CISRS Scaffold Basic Inspection Training
Target Audience: Scaffold Designers, Contracts Managers, Engineers, Site Agents/Managers, H&S Managers, HSE Inspectors, Scaffolding Inspectors (with at least 2 years of scaffolding awareness and experience)
Prerequisites:
- Delegates must have awareness and experience of scaffolding structures, as confirmed by their employer through a Delegate Entry Check Form.
- Individuals not holding an eligible CISRS card will be required to submit the Delegate Entry Check Form.
Training Requirements for CISRS Basic Inspector Card:
- CITB HS&E Test taken within 2 years
- CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection Course
Renewal Process:
- CITB HS&E Test taken within 2 years
- CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection Course
Course Objectives:
- Understand the legal and industry requirements for scaffold inspections
- Develop the knowledge and skills to conduct thorough scaffold inspections
- Recognize common scaffold defects and safety issues
- Learn how to effectively plan, manage, and document scaffold inspections
- Implement strategies to ensure scaffold safety on construction sites
Course Content
Day 1:
1. Introduction to Scaffold Inspections
- Importance of scaffold inspections in construction
- Overview of relevant legislation and industry standards
- Roles and responsibilities of construction professionals
2. Scaffold Design and Components
- Types of scaffolding systems and their applications
- Identification of scaffold components and their functions
- Understanding scaffold structural integrity and stability
3. Legal and Industry Requirements
- Work at Height Regulations and PUWER
- NASC and CISRS guidelines for scaffold inspections
- Employer and employee duties regarding scaffold safety
4. Scaffold Inspection Principles
- Pre-use, periodic, and post-alteration inspections
- Inspection checklists and documentation
- Determining the competence of scaffold inspectors
Day 2:
5. Identifying Scaffold Defects and Hazards
- Common scaffold defects (e.g., damaged components, incorrect assembly)
- Recognizing potential safety issues (e.g., overloading, poor access)
- Assessing the overall condition and stability of the scaffold
6. Inspection Procedures and Techniques
- Planning and preparing for scaffold inspections
- Visual inspections, measurements, and functional tests
- Reporting and recording inspection findings
7. Scaffold Handover and Certification
- Scaffold handover process and documentation
- Issuing scaffold inspection certificates
- Communicating inspection results to relevant stakeholders
Day 3:
8. Scaffold Safety Management
- Developing and implementing scaffold safety plans
- Monitoring and auditing scaffold safety performance
- Continuous improvement and corrective actions
9. Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- Review of real-world scaffold-related incidents and their causes
- Discussing strategies to prevent similar occurrences
10. Practical Exercises and Assessments
- Conducting a scaffold inspection and identifying defects
- Completing inspection checklists and documentation
- Developing a scaffold safety management plan
11. Course Review and Certification
- Feedback and discussion
- Issuing of CISRS Scaffold Basic Inspection Certificate
The training program will be delivered by experienced instructors who are CISRS-approved scaffold inspectors or have extensive knowledge of scaffold safety and inspection procedures. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their learning through practical exercises and assessments, ensuring they are equipped to effectively manage and oversee scaffold inspections on construction sites.
The three-day format allows for more comprehensive coverage of the course content, with the first day focusing on the theoretical aspects of scaffold inspections, the second day dedicated to inspection procedures and techniques, and the third day covering safety management, case studies, and practical assessments and final exam. This ensures that participants develop a deep understanding of the subject matter and are able to confidently apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a CISRS Scaffold Basic Inspection Certificate, which can be used to demonstrate their competence in conducting basic scaffold inspections and managing scaffold safety.
