Correct erection of scaffolding saves lives

A scaffold is a temporary structure to enable people to work at heights, and provide safety to workmen. Scaffolds are mainly required during construction activities, operation, maintenance, planned shutdown activities, and on many other working at heights activities. A strong and rigid structural support in the form of a stable scaffold is a necessity to safeguard required safety. Training on the erection and use of scaffolding is critical for the safety of all on site.  

Strat Training’s scaffolding-related training courses are designed around helping those pursuing a career in this field or who are interested in learning skills for a healthy and safety working environment. Strat Training offers three different types of courses for those who work daily with scaffolding: Scaffolding Erector, Scaffolding Inspector, and Stacking & Storage Regulations. We will discuss Scaffolding Erector in this newsletter, and the other two in future issues of the newsletter.

Prior to undertaking any of these courses, it is necessary to first complete Strat Training’s Working at Heights Training Course.

Scaffolding Erector

This eight-hour scaffolding training course consists of both safe erection and inspection of scaffolding in compliance with the South African National Standards (SANS) 10085, and is accredited by CETA: Unit Standard: 263245 – NQF Level: 3 – Credits: 5) – Erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding.

The unit standards serve, in conjunction with related unit standards, to enable the learner to perform as a scaffold inspector and/or erector, depending on their chosen direction. Topics discussed involve design, compliance and roles and responsibilities of both scaffolding inspectors and erectors. The topic is thus divided into two main courses: scaffolding erection and scaffolding inspection, each consisting of a separate set of modules.

This course, which is valid for two years, is designed around four modules covering topics like managing the scene of an emergency, the basic human anatomy and physiology, and the primary and secondary survey.