Simian Training Prospectus

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 05-06
SIMIAN SKILL
- Scaffolding .............................................................................................................................................. 11-20
- Inspection................................................................................................................................................ 21-22
- Mobile Towers........................................................................................................................................ 23-24
- Site Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 25-26
- Bespoke Training.................................................................................................................................. 27-42
- MEWPS ..................................................................................................................................................... 43-46
- Asbestos.................................................................................................................................................. 47-49
WAYS TO PAY 'SCAFFPLAN'.......................................................................................................... 50
SIMIAN RISK ............................................................................................................................................ 53-58
SIMIAN INTERNATIONAL................................................................................................................ 61

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Established in 2005 by
a team of scaffolding
industry experts
with unsurpassed
knowledge, expertise
and experience, the
Group has rapidly
expanded into multiple
global markets.
Simian Risk Group operates across
a range of industries including
construction, petrochemical, nuclear,
pharmaceutical, manufacturing and
power generation. We operate across
the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle
East, supporting clients to improve
and maintain standards across all
operations when working at height.
Utilising our extensive skills and
knowledge of the scaffolding industry,
we have developed a range of training
courses, support services and
consultancy packages to suit the
growing needs of our clients. Within our
breadth of services, we offer scaffold
inspections, training and consultancy.
We support clients to operate
in accordance with legislative
requirements, including British and
European standards and other location-
specific performance standards such
as OSHA and ANSI in the USA and AS/
NZS in Australasia.
INTRODUCTION

Simian Skill offer a
complete range of
scaffolding training
and work at height
programmes.
Simian Skill is the training division of
Simian Risk Group, providing scaffolding
courses throughout the UK and to a
global market. This booklet provides
general information and a prospectus
of our extensive range of scaffolding,
access and work at height related
training courses and qualifications.
We deliver training courses designed
for all levels of personnel at various
stages of their careers, from entry-
level operatives and apprenticeships
to supervisors and management
teams, ensuring that all staff are fully
competent in their roles.
Our aim at Simian Skill is to provide an
education in access and scaffolding to
best practice.

SIMIAN SKILL
We’re world-leading
experts in working at height

MOBILE TOWERSINSPECTIONSCAFFOLDER
The CISRS Scaffold Inspection
Training Scheme (SITS) is the nationally
recognised training qualification for
Scaffold Inspectors.
Whether you're undertaking statutory
scaffolding inspections or looking to
raise your knowledge and awareness
of good practice, we offer CISRS Basic
and Advanced Scaffold Inspection
training courses.
The CISRS accredited courses can be
supplemented with our comprehensive
range of system scaffold
inspection training.
The Construction Industry Scaffolders’
Record Scheme (CISRS) is the
recognised occupational qualification
for UK-based Scaffolders.
Simian Skill offers the full portfolio of
CISRS training and assessment for
Entry-level (COTS), Apprenticeships,
Trainees (Part 1), Scaffolders (Part 2),
Advanced Scaffolders, Supervisors and
Managers in this sector.
Whether it’s traditional Tube and Fitting or
System Scaffolding we’ve got it covered!'
PASMA is the Prefabricated Access
Suppliers' & Manufacturers' Association,
the lead trade association specifically
for the mobile access tower industry.
If you're using mobile access towers,
you'll need a PASMA card and we can
deliver training at one of our centres or
at your workplace (if suitable).
APPROVED TRAINING COURSES TO
RECOGNISED INDUSTRY STANDARDS
Simian Skill offer
an extensive range
of accredited
training courses
that meet the needs
of the scaffolding,
construction and
engineering industries.

ASBESTOSBESPOKE TRAINING MEWPSSITE SAFETY
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms offer
flexible and convenient access and
are an increasingly popular access
solution for many work at height tasks.
We offer the internationally recognised
training programmes accredited by
the International Powered Access
Federation (IPAF).
Our in-house CITB Health, Safety
and Environmental test centre allows
learners to complete their knowledge
test while attending a course or just to
simply book a test to renew their CISRS,
CSCS or affiliated cards.
We offer a comprehensive range of
health and safety related training such
as Risk Assessor through to industry
accredited Site Supervisor and
Manager courses.
In conjunction with our UKATA-
registered training partner, AC&T LLP,
Simian Skill offers a range of asbestos-
based training courses.
The aim of these programmes is to
provide scaffolders and those working
in the construction & refurbishment
sectors with in-depth knowledge of
asbestos, where it occurs, and how to
manage it in the workplace.
Simian Skill has a proven record of
working with clients to create bespoke
scaffolding training courses to suit the
individual needs of each business.
Training can be tailored to each
organisation's systems, procedures
and paperwork, in line with specific
competence and personal development
objectives.
To design a bespoke training course,
speak to one of our training experts.

Duration
1 Day
Attendees
Operatives who carry out labouring /
driving duties in support of scaffold
operations.
Objectives
To provide the delegate with current
health and safety knowledge and the
relevant industry skills and knowledge
to carry out their duties in a safe
manner.
Content
• Introduction and welcome
• General responsibilities
• Basic scaffold terminology
(components & application)
• Servicing of equipment, tube,
fittings etc
• Boards and stock – quality control
• Health, welfare, hygiene and
housekeeping
• Electrical safety
• Fire prevention and control
• Noise and vibration
• Work at height
• Accident prevention and reporting
• Slips, trips and falls
• Personal protective equipment
• Site transport safety (including
loading and unloading)
• Equipment and tools
• Manual handling (including
practical element)
• Lifting equipment using
rope and wheel
CISRS OPERATIVES (COTS)
TRAINING SCHEME

