Inspect scaffolding and rigging systems
Overview
"This standard is about preparing for and inspecting the integrity and security of scaffolding and rigging systems, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using resources.
This standard is for people working in the occupational areas of Scaffolding, Staging and Rigging and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers."
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
"P1 interpret the given information relating to the work and
resources to confirm its relevance
P2 comply with the given, relevant legislation and official
guidance to carry out your work and maintain safe and healthy
work practices
P3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the
methods of work
P4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of
damage to the work and surrounding area
P5 comply with the given contract information to carry out the
work efficiently to the required specification
P6 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance
with the programme of work"
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
"Performance Criteria 1
Interpretation of information
K1 the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify
inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how
they are implemented
K2 the types of information, their source and how they are
interpreted
K3 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the
information and why it is important they are followed
Performance Criteria 2
Safe work practices
K4 current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied
K5 how emergencies should be responded to and who should
respond
K6 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment
and personal belongings
K7 the accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for
making the report
K8 why, when and how health and safety control equipment
should be used
K9 how to comply with environmentally responsible work
practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 3
Selection of resources
K10 the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects
associated with the resources and how defects should be
rectified
K11 how the resources should be used and how any problems
associated with the resources are reported
K12 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they
have been developed and how they are used
K13 the hazards associated with the resources and methods
of work and how they are overcome
Performance Criteria 4
Minimise the risk of damage
K14 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of
protection
K15 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how
it is achieved
Performance Criteria 5
Meet the contract specification
K16 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried
out and problems reported
K17 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
Performance Criteria 6
Allocated time
K18 what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the
estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be kept"
Scope/range
Scope Performance
"Performance Criteria 1
1 interpret plans, drawings and sketches, method
statements, risk assessments, specifications, schedules and
manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoid of risk by following the given information relating to
the following:
2.1 methods of work
2.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment
2.3 safe use of access equipment
2.4 safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and
equipment
2.5 specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 3
3 select resources associated with own work
Performance Criteria 4
4 protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy workspace
6 dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstrate work skills to measure, check and record
8 use and maintain inspection and recording equipment
9 inspect scaffolding and rigging systems for compliance with
current legislation and issue an inspection or thorough
examination certificate
Performance Criteria 6
10 complete own work within the estimated, allocated time to
meet the needs of other occupations and client"
Scope Knowledge
"Disposal of waste
1 environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures,
manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official
guidance
Emergencies
2 operative's response to situations in accordance with
organisational authorisation:
and personal skills when involved with
2.1 fires, spillages, injuries
2.2 emergencies relating to occupational activities
Hazards
3 those identified by risk assessment, method of work,
manufacturers’ technical information, statutory regulations and
official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
4 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use,
types and purpose of each type, work situations and general
work environment:
4.1 collective protective measures
4.2 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
4.3 personal protective equipment (PPE)
4.4 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
Information
5 plans, drawings and sketches, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information,
standards, regulations and official guidance associated with
scaffolding and rigging
Legislation and official guidance
6 the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents
and health hazards and the environment whilst working in the
workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at height,
with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with
movement and storage of materials by manual handling
and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
7 operative care of inspection and recording equipment
Methods of work
8 application of knowledge for safe work practices, procedures
and skills, relating to the method, area of work and materials
used to:
8.1 identify the location and the type of scaffolding and
rigging arrangement for inspection
8.2 confirm frequency of inspection and thorough examination
8.3 inspect stability and security of the scaffold and rigging
structures
8.4 confirm that the structure complies with current legislation
and approved practices
8.5 communicate with appropriate personnel for corrections to
the structure that will uphold its integrity and security
8.6 record and report findings
8.7 issue appropriate certification
8.8 visually inspect fall protection equipment
8.9 use inspection and recording equipment
8.10 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
8.11 work at height
8.12 use access equipment
9 team work and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with inspecting scaffold
and rigging structures
Problems
11 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
11.1 own authority to rectify
11.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
12 types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
13 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which
will affect the work programme
Protect work
14 protect work against damage from general workplace activities,
other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
15 inspection and recording equipment
Security procedures
16 site, workplace, company and operative, vehicles"