Safe Elevation: Best Practices for Scaffolding, Rigging, and Lifting Supervision

Introduction:

The Safe Elevation: Best Practices for Scaffolding, Rigging, and Lifting Supervision course is designed for professionals engaged in scaffolding, rigging, lifting operations, and supervisors overseeing these activities.

This course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts and global safe work strategies within these industries. By acquiring these skills, participants will build credibility and confidence in executing and supervising scaffolding work effectively.

At the conclusion of the course, successful candidates will demonstrate their competence in scaffolding, rigging, and lifting operations. This training ensures participants are fully prepared to perform their duties to the highest standard.

Objectives:

By the end of this Safe Elevation: Best Practices for Scaffolding, Rigging, and Lifting Supervision training, participants will:

• Understand the principles of force distribution on loads.
• Locate the center of gravity and determine optimal rigging points and methods.
• Identify and select appropriate rigging materials, tools, and equipment.
• Comprehend communication codes and signaling methods.
• Identify and use scaffold fittings and lifting equipment.
• Recognize and address common causes of scaffolding collapses.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive teaching methods
• Case analysis
• Group discussions
• Hands-on activities
• Role-playing
• Peer assessment
• Equipment inspection exercises

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Introduction to Course

• Laws and regulations
• Recognition and use of scaffold fittings
• Identifying and using lifting tackles
• Scaffolding terminology
• Rigging and lifting language
• Scaffolding inspection
• Lifting machine examination

Unit 2: Varieties of Scaffolding in Application

• Types of scaffolding
• Tube and fitting systems
• Video presentations
• Kwikstage systems
• Cuplock scaffolding
• Framing solutions
• Visual presentations of each scaffolding type

Unit 3: Scaffolding Inspections

• Mobile scaffolding procedures
• Detailed information on working platforms
• Structural property evaluations and bearing capacity
• Scaffolding inspection techniques via videos
• Scaffolding filling procedures
• Implementation of the Scafftag system

Unit 4: Working Safely on Scaffolding

• Survey of common scaffolding failure mechanisms
• Proper use of safety nets during scaffolding
• Review of SG4:05 and its impact on construction safety
• Video tutorial presentations
• Standards for harness inspection
• Inspection of lifting tackle and selection criteria

Unit 5: Lift and Rig Techniques

• Basic rules for attaching loads to lifting appliances
• Guidelines for estimating load weights
• Video presentations
• Visual aids for signaling and crane operation instructions
• Methods for raising, moving, and lowering objects safely
• Formative feedback to ensure outcomes are achieved