Scaffold collapse is sometimes caused by unauthorised dismantling or by the “borrowing” of boards and tubes etc from the erected scaffold and weakening it. Other safety issues such as falls from scaffolds often caused by poorly constructed working platforms, inadequate guardrails or climbing up outside of scaffold.

Describe how to manage scaffold operations and include TG20 Compliant sheets, choosing of a scaffolding contractor, checking relevant and specific scaffolders’ qualifications and training, safe working practices, safe use of a harness to SG4.

Describe the development of risk assessments and method statements, selecting the most appropriate scaffold for the task, TG20 Basic scaffolds, safe use of scaffolding, scaffolding control and supervision, scaffolding inspection, handover certificates, scaffold tagging systems, monitoring of onsite scaffolding operations