Content
• Centre induction and completion
by delegates of training terms and
conditions form
• Health & safety awareness
• ½ Day fall prevention training (SG4)
• Performance standards (BS EN
12810/11 and TG20)
• General scaffolding awareness
• Stability, ties and anchors
(including TG4)
• Manual handling techniques
• Foundations & ground conditions
• Methods of access
• Gin wheels, ropes, knots & hitches
• Interpretation of drawings
• Independent tied scaffold
(theory & practical)
• Putlog scaffold (theory and
practical) tube and fitting courses
• Static tower scaffolds (theory
& practical)
• Birdcage scaffolds (theory
& practical)
• Alterations to scaffolds (e.g.
Changing a lift height)
• TG20 stair access (theory &
practical)
• Mobile aluminium tower training for
scaffolders (mats)
• Scaffold inspection (theory)
• 50 Question test paper (plus a 25
question mock at the end of the
first week)
• Practical test
Duration
10 Days
Attendees
Trainee Scaffolders who have held a
COTS card for 6 months. Must work
under the supervision of a qualified
Scaffolder as a minimum.
Objectives
To give attendees both theoretical and
practical knowledge to enable them to
erect and dismantle basic scaffolds in
accordance with the CISRS criteria
and guidelines.
CISRS PART 1 TRAINEE
SCAFFOLDER COURSE SPECIFICATION

Content
conditions form
• ½ Day fall prevention & rescue
training (SG4)
• Health and safety awareness
• Performance standards (BS
EN 12811 and TG20) and
management of temporary works
(BS5975)
• Basic independent tied scaffold
(theory and practical)
• Bridging with prefabricated beams
• Protection fans (theory
and practical)
• Truss-out scaffold (theory
and practical)
• Pavement gantry (theory
and practical)
• Loading bay (theory and practical)
• Roof saddle scaffold (theory
and practical)
• Splay scaffold (circular or radial)
• Edge protection (theory
and practical)
• TG4 tie testing (theory
and practical)
• Basic scaffold inspection (theory
and practical)
scaffolders (mats)
• Alterations (e.g removing
standards from a structure)
• 50 Question test paper (plus a 25
question mock at the end of the
first week)
• Practical test
Duration
10 Days
Attendees
Trainee Scaffolders who have
completed a CISRS Part 1 course with
at least 6 months’ site experience.
Objectives
erect and dismantle basic scaffolds in
accordance with the CISRS criteria
and guidelines.
CISRS PART 2 SCAFFOLDER
COURSE SPECIFICATION

Content
conditions form
• ½ Day fall prevention & rescue
training (SG4)
• Health and safety awareness
• Performance standards (BS EN
12811 and TG20) & management
of temporary works (BS5975)
• Tubular drop scaffold from
steelwork (theory and practical)
• Cantilever drop scaffold (theory
and practical)
• 2 Chord raking shore (theory
and practical)
• 3 Chord raking shore (theory
and practical)
• Dead shore (theory and practical)
• Flying shore (theory only)
• Temporary roof scaffold (theory
and practical)
• Stairways (theory and practical)
• Ramps (theory and practical)
• Advanced scaffold inspection
scaffolders (mats)
• Risk assessment (theory
and practical)
• Method statements (theory
and practical)
• Communication skills tool box talks
• Testing of ties (TG4)
Duration
10 Days
Attendees
Scaffolders who have held a CISRS
Scaffolder card for a minimum of
12 months.
Objectives
erect and dismantle complex scaffolds
in accordance with the CISRS criteria
and guidelines.
CISRS ADVANCED SCAFFOLDER
COURSE SPECIFICATION

Duration
2 Days
Attendees
Only CISRS card holders, who have
achieved a minimum of part 1 training
(in either tube and fitting or system) are
eligible to attend these 2-day training
courses. If the operative has only
completed part 1 training, they will still
be classed as a Trainee.
They may use the specific system they
have been trained in, but only under
the direct supervision of a CISRS
qualified Scaffolder who also holds that
system endorsement.
Objectives
The aim of this Scaffolder training scheme
is to provide Scaffolders with skills
and knowledge for safe use of the
particular system in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
CISRS SYSTEM SCAFFOLD
PRODUCT TRAINING SCHEME (SSPTS)
Overview
This 2-day System Scaffolding Product
Training Scheme was introduced along
with the CISRS System Scaffolder
scheme in recognition of the significant
differences between the various
proprietary system scaffolding products
covered by CISRS.
Attendees who successfully complete
the scaffolding training and assessment
can apply to have their CISRS record
card endorsed with the name of the
specific system scaffold product, for
which they have received training.
If an operative wishes to use a
second type or brand of a similar
CISRS-approved systems product,
e.g. Cuplok and Genlok, the employer
will be required to ensure all relevant
product information is passed onto
the operative, and that the operative
is aware of any differences in product
capability, erection procedure, tie
patterns, etc.
We run all the following courses so
you can choose the right one for you:
• Layher Allround
• Genlok
• Metrix
• Peri Up Flex
• Cuplok
• Trad Lok
• Plettac Altrad Contur
• Kwikstage
• Haki Universal
• K-Lok

Duration
1 Day
Attendees
This course is designed for Trainee
Scaffolders who have completed
Scaffolder Part 1 and 2 training courses.
Delegates must have at least 6 months’
site experience since completing the
Part 2 training, and must complete their
NVQ before attending the skills test.
This Skills Test is a mandatory
requirement of the CISRS scheme.
Objectives
The main aim of this scaffolding
training course is to assess
delegates to the CISRS scheme
requirements for a Scaffolder.
Certification
Successful delegates will receive
a CISRS Completion Certificate
and can apply for their CISRS
Scaffolder Card, once received.
CISRS SCAFFOLDER
SKILLS TEST (1 DAY)

