Scaffolding Competent Person Training
Upon completion, participants will be qualified as a Competent Person as defined by occupational health and safety regulations, capable of recognizing existing ...
Upon completion, participants will be qualified as a Competent Person as defined by occupational health and safety regulations, capable of recognizing existing ...
This comprehensive Scaffolding Competent
Person Training is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge,
skills, and confidence to inspect, evaluate, and supervise scaffolding work in
accordance with applicable safety regulations and industry standards. The
course provides in-depth guidance on scaffold design, erection, modification,
and dismantling procedures, with an emphasis on hazard identification, risk
assessment, and safe work practices.
Upon completion, participants will be
qualified as a Competent Person as defined by occupational health and
safety regulations, capable of recognizing existing and predictable hazards in
scaffold systems and taking prompt corrective measures.
Learning
Outcomes:
By the end of this training, learners will be
able to:
Understand
different types of scaffolding and their applications.
Identify
scaffold components, structural integrity requirements, and load capacities.
Inspect
scaffold structures for compliance with regulatory and manufacturer standards.
Recognize
and control hazards associated with scaffolding activities.
Supervise
the erection, modification, and dismantling of scaffolds safely.
Maintain
proper documentation and ensure ongoing scaffold safety through regular
inspections.
Apply
local and international scaffolding standards (e.g., OSHA, EN, BS, ISO).
Entry
Requirements:
Must be at
least 18 years old.
Basic
literacy in English (ability to read and understand safety manuals).
Previous
experience or training in construction or related work is an advantage but not
mandatory.
Physically
fit to work at heights (medical clearance may be required for practical
sessions).
Who Can
Attend the Course:
This course is suitable for:
Site
supervisors and safety officers
Scaffold
erectors and assemblers
Construction
foremen and team leads
Health and
Safety professionals
Engineers
and project managers involved in construction and maintenance
Any
personnel designated as a “Competent Person” for scaffold safety
Knowledge
and Skills Learners Will Gain:
Comprehensive
understanding of scaffolding systems (tube & coupler, frame, system
scaffolds)
Legal and
regulatory framework for scaffolding safety
Scaffold
hazard recognition and risk mitigation strategies
Scaffold
inspection procedures and documentation
Emergency
response planning related to scaffold use
Practical
skills in scaffold setup, assessment, and dismantling oversight
Roles and
responsibilities of a Scaffolding Competent Person
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