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Scaffolding Inspection Course

Scaffold Inspection Course

Course Name: Scaffolding Inspection
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Course Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Approved by IIRSM, this Scaffold Inspection Course provides the knowledge needed to inspect scaffolds and verify that safety standards are met.

This multi-module course first provides a comprehensive understanding of scaffolding components, types and industry guidance, before working through the risk assessment process, including what you must record for compliance. The final modules focus on scaffold inspections – covering technical specifications, inspection procedures and key checks demonstrated by a professional inspector, so you know exactly what to look for in your own inspections.

The course also includes a free e-checklist. Use the checklist to ensure that your inspections are thorough and accurately recorded for compliance purposes.

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Course Details

Course Duration Approximately 4 hours
Approval body IIRSM
Format Fully online training
Assessment Multiple choice
Certification Same-day digital certificate
Certificate Valid For 3 years

Suitable For

Scaffolding Inspectors

Safety Officers

Construction Managers

Health and Safety Professionals

Site Managers

Erectors and Scaffolders

Course Content

This course contains the following modules:

Provides the necessary basic awareness of scaffolds and establishes the importance of inspection.

  • Scaffolding Basics
  • Why Inspections are Essential
  • Types of Scaffolding
  • Components of Scaffolding

Highlights legal duties, regulations and relevant guidance for scaffolding safety and inspection.

  • Legal Background
  • Scaffolding Guidance
  • General Duties & Responsibilities
  • Duties Under CDM
  • Handovers
  • Design Specifications & Load Classifications
  • Duties of the Inspector

Guides users through identifying, assessing and managing scaffolding risks.

  • Understanding Risk Assessment
  • Identify Hazards
  • Determine Who Might Be Harmed & How
  • Evaluate the Risks & Decide Precautions
  • Record your Findings
  • Review

Examines technical specifications and requirements for safe scaffold construction and inspection.

  • Documentation
  • Foundations
  • Tubes
  • Standards, Ledgers & Transoms
  • Bracing & Beams
  • Couplers
  • Ties & Anchors
  • Access & Security
  • Ladders & Gin Wheels
  • Boards & Gaps
  • Platforms
  • Other Requirements

Outlines the key steps and procedures of an effective scaffold inspection.

  • Preparing for Inspection
  • Scaffolding Foundations
  • Basic Structure
  • Connection Points
  • Boards
  • Access & Egress
  • Working Platforms: Decking, Toe Boards & Guard Rails

What You Will Learn

Know relevant legislation and legal duties

Recognise scaffolding types and components

Understand scaffolding inspection procedures

Understand design specs and load classifications

Identify scaffolding faults and inspection failures

Document and record inspection findings

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Available in 13 Languages

Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including:

French

Dutch

German

Italian

Spanish

Polish

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Course Approval Body

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Approved by IIRSM

This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).

The scaffold inspection course certificate includes:

  • User name
  • Company name
  • Course name
  • Date of completion
  • Expiry date
  • Name of the approval body

An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.

Users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.

The end-of-course test is:

  • Fully online
  • Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass.

Scaffolding Inspection Course Certificate

Free Scaffolding Inspection e-Checklist

This online scaffold inspection course includes a free inspection e-Checklist to help users:

  • Conduct thorough inspections
  • Ensure scaffolds comply with safety regulations
  • Record critical information, such as site details and findings

The e-checklist includes a QR code system to automatically record, store and retrieve completed forms.

Note – This offer is for one scaffolding inspection e-Checklist licence per trainee who completes this course. This e-Checklist licence is for their use and cannot be transferred or shared by other users.

Terms and conditions apply – access to this e-Checklist is for 12 months from purchase.

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Why is This Scaffolding Inspection Course Important?

Falls from height are the biggest cause of fatal accidents for workers. In the most recent data available from the Health and Safety Executive, falls killed 50 workers in one year alone. The majority of falls involve ladders, working platforms and scaffolds, which is why regular inspections are required by law.

Employers who use scaffolding must ensure scaffolding is designed, erected and used safely. As part of this duty, they must appoint competent inspectors to verify that scaffolding is fit for purpose and safe for workers and members of the public.

Detailed responsibilities of everyone involved are highlighted in several pieces of legislation, including:

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

Non-compliance compromises the safety of workers and members of the public and can lead to fines, penalties and legal action.

Approved by IIRSM, this five-module scaffold inspection training course helps users develop the competency to inspect scaffolding and verify its safety. It equips inspectors with the knowledge needed to inspect scaffolding and verify it meets industry standards and complies with relevant legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

​Scaffolding inspection is the process of assessing scaffolding structures to ensure they are safe for use. The process involves conducting checks for defects, structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the basic requirements are:

  • Scaffolds must be erected, altered or dismantled only by trained individuals.
  • Stability must be ensured using standard configurations or stability checks.
  • Foundations must be firm, level and capable of supporting all loads.
  • Braces and ties must be used to secure scaffolds and prevent collapse.
  • Guardrails and toe boards must be installed to prevent falls and falling materials.
  • Inspections must be carried out regularly by a competent person.
  • A licence is required if scaffolding extends over roads or pavements.

This online Scaffold Inspection Course covers the following topics:

  • Scaffolding basics
  • Importance of inspections
  • Types and components of scaffolding
  • Common hazards
  • Inspection procedures
  • Legal duties and regulations

The training programme is entirely online. You can access this course through the Human Focus e-learning portal, which allows you to complete the training at your own pace from anywhere with internet access. 

The online Scaffold Inspection training course is priced at £295.00 +VAT for an individual user. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.

All Human Focus courses are approved by an independent health and safety body to guarantee quality and accuracy. This Scaffold Inspection Course is approved by IIRSM (the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management).