Duration
2 Days
Attendees
This course is designed for Scaffolders
who have completed the Advanced
Scaffolder Training Course. Delegates
must have at least 6 months’ site
experience since completing the
Advanced training, and must complete
their NVQ before attending the skills test.
This Skills Test is a mandatory
requirement of the CISRS scheme
Objectives
To deliver the knowledge and
management skills required for
first line management in the
scaffolding industry.
Certification
Successful delegates on this
Scaffolder training course will
receive a CISRS Completion
Certificate and can then apply for
their CISRS Advanced Scaffolder
card once received.
CISRS ADVANCED SCAFFOLDER
SKILLS TEST (2 DAY)

Duration
5 days (one-week block or 1 day per
week for 5 consecutive weeks).
Attendees
The qualification is aimed at first line
supervision for scaffolding contractors
(e.g. Contract Managers, Supervisors,
Foremen and Charge-hand Scaffolders.
Objectives
erect and dismantle complex scaffolds
using laid down training guidelines.
Certification
Successful delegates will receive a
CISRS completion certificate and can
apply for the gold CISRS Scaffolding
Supervisor card.
Content
Day one – Health and safety
• Introduction & welcome
• Aims & objectives
• Legal overview – health & safety law
• Health & safety management
• HSE ACOPs and guidance
• Risk assessment project
Day two – Performance standards
• British & European standards
• NASC safety & technical guidance
• Design engineering appreciation
• Review risk assessment projects
Day three – Employment basics
• Legal overview (employment law)
• Recruitment
• Discipline & grievance
• Managing absence
• Managing conflict & resolution
Day four – Supervisory skills
• Planning & organisation
• Materials & logistics
• Competence & allocating duties
• Effective supervision
• Commissioning & handover
• Statutory scaffold inspections.
• Planning & Organisation
• Effective communication (including
basic presentation skills, briefings
& toolbox talks)
• Meeting skills
• Customer relations
• Performance management
Day five – Commercial skills
• NASC commercial guidance
• Sales, estimating & surveying
• Contracts awareness
• Managing variations
• Valuations & payment
• Payment disputes & remedies
• Multiple choice test paper
• Assess risk assessment project
• Course summary & close
• Multiple Choice Test Paper
• Assess Risk Assessment Project
• Course Summary & Close
CISRS SCAFFOLDING
SUPERVISOR (5 DAY)

Duration
2 Days
What is the EWPA scaffolding
practical assessment?
As an alternative to completing VQ
portfolios for level 2, Trainees can
undertake a practical assessment
and interview, at a participating
Accredited Centre.
This is the Experienced Worker Practical
Assessment (EWPA), in which Trainees
attend a 2-day practical assessment to
prove they have the skills and knowledge
to be deemed competent.
CISRS (EWPA) EXPERIENCED WORKER
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
The successful completion of EWPA
would negate the requirement of
attendance and successful completion
of the CISRS Skills Test and VQ
assessment. If the operative fails the
EWPA, they will be advised by the
centre of alternative methods available
for completing their VQ.
To be eligible for EWPA, a Trainee
must have had a minimum period of
12 months' practical experience after
completing their CISRS Part 2 training.
EWPA is only currently available for VQ
Level 2.

Duration
5 Days
Attendees
This scaffold course is designed for
non-Scaffolders who erect, alter and
dismantle very basic and routine
scaffolding structures using specific
modular system scaffolding.
Attendees will be required to:
• Hold a current Construction Skills
health & safety test pass certificate,
or equivalent. As a basic scaffolding
course, it is aimed at tradespersons
such as bricklayers or maintenance
operatives who have the need to
construct their own temporary access.
• Have Attended a 1 day COTS at least
6 months before enrolment .
• Hold a COTS card or CSCS Trade
Card (e.g. Bricklayer, Plasterer, Joiner,
General Operative etc.) for a minimum
of 6 months.
CISRS (BASE) BASIC ACCESS
SYSTEM ERECTOR
Objectives
The aim of this CISRS basic access
systems course is to provide operatives
with limited skills and knowledge
for safe use in accordance with the
manufacturers’ instructions within
restricted conditions and environments.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the
course, the Trainee will be issued with
a BASE Completion Certificate and an
application form to apply for a BASE
record card for the specific system
scaffolding product in which they have
been trained.
The Accredited Centre will notify the
data management unit at Construction
Skills of successful completion.

Duration
3 Days
Attendees
Management / Supervision who are
responsible for inspecting scaffolds and
completing reports in accordance the
Work at Height Regulations.
CISRS would expect delegates to have
awareness and experience of scaffolding
structures. Examples could include:
• Delegate has held a CISRS card for
less than 2 years
• Delegate has relevant industry
experience and knowledge of
scaffolding (e.g. Site Managers/
Agents, Engineers or H&S
Professionals). Note, CISRS may
request evidence of experience
• Delegate has previously attended
a Scaffold Appreciation/Awareness
Course (1 Day) See page [46]
• Delegate has previously attended a
Scaffold Inspection Course
CISRS BASIC
SCAFFOLD INSPECTION (BSI)
Objectives
To give attendees the knowledge to
enable them to understand how to
inspect basic scaffolding structures in
line with the requirements of the Work
at Height Regulations.
Certification
Successful delegates of this scaffold
inspection course will receive a CISRS
completion certificate, and Simian will
apply for the CISRS Basic Scaffold
Inspection card on delegate’s behalf.
Course itinerary
• Introduction to scaffolding &
scaffolding terminology
• The work at height regulations
• British, European and industry
standards (NASC)
• Overview of SG4 fall arrest
equipment
• TG20
• Tube, fittings & boards
• Safe ladder access and egress
• Scaffolders training and
working methods
• Bracing and tying scaffolds
• Fan boards and public protection
• Mobile, static and loading towers
• Birdcage scaffolds
• Beams and bridging beams
• Various types of system
scaffolding
• How to carry out a scaffold
inspection
• Scaffold tagging systems
• Scaffold inspection exercise

