Basic Scaffolding Safety & Inspection Training

What you will learn

• Explain the basic principles of scaffolding safety.
• Identify different types of scaffolding and their uses.
• Recognize common scaffolding hazards and risks.
• Understand scaffolding components and their functions.
• Identify safe scaffolding assembly and dismantling procedures.
• Conduct basic scaffolding inspections before use.
• Identify damaged, defective, or missing scaffolding components.
• Understand the importance of guardrails, toe boards, and safe access.
• Recognize the risks associated with working at height.
• Understand how weather conditions affect scaffolding safety.
• Recognize when scaffolding should be tagged as unsafe or restricted from use.
• Promote safe behavior and effective hazard communication on construction sites.

Prerequisites

• Educational background: No specific academic qualification is required.
• Work experience: Previous construction or scaffolding experience is helpful but not mandatory.
• Target participants: Construction workers, site supervisors, safety officers, HSE professionals, scaffold users, inspectors, contractors, and construction students.
• Basic safety knowledge: An understanding of general workplace health and safety is an advantage.
• Equipment: A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a stable internet connection.
• Participation: Ability to attend the two-day live online sessions starting 9 November 2026.
• Learning materials: A notebook or digital document for recording key lessons and inspection procedures.

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