Safety Management of Temporary Scaffolding

Duration:

1 day

Attendees:

This scaffolding safety course is aimed at construction sector management and those responsible for the planning, procurement, management and control of temporary works in buildings and civil engineering.

Objectives:

The aim of this scaffold training is to give the attendees increased basic knowledge and awareness of the legal and industry requirements for the safe management of temporary works, by construction, building and civil engineering contractors.

Course itinerary:

Introduction and welcome
Course scope, aims & objectives
Overview of temporary works
Legal overview (CDM 07, WAH 05).

Morning Break

- British & European Standards (BS5975, BS EN 12811, BS EN 13374 etc.)
- Industry Performance Standards (HSE ACoP’s/Guidance, Industry Guidance)
- Proprietary equipment manufacturers’ information
- Temporary works roles & competence
  - TW engineer
  - TW coordinators
  - TW supervisors.

Lunch Break

- - Temporary works – Design
    - Design competence
    - Design brief
    - Checking and verification.
  - Temporary works – Procedures
    - Design control
    - Managing variations
    - Commissioning, permits, inspections
    - Coordination & supervision on site
    - Quality assurance.
  - Temporary works – Structures
    - Falsework (propping, shoring, façade retention, etc.)
    - Formwork
    - Fencing & hoarding.