Duration
2 Days
Attendees
This CISRS Advanced Scaffold
Inspection Training course is designed
for experienced Scaffolders and Scaffold
Inspectors who are responsible for
inspecting scaffolds and completing
reports in accordance with the Work at
Height Regulations. This course is also
suitable for other professionals at a similar
level who wish to expand their knowledge
of scaffolding. Delegates must meet at
least one of the following criteria before
being accepted onto the course:
• Hold a CISRS Basic SITS card for a
minimum of 2 years
• Hold a CISRS Scaffolder card for a
minimum of 2 years
• Hold a CISRS Advanced card
• Have attended a retrospective
Advanced Inspection Course, with
a CISRS provider, within a 10 year
period prior to their enquiry
CISRS ADVANCED
SCAFFOLD INSPECTION (ASI)
Objective
The main objective of the Advanced
Scaffold Inspection course is to give
attendees more comprehensive and
in-depth knowledge, to enable them
to understand how to inspect complex
scaffolding structures in accordance
with the Work at Height Regulations.
This is in addition to the skills needed to
complete full scaffold inspection reports.
Certification
CISRS completion certificate, and
Simian will apply for the CISRS Advanced
Scaffold Inspection card on their
behalf. Delegates are required to bring
a passport photograph and current the
CITB Health, Safety & Environment test
pass certificate or valid exemption in
order to receive certification.
Content
Day one
• Introductions & welcome
• Practical exercise 1
• Basic scaffolding types
• Scaffolding components
• Advanced terminology and
definitions
• Legal overview
• Role of the inspector
• Industry performance standards
• Foundations and ground
conditions
• Ties and stability
• Working platforms
• Access and egress
Day two
• Design appreciation
• TG20 compliant scaffolds (recap)
• Special protection fans
• Shoring scaffolds
• Special freestanding scaffolds
• Slung & suspended scaffolds
• Cantilevered & truss-out scaffolds
• Gantries
• Ramps & gangways
• Splayed / radial scaffolds
• Temporary roofs, weather
protection & other enclosures
• Temporary edge protection
• Erection tolerances
• Practical exercise 2

Content
• Legislation
• Regulations and guidance
affecting working at height with
mobile access towers
• Pasma code of practice
• Product standards en 1004:2004
• Assembling, altering and
dismantling towers incorporating
current best practice for
fall protection
• Inspection of completed mobile
access towers and completion of
tower inspection records
• Hazards affecting the use of
mobile access towers and how
to avoid
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
All operatives who erect, move, alter,
use, dismantle, or inspect lightweight
tower scaffolding or those who
supervise and manage such operatives.
Objectives
To give attendees knowledge of relevant
regulations, codes of practice and good
working practices along with hands on
practical skills. This will enable them to
safely erect, move, alter, use and inspect
lightweight tower scaffolding.
Certification
training certificate and licence issued
by PASMA.
PASMA TOWERS
FOR USERS

Duration
Half day
Attendees
This mobile tower course is designed
for personnel who work from
prefabricated units under 2.5m of
height. No formal qualifications or
experience are necessary, but it would
be beneficial if delegates had a basic
understanding of the risks associated
with work at height.
Content
• Current legislation
• Regulations and guidance
affecting work at height with
low level access units
• Pasma code of practice
• Assembling, altering and
dismantling low level units
incorporating current best
practice for fall protection
• Inspection of completed low
level units
• Hazards affecting the use of
low level units
PASMA LOW
LEVEL ACCESS
Objectives
Delegates will learn how to safely
assemble, dismantle and relocate
low-level access units without risk of
personal injury to the delegate or others.
Certification
A PASMA mobile tower scaffold training
certificate and Photo Card will be issued
to successful delegates who complete
the theory and assessment sessions at
the level they attend the course, which
has a five-year validity period.

CITB SITE MANAGERS
SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME (SSSTS)
Duration
5 Days (Block, Split or Day Release)
Attendees
This course is intended for Project
Managers, Site Managers and
Supervisors as well as proprietors of
small to medium sized companies.
Client-based personnel would also
benefit from attending the course.
For Site Managers, this qualification
is listed in the Approved Code of
Practice for the Construction Design
and Management Regulations (CDM)
as evidence of meeting the required
standard of competence.
Objectives
To give an understanding of delegates’
responsibilities and accountability for site
safety, health, welfare and current health
and safety legislation. This industry-
recognised course is ideal for companies
who need to meet the ever-increasing
demand for evidence of sound health
and safety management on site.
The course fee includes the CITB
publication Construction Site Safety
– Health, Safety and Environmental
Information Manual (GE700) as well as
other course materials.
Certification
A CITB Certificate of Training will be
issued to all those who complete the
course to a satisfactory standard.
Content
• Health and safety law and
legislation
• Risk assessments
• Method statements
• Managing site
• Work at height
• Electricity
• Excavation
• Confined space
• Time management
• Safe systems of work
• CDM
• Management skills
• Health issues
• Asbestos
• Manual handling
• COSHH, noise, vibration
• Environmental waste
• Site layout and toolbox talk exercise

