Module 1 – Introduction to Scaffolding
Definition and purpose of scaffolding
Types of scaffolds (supported, suspended, mobile, system scaffolds)
Industry applications
Module 2 – Scaffolding Standards and Regulations
OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L)
BS EN 12811 and relevant standards
Local regulatory requirements
Roles and responsibilities
Module 3 – Scaffold Components and Materials
Tubes, fittings, boards, base plates
Couplers and connections
Decking systems
Guardrails and toe boards
Module 4 – Scaffold Design and Load Capacity
Load classifications (light, medium, heavy duty)
Safe working load (SWL)
Load distribution principles
Basic structural stability concepts
Module 5 – Scaffold Erection and Dismantling Principles
Safe erection procedures
Bracing and tying requirements
Foundation and base conditions
Access and egress systems
Module 6 – Inspection Procedures
Pre-use inspection
Daily and periodic inspections
Post-modification inspection
Inspection checklists and documentation
Module 7 – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Fall hazards
Collapse risks
Electrical hazards
Environmental factors (wind, weather)
Unsafe modifications
Module 8 – Scaffold Tagging System
Green tag (safe to use)
Yellow tag (restricted use)
Red tag (unsafe)
Tagging procedures and control
Module 9 – Safety Systems and Fall Protection
Guardrails and fall arrest systems
Ladder safety
Edge protection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Module 10 – Practical Inspection Workshop
Real scaffold inspection exercises
Defect identification
Reporting findings
Case studies of scaffold failures
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