Inspect scaffolding and rigging systems

URN: COSVR411
Business Sectors (Suites): Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction)
Developed by: CITB
Approved on: 2020

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"


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Skills


Glossary


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Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

CITB

Original URN

COSVR411

Relevant Occupations

Scaffolders, Stagers and Riggers

SOC Code

8151

Keywords

Inspecting; Scaffolding; Rigging; Security; Inspection certificate; Thorough examination certificate