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Two Things That Can Indicate That You Should Train to Be a Scaffolder

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If you're thinking about signing up for a scaffolding training course at your local trade college but are unsure if this is the right decision, here are some signs that could indicate that you should take this course and pursue this line of work.

You Are Detail-Orientated

If you are detail-orientated, then it might be worth undertaking a scaffolding training course.

The reason for this is as follows; on this type of course, you will be shown how to safely erect and dismantle large pieces of scaffolding.

In order to carry out this work correctly and ensure that the scaffolding you create and take apart in the future does not collapse and injure people, you must be exceptionally good at paying attention to small details, as forgetting or overlooking even seemingly minor things could result in a serious accident.

For example, if a person who is putting together some scaffolding forgets to tighten the nuts and bolts on one of the ledger braces, this part of the structure could collapse if it is exposed to strong winds or if a piece of construction equipment (like a forklift) bumps into it.

Likewise, if when erecting some scaffolding, a person fails to notice that the timber platform has started to rot and they do not, therefore, replace it with a fresh piece of timber, the platform could give way when other people then stand on it.

You Have an Excellent Memory

A lot of people mistakenly believe that scaffolding is a very basic, physical form of work that doesn't require a person to engage their mind very much. This is not the case at all.

The truth is that you should only undertake a scaffolding course at a trade college if you have an excellent memory, as this type of work can only be performed safely by those who have the ability to remember a wide variety of important facts.

For example, if you take this course, you will be instructed to memorise the ins and outs of how to safely put together and dismantle large, complex pieces of scaffolding, as well as the names and functions of every single scaffolding component.

You will also need to memorise the numerous risks associated with using this type of structure and the steps that you must take to mitigate these risks.

This will include remembering all of the minute details regarding the use and maintenance of fall protection gear, as well as the details of the methods you need to employ to avoid back injuries when lifting heavy pieces of scaffolding.


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