Conference: Scaffolding, Rigging & Lifting: Safe Handling, Operation & Supervision

Introduction

This conference is designed for individuals involved in scaffolding, rigging, and lifting, or those supervising these tasks. It covers various types of scaffolding, including tube & fitting, mobile scaffolding, and system scaffolding. Participants will learn about rigging and lifting techniques, including selecting and inspecting lifting tackle, safely connecting to loads, and moving loads efficiently. The program provides essential skills for safe and effective scaffolding, rigging, and lifting operations.

Objectives 

• Legal requirements

• Scaffold fittings & lifting tackle identification & use

• Scaffolding, rigging & lifting terminology

• Inspection of scaffolding & lifting tackle

• Recording of inspections

• Scafftag system and its use

• Reasons for collapses of scaffolding

• Basic safety requirements

Target Audience

• Scaffolding Supervisors and Scaffold Inspectors
• Rigging and Lifting Supervisors
• Crane Operators and Lifting Equipment Operators
• Construction Site Managers and Site Supervisors
• Health and Safety Officers (HSE Professionals)
• Maintenance and Industrial Safety Personnel
• Workers involved in scaffolding erection and dismantling
• Lifting and Rigging Technicians
• Construction and Industrial Project Engineers
• Contractors and Subcontractors in construction and industrial projects
• Professionals responsible for inspection and certification of scaffolding and lifting equipment
• Anyone involved in safe lifting operations and working at height activities

Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to the Conference

• Legal requirements.

• Scaffold fittings identification & use

• Lifting tackle identification & use

• Scaffolding terminology

• Rigging & lifting terminology

• Inspection of scaffolding

• Inspection of lifting equipment

Day 2: Different types of scaffolding in use

• Review of day 1

• Types of scaffolding

• Tube & fitting

• Video presentation

• Kwikstage

• Video presentation

• Cuplok

• Frames

Day 3: Inspection of scaffolding

• Review of day 2

• Mobile scaffolding

• The working platform

• The structure

• Video presentation

• Recording of inspections of scaffolding

• Scafftag system and its use

• Video presentation

Day 4: Working safely on scaffolding

• Review of day 3

• Reasons for collapses of scaffolding

• The wearing of harnesses to erect scaffolding

• SG4:05 and changes to it

• Video presentation

• Inspection of harnesses

• Video presentation

• Selecting & inspecting the correct lifting tackle

Day 5: Rigging & Lifting

• Review of day 4

• Attaching the load to the lifting appliance correctly

• Estimating the weight of the load to be lifted

• Video presentation

• Correct signs & signals to direct crane operations

• Correct procedure for lifting, moving & lowering loads safely

• Video presentation

• Questionnaire

• Any questions and close