This short online course is designed for employers who need to train up staff to use and erect scaffolding on-site.
Topics covered include:
- planning for erecting and dismantling scaffolding up to 4 metres
- regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding
- Scaffolding Standards.
- safe work procedures related to erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding including job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statement (SWMS), risk control measures and equipment, including:
- signage and barricades
- expected loadings on scaffolding and supporting structures
- site access and egress routes.
- selecting and checking plant, tools and equipment and rectifying or reporting faults
- establishing footings for scaffolding up to 4 metres
- erecting and dismantling scaffolding up to 4 metres in accordance with regulations, planned risk prevention and control measures, acceptable safe work practices and manufacturers’ specifications
- inspecting critical structural and safety areas of scaffolding for damage, corrosion and wear
- checking current use of scaffolding for compliance with type of scaffolding equipment
- cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing scaffolding equipment
The course can be completed at any time on-demand, and is self-paced.
Duration: 2 hours
Availability:
Students must have a internet connected device such as a tablet, smart-phone, laptop or PC.
Outcome:
Students are issued a Statement of Completion
Cost: A$90
Pay online to start