CITB SITE SUPERVISOR
SAFETY TRAINING SCHEME (SMSTS)
Duration
2 Days (Block or Day Release)
Attendees
This course is intended for
chargehands and site forepersons who
are progressing into supervision.
Objectives
To provide training in supervisory skills
and assist the management team in
ensuring a safe site environment.
Certification
A CITB Certificate of Training will be
Content
• Law and legislation
• Supervisory skills
• Safe systems of work
• Occupational health
• Fire
• Hazardous substances
• CDM
• Puwer
• Work at height
• PPE
• Manual handling
• Accident investigation
• First aid
• Monitoring

SAFE MANAGEMENT OF
SCAFFOLDING OPERATIONS (SMSO)
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
This scaffolding health and safety
course is designed for Company
Directors, Managers, Safety Advisors,
Contract Supervisors, Site Agents
and others whose companies arrange,
organise and control scaffolding
operations on their sites.
Content
• Introduction
• Pre-contract planning for
scaffolding operatives
• Scaffold design
• Choosing a scaffolding contractor
• Scaffolders training
and qualifications
• Scaffolders safe working
practices, including safe use of
harness to SG4
• Handover certificates
• Safe use of scaffolding
• Scaffolding supervision
and control
• Scaffold inspections
• Monitoring scaffolding
operations on-site
• Questions
Objectives
The aim of this scaffolding safety
training is to give attendees up-to-date
knowledge of how to safely manage and
control scaffolding operations.
Certification
Successful delegates who complete
this course receive a certificate of
training attendance.

SAFE MANAGEMENT OF TEMPORARY
WORKS (SMTW)
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
This course is aimed at construction
sector management and those
responsible for the planning, procurement,
management and control of temporary
works in building and civil engineering.
Objectives
To give delegates increased basic
knowledge and awareness of the
legal and industry requirements
(BS5975) for the safe management
of temporary works; delivered by
construction, building and civil
engineering contractors.
Content
• Course scope, aims & objectives
• Overview of temporary works
• Legal overview
(HSE ACoPs/guidance, industry
guidance)
• Proprietary equipment
manufacturers’ information
• Temporary works roles &
competence
• TW engineer
• TW coordinators
• TW supervisors
• Temporary works design
• Design competence
• Design brief
• Checking and verification
• Temporary works procedures
• Design control
• Managing variations
• Commissioning, permits, inspections
• Coordination & supervision
on-site
• Quality assurance
• Temporary works – structures
• Falsework (propping, shoring,
façade retention, etc.)
• Formwork
• Access scaffolding & edge
protection
• Fencing & hoarding
• Earthworks
• Excavations
• Caissons
• Cofferdams
• Plant
• Tower cranes
• Mobile cranes
• Hoists
• Mewps
• Test paper
• Summary & review

PREVENTING FALLS IN
SCAFFOLDING OPERATIONS (SG4)
Duration
Half Day
Attendees
All Scaffolding Operatives, Supervisors
and Managers are suitable for this
Scaffolding Health and Safety Course
Objectives
The aim of this fall protection
scaffolding safety training is to provide
theoretical knowledge to attendees
on how to inspect fall protection
equipment and the work methods to
be applied whilst erecting, altering and
dismantling scaffolding.
Certification
A certificate of attendance will be
Content
• Introduction
• Background to the requirement
to use safety harnesses
• SG4 safe systems of work
• Collective protection
• The safe zone
• Relevant regulations and
HSE advice
• How to inspect and wear a full
body safety harness, lanyard and
scaffold hook
• Review of NASC SG4
• HSE and client enforcement of
use of safety harnesses
• Practical inspection, where
possible, and wearing of
safety harness
• Question session
• Theory test paper

MANUAL HANDLING
IN THE SCAFFOLDING INDUSTRY (SG6)
Duration
Half Day
Attendees
This training is suitable for all Operatives
who work in the scaffold industry,
including Yard Staff, Drivers and
Labourers.
Objectives
This course is designed reduce injury
by demonstrating the correct kinetic
handling techniques for those working
in the industry.
Content
• General responsibilities
• Planning for manual
handling (LITE)
• Risk assessment and the manual
handling regulations
• Health screening and capability
• Manual handling aids
• Selection of materials
• Video on SG6
• Kinetic lifting
• Manual handling (including
practical element)
• Questions/test paper

SCAFFOLDER
RESCUE (SG19)
Duration
Half Day
Attendees
This course is aimed at Scaffolders,
Forepersons, Supervision staff and
Members of Management.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to give
attendees the knowledge and skills to
effectively plan and facilitate rescue and
recovery of a Scaffolder suspended
by Personal Fall Protection Equipment
(PFPE). The course can be tailored to
suit clients’ own arrangements and
rescue equipment.
Certification
A certificate of attendance will be
Content
• Overview of temporary works
• Legal overview – work at height
regulations 2005 (rescue only)
• NASC safety guidance
• SG4 – preventing falls (rescue only)
• SG19 – rescue planning
• Rescue equipment
• Remote kits (scaffpack/gotcha)
• Retractable inertia reels
• Fully assisted kits
• Rescue techniques
• Rescue without specialist
rescue equipment
• Use of access equipment for rescue
• Remote rescue techniques for
scaffolders suspended in free-space
• Fully-assisted rescue for scaffolders
suspended in free-space
• Role of the emergency services
• HSE first aid advice
• Syndicate exercise – prepare
rescue plan for a given scenario
• Practical rescue exercises
& assessments
• Simulation of a scaffolder
suspended within/adjacent to the
structure (e.g. Tower, independent
or birdcage scaffolds)
suspended in free-space using
retractable inertia lines (e.g.
Cantilever, drop-lift, hung, truss-
out, protection fan)
suspended in free-space using
remote rescue equipment (e.g.
Bridging with beams, gantry,
temporary roofs (with voids)
• Test paper

