Control measure

Assess and monitor stability: Scaffolding

Fire and rescue services should:

Make arrangements with appropriate agencies for the provision of advice or assistance regarding the collapse or potential collapse of scaffolding

Incident commanders should:

Identify the purpose and type of the scaffolding
Assess the stability of any scaffolding and monitor it throughout the incident
Assess the scaffolding for signs of structural support that has been compromised or is missing
Exercise caution when operating near scaffolding
Consider the likely footprint of a scaffolding collapse when establishing cordons
Consider the impact of current and forecast weather conditions on scaffolding
Consider requesting specialist advice or assistance on the stability of scaffolding

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Assess and monitor stability: Scaffolding	Understand:  The hazards associated with working near to scaffolding The different types of scaffolding The available specialist advice on the structural stability of scaffolding How scaffolding tags and written records may be used to gather appropriate information  How to assess the safety of scaffolding and the visual indicators to determine the status of scaffolding

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand: 2920
K Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K Sources and availability of information K Building features and facilities that can cause risk to firefighters when responding to incidents
Health & Safety
K 1 Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K 2 How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents
Organisational
K 6 Sources and availability of information
Technical
K 20 Building features and facilities that can cause risk to firefighters when responding to incidents

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Assess and monitor stability: Scaffolding	Demonstrate the ability to:  Identify the purpose and type of the scaffolding Assess and monitor the stability of scaffolding Position appropriate cordons in relation to scaffolding Request appropriate specialist advice to assess the structural stability of scaffolding

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
P 2 Establish key factors about fire and rescue incidents and inform others in line with your organisation’s procedures, including: 2.1 Extent 2.2 Nature 2.3 Location P 3 Establish risks affecting fire and rescue incidents in line with your organisation’s risk assessment procedures
Respond to fire and rescue incidents 2889
P Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures P Operate in a safe manner within your agreed level of responsibility and expertise P Work with others in ways that: 11.1 Encourages cooperation 11.2 Supports common understanding 11.3 Promotes a positive image of your organisation
Support people involved in an operational incident
P 9 Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures
For the whole standard
P 10 Operate in a safe manner within your agreed level of responsibility and expertise P 11 Work with others in ways that: 11.1 Encourages cooperation 11.2 Supports common understanding 11.3 Promotes a positive image of your organisation