COURSE: SCAFFOLDING SAFETY Erection, Supervision and Inspection.

This course is intended for persons responsible for inspecting and checking scaffolds for safe use, erection,
dismantling and for persons, who erect, dismantle and use the scaffold in accordance with statutory regulations.

GTS is accredited by Dubai Accreditation Center for Scaffold Inspections by European Certifying Organisation, ECO.

GTS is an ATI Authorized Training Institute of SAIA Scaffold & Access Industry Association U.S.A, and the
Instructors are approved by STI, U.S.A, EHS Trakhees U.A.E.

A Competent Person" Scaffold Training Program as per the Scaffold Industry Association-SIA, BS, OSHA and Local
Regulations.

The overall aim is to develop an understanding of scaffold components, forms of construction and inspection procedures of
basic access scaffolds and to comply with current legislation and Codes of Practice.

The course will give delegates an understanding of:

Regulations & Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs), Standards and Regulations
Scaffold Terminology, Types of Scaffolds
Scaffold Materials, Scaffold Components,
Scaffold Foundations,
Platform and Platform Materials, Guardrail Requirements
Erection and dismantling procedures
Scaffold Tags
Gin Wheels & Ropes
Scaffold Ties
Scaffolders Tools.
Construction Regulations & Recommendations of Basic Scaffolds
Mobile Aluminium Towers
Means of Access, Fall Protection & Safe use of Ladders
Personal Protective Equipment & How to correctly don a body harness
How to identify appropriate anchorage points
How to perform a pre-use inspection of work at height equipment and scaffolding towers
Identify the hazards commonly associated with scaffolding.
Identify general scaffold requirements and safety considerations.
Identify specific precautions to take when working with scaffolding near power lines.
Identify safe work practices that prevent falls from scaffolding.
Identify safe work practices that prevent objects from falling from scaffolding.
PPT, Video Presentation and Practical Inspection
Risk Assessment & Reports

The class will also include a hands-on course involving student participation.
Followed By: Test / Evaluation: An exam will be given at the end of the day for a pass or refer grade.
Expe ence and
Duration: 01 day. (Tailored according to Experience and Requirement.
u n the successful completion of the course.
Certifications are issued to the participants upon
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Gulf Test Safety Consultancies

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