SCAFFOLD ANCHORS (TG4)
MANAGEMENT
Duration
Half Day
Attendees
This anchor testing course is
specifically aimed at Scaffolding
Management (Estimators, Managers,
Supervisors, Forepersons and
Chargehands) who are responsible
for the planning of scaffolding with
masonry anchors (and similar invasive
anchors) for scaffold ties as per NASC
Technical Guidance TG4.
Content
• Course objectives
• Work at height regulations –
scaffolding stability
• NASC TG4
• Tie frequency and loads
• Selection of anchors for
base materials
• Role of manufacturers and
suppliers of anchors
• Installation requirements
(including training, instruction &
supervision)
• Test reports & tie tags
• Demonstration of the installation
of common anchor types
• Practical exercise – tie testing
(preliminary and proof testing)
• 10 Question multiple choice
test paper
• Summary and close
Objectives
The aim of this scaffolding training is to
give attendees theoretical knowledge
for the planning of installation of anchor
ties, and the theoretical knowledge
and practical skills to undertake the
tie testing in accordance with National
Access and Scaffolding Confederation
(NASC) Technical Guidance No. 4 and
chapter 7 of TG20.
Certification
A Certificate of Training will be issued to
all those who complete this scaffolding
training course to a satisfactory standard.

SCAFFOLD ANCHORS (TG4)
OPERATIVES
Duration
Half Day
Attendees
This anchor testing course is specifically
aimed towards Scaffolding Operatives
who are responsible for the installation
of masonry anchors (and similar invasive
anchors) for scaffold ties as per NASC
Technical Guidance TG4.
Content
• NASC TG4
• Selection of anchors (theory)
• Installation in practice
• Tie testing (preliminary and
proof testing)
• Practical exercise for the installation
of common anchor types
• Tie testing demonstration
• 10 Question multiple choice test
paper
Objectives
The purpose of this scaffolding safety
course is to give attendees both
theoretical and practical knowledge to
enable them to install common anchor
ties, and an appreciation of ties testing
in accordance with National Access
and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC)
Technical Guidance No. 4 and chapter 7
of TG20.
Certification
All successful delegates who
complete this anchor testing course
to a satisfactory standard will receive a
certificate of training.

TG20 AWARENESS
(MANAGEMENT)
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
This course is based upon the
NASC publication ‘A Comprehensive
Guide to Good Practice for Tube &
Fitting Scaffolding; and is suitable for
Managers, Scaffold Inspectors & Health
& Safety Professionals.’
Objectives
To show that the delegate has
knowledge to implement the standards
recommended by TG20.
Certification
All successful delegates who complete
this course to a satisfactory standard
will receive a certificate of training.
Content
• History of scaffolding
• Work at height regulations
• EN standards
• TG20 changes and compliance
sheets
• Clients brief
• Site safety
• Independents
• Bracing
• Tie patterns
• Beams
• Towers and mobile towers
• Birdcages, loading bays
and splays
• House building scaffolds
• Questions/test paper

TG20 AWARENESS
(SCAFFOLDING OPERATIVE)
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
Aimed at scaffolding operatives and
first line Supervision.
Objectives
To give attendees knowledge and
awareness to enable them to erect
traditional tube and fitting scaffolds
in accordance with NASC Technical
Guidance Note TG20 – Technical
Guidance on the use of BS N 12811-
1, Guide to Good Practice for a
comprehensive Scaffolding Tubes and
Fitting.
Certification
A certificate of training will be issued to
all those who complete the course to a
satisfactory standard.
Content
• NASC TG4
• Selection of anchors (theory)
• Installation in practice
• Tie testing (preliminary and
proof testing)
• Practical exercise for the
installation of common anchor
types
• Tie testing demonstration
• 10 Question multiple choice
test paper

SCAFFOLDING YARDMAN
AND LABOURER
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
This course is aimed at Yard Operatives,
Drivers, Scaffolders Labourers and
Trainee Scaffolders.
Objectives
To give attendees a general knowledge
and understanding of the basic yard
and site skills, health and safety
precautions and good practice to
support scaffolding operations.
Certification
A certificate of training will be issued
to all those who complete the course to
a satisfactory standard.
Content
• Introduction to scaffolding and
scaffolding terminology
• General health and safety
• British and European standards
• How to inspect tube, fittings
and boards
• Inspection of ladders
• Quality control
• Yard manual handling skills
• Moving vehicles and plant
• Mechanical handling equipment
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Stacking and storage of materials
• Stores procedures
• Service and repair of materials
• COSHH
• Knowledge test

EDGE PROTECTION
Duration
2 Days
Attendees
Construction operatives who are
required to erect, alter and dismantle
temporary edge protection using tube
and fitting scaffolding.
Objectives
To give attendees such knowledge so
as to enable them to erect, alter and
dismantle temporary edge protection
in accordance with the Work at Height
Regulations, British and European
Standards and industry best practice
Content
Day one
• Course scope, aims & objectives
• Applications for edge protection
• Legal overview (WAHR)
• British & european standards
(BS EN 13374, BS EN 39, BS EN
74 etc.)
(NASC safety & technical guidance)
• Scaffolding terminology
• Scaffolding materials
• Inspection & maintenance of
materials manual handling in
scaffolding (inc. practical exercises)
• Preventing falls in scaffolding
• The use of personal fall protection
equipment for edge protection
applications
• Practical exercise 1 – scaffolding
boxing ring
• Practical exercise 1 continued
Day two
• Review of day one
• Security and stability of
edge protection
• Use of girder clamps
• Use of masonry anchors (TG4) inc.
Installation and testing of anchors
• Use of ground rakers and
buttress towers
• Netting and sheeting
(wind loading)
• Methods of access for work at
height (ladder, tower, MEWP)
• Practical exercise 2 – edge
protection to a steel frame building
• Practical exercise 3 – edge
protection to a low-level flat roof
• Overview of proprietary edge
protection systems
• Protection of the public (including
the HSE/LA protocol)
• Statutory scaffold inspection for
edge protection

