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The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record (CISRS) have announced the introduction of a new, mandatory training scheme for all new entrants to the industry, taking effect from September 1st 2013.

This one day course must be taken before a card will be issues, and will cover;

Relevant regulations and codes of practice
General responsibilities
Basic scaffold terminology (components & application)
Servicing of equipment, tube, fittings etc.
Boards & stock – quality control
Health, welfare, hygiene & housekeeping
Electrical safety
Fire prevention & control
Noise & vibration
Work at height
Accident prevention & reporting
Personal protective equipment
Site transport safety (including loading & unloading)
Equipment & tools
Manual handling (Including a practical element)
Lifting equipment using a rope & wheel
Questions/test paper.

They will also be required to pass a CITB health, safety and environment test (or possess a recognised exception). Applicants are advised to apply for their card withing two years of their test date or it will expire.

CISRS scaffolding labourers will need to repeat this course every five years to renew their card. Existing cardholders will also be required to complete the course when their current card expires as part of a new CISRS scaffolding labourer refresher training scheme.

Via The Construction Index