Scaffold & Ladder Appreciation Course
(SLAC)
Target Group
The SCAFFOLD & LADDER APPRECIATION COURSE training is designed for:
• Yard management staff.
• Yard supervisors who have a responsibility for scaffolding.
• Safety Officers.
Course Aims & Objectives
After this training, the Learners should be able to:
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Understand why preventing falls from ladders or scaffolds is important.
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Understand what industry accepted fall protection norms are.
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Understand how to prevent falls from ladders and scaffolds.
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Understand the proper use and set-up of ladders.
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Understand common ladder hazards.
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Understand the general requirements for safely building and using scaffolds.
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Understand common scaffold hazards.
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Understand scaffold capacities.
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Understand scaffold fall protection.
Course Outline
This programme is designed for those involved in scaffolding operations in a shipyard or fabrication yard. The course is designed as a safety awareness appreciation course rather than being a compliance-based training programme. It is the responsibility of the employer and its employees to comply with all relevant OSHA/safety rules and regulations, as well as formal discipline training requirements in the jurisdiction in which they work.
Assessment
Written Examination - open book.
