Roles and responsibilities
- Scafftag systems and inspection awareness
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions during the course. The course includes 20 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.