Scaffolder

Purpose

Scaffolder course is to train people working on offshore platforms in conducting inspections of all scaffolding gear/ equipment before and after use, Dismantle scaffolding equipment/ gear and store in appropriate area, Plan and prepare work on site for erecting scaffolding, Erect modular scaffold and gin wheel, Alter and repair scaffold if necessary.

This course is designed to provide participants the knowledge and develop the competency and skills to safely erect scaffold structures.

Below training requirements as per OSHA to relate to the hazards of work on scaffolds:

(a) The employer shall have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. The training shall include the following areas, as applicable:

(1) The nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area;

(2) The correct procedures for dealing with electrical hazards and for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems and falling object protection systems being used;

(3) The proper use of the scaffold, and the proper handling of materials on the scaffold;

(4) The maximum intended load and the load-carrying capacities of the scaffolds used; and

(b) The employer shall have each employee who is involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold trained by a competent person to recognize any hazards associated with the work in question. The training shall include the following topics, as applicable:

(1) The nature of scaffold hazards;

(2) The correct procedures for erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining the type of scaffold in question;

(3) The design criteria, maximum intended load-carrying capacity and intended use of the scaffold;

(c) When the employer has reason to believe that an employee lacks the skill or understanding needed for safe work involving the erection, use or dismantling of scaffolds, the employer shall retrain each such employee so that the requisite proficiency is regained. Retraining is required in at least the following situations:

(1) Where changes at the work site present a hazard about which an employee has not been previously trained; or

(2) Where changes in the types of scaffolds, fall protection, falling object protection, or other equipment present a hazard about which an employee has not been previously trained; or

(3) Where inadequacies in an affected employee’s work involving scaffolds indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite proficiency.

Target Audience

Any person who has to erect and dismantle modular and prefabricated scaffolding, use safety harnesses and erect static lines/ safety nets. Those who are desirous of making a career in offshore oil rigs and production platforms.

Course Content

Scaffolding Rigger

• General safety
• Types of scaffolds
• Working platform
• Foundation (calculating length of soleboards)
• Structural stability
• Access to scaffolds
• Modular scaffolds
• Frame scaffolds
• Mobile scaffolds
• Trestle and bracket scaffolds
• Birdcage scaffolds
• Ancillary equipment
• Bends and hitches
• Industrial safety net
• Inspect and maintenance of scaffolding equipment
• Dismantle scaffolding equipment