Scaffolding Inspector

The Scaffolding Inspector Course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical understanding required to inspect scaffold structures safely and effectively. Based on OSHA CFR 29, 1926 Subpart L, the programme covers scaffold terminology, different scaffold types, tagging systems, inspection requirements, and safe working practices.

The training also introduces the legal and technical requirements associated with the provision and use of scaffolding. Participants will learn about scaffold components, erection standards, access arrangements, stability, protection of workers and the public, inspection procedures, and appropriate documentation. Practical activities help learners develop the confidence required to inspect, use, erect, modify, and dismantle scaffold structures in accordance with recognised safety principles.

• Introduction to scaffolding safety principles
• Construction site safety awareness
• Health and safety legislation applicable to scaffolding
• Erection and dismantling of tube and fitting scaffolds
• Tied scaffolds using tubes and fittings
• Truss-out scaffold arrangements
• Counter-lever scaffold systems
• Foundation requirements and ground conditions
• Safe working platforms
• Access and egress arrangements
• Independent scaffolding
• Openings, bridges, and scaffold protection
• Protection of members of the public
• Safe handling of materials on scaffolds
• Personal fall arrest systems
• Scaffold tagging procedures
• Inspection of scaffold structures
• Safe scaffold erection practices
• Scaffold ties and structural stability
• Bracing and tying methods
• Fan boards and public protection measures
• Mobile, static, and loading towers
• Birdcage scaffold arrangements
• Beams and bridging beams
• Putlog scaffolds
• Chimney and stack scaffolding
• Temporary edge protection
• Safe scaffold dismantling
• Storage of scaffold materials
• Practical mobile and static tower erection exercises
• Scaffold inspection exercises

This programme is suitable for individuals whose work involves scaffolding or working at height, including:

• Scaffold inspectors
• Riggers
• Construction supervisors
• Site engineers
• Workers responsible for scaffold safety
• Professionals involved in the erection, inspection, use, or dismantling of scaffolds

Successful learners will develop the knowledge and practical awareness required to:

• Identify common scaffold components and understand their correct application.
• Erect, modify, and dismantle basic scaffolding structures using traditional tube-and-fitting and common system scaffold arrangements.
• Recognise hazards associated with scaffold structures and working at height.
• Carry out scaffold inspections and identify conditions requiring corrective action.
• Understand scaffold stability, access, protection, tagging, and safe-use requirements.

Students may take the course examination after completing the learning material and successfully passing the module quizzes. The assessment is designed to measure the learner’s understanding of the course topics and consists of multiple-choice questions selected from the course question bank.

Pattern:

• The examination duration is 2 hours and the assessment is open book.
• A minimum score of 65% is required to pass.
• Learners may retake the examination if they do not achieve the required result.
• A maximum of three examination attempts is permitted within a 30-hour period.
• After the third unsuccessful attempt, learners must wait 24 hours before trying again and are encouraged to review the course material.
• Learners who have already passed cannot retake the examination solely to improve their score.
• There is currently no separate comprehensive programme examination; successful completion of the required course examinations completes the programme.