CISRS SITS - Basic Scaffold Inspection

The CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection is aimed at anyone who is responsible for carrying out statutory scaffold inspections on basic scaffolding structures in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and scaffolders wishing to expand their knowledge of scaffold inspection.

Delegates may include employees from outside of the scaffolding industry such as Site Managers and Agents, Site Engineers, Health and Safety Professionals etc.

These delegates will need to submit a CV to confirm a minimum of 2 years of experience in the role.

The course will cover basic scaffolding structures and the fundamental requirements for safe and legally compliant scaffolding.  

The Basic SITS course will include the following:
• Initial Practical Inspection Session
• Relevant Legislation
• Relevant Industry technical and Safety guidance
• Identification of Scaffold components
• Correct Erection procedure
• Fault finding
• Practical Inspection and Report Writing Assessment
• Theory test

The delegate is required to successfully complete the Practical Inspection and Report Writing Assessment as well as the Theory test in order to pass the course.

Delegates who wish to attend the course must provide evidence of  passing a Health, Safety & Environmental Operative’s Test within the last 2 years or provide evidence of an acceptable exemption.