What is basic scaffolding?
The scope of work for basic scaffolding includes:
- Prefabricated scaffolds
- Cantilevered hoist with a load limit not exceeding 500 kilograms (materials only)
- Ropes
- Gin wheels
- Safety nets and static lines
- Bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork)
Basic scaffolding work does not include:
- Cantilevered crane loading platforms
- Cantilevered and spurred scaffolds
- Barrow ramps and sloping platforms
- Scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters
- Mast climbers
- Tube and coupler scaffolds (including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries)
- Hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes and chains
- Suspended scaffolds
To be competent the person should be able to:
- Plan and prepare work.
- Erect scaffolding/equipment.
- Inspect, repair and alter scaffolding/equipment.
- Dismantle scaffolding/equipment.
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