Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for basic scaffolding operations
- Access, interpret and apply scaffolding documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Develop the preliminary scaffolding plan
- Confirm site preparation with appropriate personnel and identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Identify and select equipment
- Check equipment is ready for use and report verbally or in writing, label and repair any defects within functional responsibility
- Confirm scaffolding plan
- Erect and maintain basic scaffolding
- Erect scaffolding
- Adhere to safety requirements at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces
- Install static lines
- Assemble and erect lifting device
- Inspect critical structural and safety areas and equipment periodically while in use, identify any variation from the plan and record in writing inspection in inspection log
- Perform alteration or repair to critical structural and safety areas and equipment
- Dismantle basic scaffolding