Inspection of used scaffold boards training course

 

This course is delivered in-house at your choice of location. Please contact us today for a personalised quote

 This one day course is designed to address the needs of scaffolding companies and scaffolding contractors who will be expected to inspect and assess the condition of previously used scaffold boards. The course will give you an understanding of the grading rules and provide advice on how to store boards correctly and to assess whether used boards should be re-issued or withdrawn from use.

Course content:

  • Specifications including dimensions and tolerances
  • Marking
  • Comprehensive descriptions of defects in softwood
  • An understanding of the BS 2482: 2009 grading principles
  • Evaluation methods
  • Full description of the grading rules
  • Issuing scaffold boards to site
  • Correct methods of storage
  • Inspection techniques

This course includes:

  • Practical exercises
  • A short written test

You should attend this course if you:

  • Supply, hire and/or use old boards

Please note: completion of this course does not entitle the delegate to grade scaffold boards to the requirements of BS 2482. 

Our Capabilities

BM TRADA is a certification body and training provider and does not provide any consultancy during public or private training. 

Although trainers will answer questions and provide information on best practices during the course, they do not provide specific consultancy, nor solutions or advice relating to organization issues.