Course Objectives:

• Understand the importance of scaffold safety in construction projects
• Recognize the roles and responsibilities of construction professionals in scaffold safety
• Identify common scaffold-related hazards and risks
• Learn the key legal requirements and industry standards for scaffold safety
• Develop strategies to effectively manage and monitor scaffold safety on construction sites

Course Content

1. Introduction to Scaffold Safety

• Importance of scaffold safety in construction
• Overview of scaffold-related incidents and their consequences
• Role of construction professionals in ensuring scaffold safety

2. Legal and Industry Requirements

• Relevant legislation (e.g., Work at Height Regulations)
• Industry guidelines and best practices (e.g., NASC Technical and Safety Guidelines)
• Employer and employee responsibilities for scaffold safety( scaffold users)

3. Scaffold Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Common scaffold-related hazards (e.g., falls, collapse, falling objects)
• Factors affecting scaffold safety (e.g., design, erection, loading, environment)
• Conducting thorough risk assessments for scaffold work

4. Scaffold Design and Specification

• Principles of scaffold design and structural integrity
• Selecting the appropriate scaffold type for the task
• Responsibilities for scaffold design approval and certification

5. Scaffold Erection, Inspection, and Maintenance

• Proper scaffold erection and dismantling procedures
• Pre-use inspections and ongoing monitoring
• Maintenance, repairs, and alterations

6. Safe Work Practices and Controls

• Scaffold access and egress
• Work at height and fall prevention measures
• Load management and material handling
• Environmental considerations (e.g., weather, ground conditions)

7. Scaffold Safety Management and Monitoring

• Developing and implementing scaffold safety plans
• Effective communication and coordination with scaffolding contractors
• Monitoring, auditing, and continuous improvement

8. Case Studies and Lessons Learned

• Review of real-world scaffold-related incidents and their causes
• Discussing strategies to prevent similar occurrences

9. Practical Exercises and Assessments

• Scaffold hazard identification and risk assessment
• Developing a scaffold safety management plan
• Scaffold inspection and monitoring procedures 

10. Course Review and Certification

• Feedback and discussion
• Issuing of Scaffold Safety Awareness Certificate

The training program will be delivered by experienced instructors with expertise in scaffold safety, construction management, and regulatory compliance. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and challenges, fostering interactive discussions and the exchange of best practices.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Scaffold Safety Awareness Certificate, which can be used to demonstrate their competence in managing and overseeing scaffold safety on construction projects.