HARNESS USER
AND INSPECTION
Duration
Half Day
Attendees
This training course is aimed at harness
wearers and competent persons
responsible for issuing and inspecting
harnesses on a regular basis.
Objectives
The course is intended to provide general
information and guidance in the use of
basic personal fall protection systems. It
will cover the use of basic fall protection
systems so that they may be used safely,
and maintained in good order.
Content
• Course aims and objectives
• Personal fall protection
(principles & terminology)
• Industry guidance
Essential information and guidance
will be provided for the management
and supervision of work at height
with regards to the appropriate
use of personal fall protection
equipment and it will ensure that
delegates demonstrate a fundamental
understanding of both the statutory
requirements and established safe
working practice for the use of personal
fall protection systems.
Certification
satisfactory standard

WORK AT HEIGHT
AWARENESS TRAINING
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
This course is aimed at Managers/
Supervisors or Operatives who are
responsible for organising, planning
and supervising in accordance with the
Work at Height Regulations
Objectives
The aim of this training course is to give
attendees knowledge to enable them to
understand how to meet their personal
duties as defined within the Work at
Height Regulations.
Certification
satisfactory standard.
Content
legal overview
• British standards
• Competency
• Roof work
• Rescue
• Collective protection
• Personal protection
• Safe access and egress
• Scaffold inspection
• Inspection of existing working
platforms
• Inspection of work equipment
• Roofwork and fragile roofs
• Ladders
• Low level access
• Knowledge test

TOOLBOX TALK
PRESENTERS
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
This course is designed for Line-
Management who are responsible
for preparing and delivering modular
training in the form of Toolbox Talks. It is
particularly beneficial for Managers and
Supervisors responsible for a workforce
in the construction sector.
Objectives
The primary aim is to give delegates
both the theoretical and practical
knowledge and skills to present
effective toolbox talk briefings.
all delegates who complete the course
to the required standard.
Content
• Welcome & introduction
• Objective of training
• What is a toolbox talk?
• Why carry out toolbox talks?
• Planning modular training
programmes
• Preparing a toolbox talk briefing
• Practical – simple
presentation exercise
• Basic instructional techniques
• Delivering a TBT effectively
• Preparation of a topic
• Practical – delivery of
selected topic
• Summary & finish

Duration
1 Day
Attendees
Managers, Supervisors, Operatives
and Site Agents, who need to have
scaffolding knowledge for their own
safety and for the safety of others
on site.
Objectives
To give attendees up to date
knowledge of scaffolding safety
and how to safely observe and
control scaffolding operations.
Content
• Introduction to Scaffolding
• Scaffolding Terminology
• Tubes, Fittings, Boards
• Legal Requirements and Codes
of Practice (Overview)
• Technical Standards & Scaffold
Design Overview (TG20)
• Independent Scaffold
• Tower Scaffolds
• Ladder Access and Egress
• Beams and Bridging
• Public Protection
• Scaffolders Training and Safe
Working Practices
• Handover Certificates
• Scaffold Inspections
• Scaffold Tagging Systems
• Questions
• Theory Test Paper
Note: This course is eligible for CITB training grant aid to those within scope.
SCAFFOLDING
SAFETY AWARENESS

OTHER TRAINING COURSES
First aid
at work
Emergency
first ai
Abrasive
wheel
Risk
assessment
Fire
warden
ace fit
Working
at height
Safety
awareness

IPAF PUSH AROUND VEHICLE
(PAV)
Duration
Half day
Attendees
This training is for all operators of
PAV Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
(MEWPs), including the Pop-Up Eco and
Pro machines.
Note: If delegates already hold an IPAF
Powered Access Licence (PAL Card)
categories 1a or 3a, then they simply need
familiarisation and a record in their IPAF
log book. Product familiarisation training
is available from Pop-Up Products.
There is a maximum number of eight
attendees per course session, to ensure
proper attention for each delegate.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to give
delegates the essential knowledge and
skills to operate PAV MEWPs effectively
and safely. All Trainees that fulfil the
requirements of this IPAF accredited
training will receive a PAV Powered
Access Licence.
Certification
The IPAF-accredited training course
for Operators of Push Around Vehicle
(PAV) type Mobile Elevating Work
Platforms (MEWPs) is an internationally
recognised training qualification.
Content
• Introduction
• Legislation & guidance
• Pre-use inspection
& handover
• Operating instructions
• Safe operating methods &
hazards
• Practical training
& assessment
• Theory test
• Evaluation, summary
& close

IPAF OPERATOR
TRAINING COURSE (3A)
Duration
1 day
Attendees
Those who use, supervise or manage
the use of powered access scissor lifts,
self-propelled boom lift, trailer mounted
boom lifts and aerial work platforms.
Objectives
To provide delegates with the essential
knowledge required to operate MEWP’s
efficiently and safely.
Certification
Successful delegates will receive an
IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL)
Operate Card, an IPAF Certificate of
Competency, a safety guide and an
IPAF log Book.
Content
• Introduction
• Mewp categories structural
parts regulations
• Pre-use inspection/handover
• Safe operating methods
and hazards
• Theory test (pass or fail)
• Practical assessment
(pass or fail)
• Licence renewal and
log book

