
Scaffolding Inspection
Unit Standard ID: 263244
Unit Standard Name: Inspect scaffolding and ensure compliance with safety requirements
NQF Level: 3
Duration: 1 Day
Price: R700
Course Description
This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to inspect scaffolding structures and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and workplace standards. The training focuses on identifying unsafe conditions, verifying correct erection, assessing structural integrity, and ensuring scaffolding is safe for use before, during, and after work activities. Learners will be equipped to conduct formal scaffolding inspections and recommend corrective actions to prevent incidents and ensure legal compliance.
Course Outline
Roles and responsibilities of a scaffolding inspector
Types of scaffolding systems and their inspection criteria
Hazard identification and risk assessment for scaffolding structures
Inspection of foundations, standards, ledgers, braces, and platforms
Fall protection, access, and edge protection requirements
Load limits, stability, and structural integrity checks
Scaffolding tagging systems and inspection records
Reporting non-compliance and recommending corrective actions
Emergency procedures and incident reporting related to scaffolding
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Inspect scaffolding structures for safety and compliance
Identify defects, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance issues
Verify that scaffolding has been erected according to approved standards
Complete scaffolding inspection records and tagging documentation
Recommend corrective actions to ensure scaffolding safety
Our Accreditations & Professional Bodies
REH Safety Training forms part of the SM Safety and Technical Learning Group, one of South Africa’s established providers of OHS training, auditing, and consulting services.

Johannesburg Branch
14 Douglas Road,
Glen Austin, Midrand
061 580 7967 | 010 746 6954
info@rehtraining.co.za
Durban Branch
62 Lilian Ngoyi Street,
Windermere, Durban
0769346783 | 010 746 6954
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