EHS Trakhees Scaffold Supervisor Training Course

Attendees:

Scaffold Supervisors and Managers responsible for Supervising or Managing Scaffold Operations.

Objectives:

To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to be able to supervise scaffolding operations in line with EHS Construction Safety Regulations Clause 5.9.

Course Content:

Day 1:
• UAE Scaffold Regulations, Scaffold Heights and Weights
• Overview of Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4)
• Tube, Fittings & Boards
• Safe Ladder Access & Egress
• Manual Handling (SG6)
• Safe Use of Safety Harness & PPE
• Scaffold Ties & Stability
• Bracing & Tying Scaffolds
• Scaffold Planning & Foundations
• Erect & Dismantle Independent Scaffold 2 Bays 1 Lift

Day 2:
• Theory on Mobile & Static Towers
• Practical Erection & Dismantling of a Static Tower 3 Lifts
• System Scaffold Theory
• Erect a System Scaffold Tower 2 Lifts

Day 3:
• Birdcage Scaffolds Theory
• Scaffold Handover, Inspection & Scafftag
• Knots, Rope & Gin Wheel Practical
• Rescue Discussion
• Practical Scaffold Assessment

Day 4:
• Design of Scaffolding
• Knowledge of When & Where Design is Needed
• Use of Soleboards and Type of Foundations
Encountered in the UAE
• Height of Base Ratios Involved in Design of Mobile
& Static Towers
• Scaffold Inspection Checklists
• Edge Protection

Day 5:
• Scaffold Risk Assessment and Method Statements
• Rescue Plans
• Special Scaffolds Le. Marine Scaffolds & Offshore
Sectors
• Revision of all key points during the course
• Exam Brief
• Knowledge Test