Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Scaffolding Awareness

Course Aim:    

This is a half day course designed to provide the course participants with the appropriate information on the hazards and dangers of working at height on scaffolding.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand their legal position and responsibilities.
• Be aware of the hazards of working at height on scaffolds.
• Understand how to take care of their personal safety.
• Classify scaffold structures.
• Identify common accidents associated with scaffolds.
• Be aware of the maintenance and inspection of scaffolding.

Course Programme:

• Breakdown of the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
• Evaluate the implications of the General Application Regulations,
  2007 Part 4: Work at Height.
• Explain the principles of scaffold erection in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
• Storage and erection of scaffolds as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Practical demonstration.

Who Should Attend:

For all persons who work involves the storage, use, erection and dismantle of all scaffold types. 

Training Methods:

Classroom presentation on multimedia, supplemented by videos, and flipchart discussions throughout the course.  Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also provided and used.  There is also a Practical Module as part of this course.

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 4 participants.
• ½ day duration.

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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