Certified Scaffolding Competent Person
Workshop Title: Certified Scaffolding Competent Person.
Workshop Code: W-PDC2025-PRE 07
No of Days: 3 days
Date: 4th to 6th May 2025
Timing: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Mr. Joby Thomas
Instructor Profile:
Over 20+years Experienced QHSE professional with Oil and Gas Operations, Construction industry and
Facility Management Companies. Delivered more than 57000 hours of QHSE courses / Trainings for over
117000 employees at client premises and in-house from manager to floor level workers.
Holding the prestigious qualifications
MBA In Health Safety Environment
Bachler of Science in Fire Safety and Hazard Management
Certified Member of IOSH
Specialist Member- International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)
NEBOSH IGC
Highfields -Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training
IOSH -Train the Trainer
Lead Auditor- ISO 45001-2018 Occupational Health and safety management system
Lead Auditor- ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management system
Lead Auditor- ISO-14001- 2015 Environment Management system
MEDIC First Aid-authorized Instructor for Basic Plus CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults;
Bloodborne Pathogens; Oxygen First Aid for Emergencies
Approved Trainer for IOSH -MS and WS
Authorized Accident Investigator (IAOSHE) International Association for Health and
Occupational Safety and Environment
Approved Trainer – NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate)
Train the Trainer -STI (Scaffold Training Institute) USA
Approved Trainer for Highfield International Qualifications (Level 1 to Level 4)
IADC H2S Instructor
Consultant for Oil and Gas, Facility management, Manufacturing and Construction Companies for
Learning Objectives:
• Detailed instruction in scaffold hazard recognition and common safety issues.
• OSHA regulations, manufacturers’ recommended assembly instructions.
• Scaffold erectors, inspectors, and users with the regulations, safety guidelines, and procedures needed to recognize and eliminate hazards in the field.
• General Requirements for Frame, Tube and Clamp and System Scaffolding.
• OSHA’s Regulation 29 CFR Subpart L-Scaffolding.
• Weight Calculations, Calculating Loads and Material, Typical Allowable Loads and Material Take-off for Frame, Tube and Clamp, System, and Rolling Tower Scaffolding.
Course plan:
Module One:
The scaffold “Competent Person” course provides detailed instruction in scaffold hazard recognition and common safety issues including a thorough discussion of OSHA regulations, manufacturers’ recommended assembly instructions, and the topics required by 29CFR1926.454 for the following types of scaffolding: Frame, Tube & Coupler, System, and Rolling Towers. Some of the topics include foundations, fall protection, falling object protection, stability tying, planking, safe access, loading, and step-by-step assembly procedures.
The purpose of this course of instruction is to provide scaffold erectors, inspectors, and users with the regulations, safety guidelines, and procedures needed to recognize and eliminate hazards in the field.
Enabling objectives include specifying the General Requirements for Frame, Tube and Clamp and System Scaffolding; Determining the specific safety rules and steps associated with the Erection of Frame, Tube and Clamp, and System Scaffolding. Identifying the major items to consider when performing a scaffold inspection is also
covered. As well as specifying the major elements of OSHA’s Regulation 29 CFR Subpart L-Scaffolding.
Module Two:
Day of Hands On Training: Outside in the scaffold yard and/or warehouse, erecting and dismantling Frame, Tube and Clamp, System, and Rolling Tower Scaffolding.
Module Three:
Day of scaffold Design & Loading, Weight Calculations, Calculating Loads and Material, Typical Allowable Loads and Material
