In this toolbox session, we discuss the issue of subsidence and the effect that can have on the stability of a scaffold. We remind you that scaffolds need to be erected on stable and solid ground. We explain that excavation work can also undermine the ground conditions supporting the scaffold.
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this course, learners will:
- Learn about the need to plan excavations around scaffolds, for example, service trenches.
- Understand the importance of maintaining stable ground conditions around scaffolds.
- Learn how to protect the scaffold against subsidence, for example, water courses.
Course length: 3 mins (1-minute animated and subtitled video + 3 short question and answer assessment)
- Certificate of completion
- In-depth Reporting
- Facilitator’s Guide including video transcript and Assessment Q&A’s
- Optional pass rate
Available in English (Australian).
This course is suitable for use in Australia, the UK, Europe, the US, and all countries that adhere to OSHA and HSE requirements.