IPAF OPERATOR
TRAINING COURSE (3B)
Duration
1 day
Attendees
the use of powered access scissor lifts,
self-propelled boom lift, trailer mounted
boom lifts and aerial work platforms.
Objectives
Certification
IPAF log Book.
Content
• Introduction
• MEWP categories
• Structural parts
• Regulations
and hazards
• Practical assessment (pass
or fail)
• Licence renewal and log book

IPAF OPERATOR
TRAINING COURSE (3A & 3B)
Duration
1 day
Attendees
the use of powered access scissor
lifts, self-propelled boom lifts, trailer
mounted boom lifts and aerial work
platforms.
Objectives
Certification
IPAF log Book.
Content
• Introduction
• MEWP categories
• Structural parts
• Regulations
and hazards
• Practical assessment (pass
or fail)
• Licence renewal and log book

ASBESTOS AWARENESS
(HALF DAY)
Duration
Half Day
Attendees
This non-scaffolding training is for
aimed at any individual likely to come
into contact with asbestos in the
construction and refurbishment
sectors. The Health and Safety
Executive has identified 16 target
groups of approximately 1.8m persons
who could be eligible for this course.
Content
• Introduction, welcome
and registration
• The properties of asbestos and
its effects on health
• The products and materials likely
to contain asbestos
• The potential operations that
could result in asbestos exposure
• The importance of and types of
preventative controls that can be
used to minimise exposure
• How to avoid the risks
from asbestos
• Emergency procedures to deal
correctly with an asbestos incident
Objectives
This training course is designed to meet
and exceed the HSE’s specifications on
working adjacent to potential sources
of asbestos exposure, and provides
useful information on how workers can
be protected.
Certification
Successful delegates will receive full
UKATA certification, which is valid for
a 12-month period in line with the
HSE’s Approve Code of Practice on the
Control of Asbestos Regulations
In conjunction with our UKATA registered training partner, AC&T LLP

MANAGING ASBESTOS
(1 DAY)
Duration
1 Day
Attendees
Those who have responsibility to
manage asbestos.
Objectives
Delegates on this course are typically
those who have a direct responsibility
for the management of asbestos in
existing buildings
Certification
Successful candidates are awarded
UKATA certification, which is valid for a
12-month period.
Content
and registration
• Asbestos – awareness
• Legislation
• Asbestos management plan
• How to disseminate information
and protection of works
• Asbestos remediation process
• Selection of suitable surveyor
and licensed asbestos
removal contractor
In conjunction with our UKATA registered training partner, AC&T LLP

NON-LICENSED ASBESTOS
Duration
Minimum 1 day, depending upon range
of tasks identified.
Attendees
Delegates predominantly include
in-house maintenance staff where a
licence is not required.
Objectives
This non-scaffolding course will
demonstrate, in a practical way, how to
prevent exposure to asbestos when
working with or removing non-licensed
asbestos.
Certification
Successful delegates receive UKATA
certification, which is valid for a
12-month period
Content
and registration
• The properties of asbestos and
its effects on health
• The products and materials likely
to contain asbestos
• The potential operations that
could result in asbestos exposure
• The importance of and types of
preventative controls that can be
used to minimise exposure
• How to avoid the risks
from asbestos
• Decontamination procedures
• Emergency procedures to deal
correctly with an asbestos incident
• General procedures to be
followed in the event of release
of asbestos
• Selection care and use of PPE
and RPE
• Waste handling and disposal
• Non-asbestos hazards
• Use of tools, plant and equipment

WAYS TO PAY:
SCAFFPLAN
What you may need to save*
Industry new entrant,
i.e. no COTS qualification.
£120 Deposit
24 x monthly payments of £100.00
Existing part 1 card holder
£250 Deposit
24 x monthly payments of £88.08
To become a card holding
CISRS Part Two Scaffolder!
*Other options available,
you decide.
Scaffplan is an
innovative and cost
effective way of
progressing through
the scaffolding ranks!
Spread the cost of your scaffolding
training over a timescale that suits
your circumstances!
Whether you’re just entering the
industry, a COTS card holder, a Trainee
or a Part 1 Scaffolder – We have
a payment plan to suit you!
The delegate pays a deposit
& chooses the monthly payment
amount.
Payments continue until sufficient
funds are accrued to pay for the next
required course.
The delegate attends the courses
and payments continue towards the
next course.
The delegate attends the
next course & payments continue
if required.
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SIMIAN RISK

Simian’s key consultancy services include
• Independent Scaffold Inspection –
a practical, cost-effective service to
ensure compliance with statutory
inspection requirements or to provide
reassurance in regard to existing
inspection arrangements (includes
scaffolding anchor testing)
• Retained Health & Safety Consultancy
– a service to provide competent
health and safety advice
• Project Scaffold Coordination &
Safety Cover – the provision of
scaffold industry qualified safety
personnel to drive the standards you
require and coordinate and monitor
scaffolding activity
• Scaffolding Compliance Audits –
a holistic review of all scaffolding
management processes and
operational practices to drive safety
performance and reduce accident
frequency
• Supply Chain Support – Assistance
for scaffold specifiers in identifying
and assessing the capability of
potential scaffolding suppliers
• Expert Witness Reports – for the
Claimant, Defence or as a Single
Joint Expert
• Scaffolding Contractor Vetting –
Desktop and site-based audits of
scaffolding suppliers
• Pre-Qualification Support –
Assistance in achieving compliance
with one the many industry standards,
including RISQS (rail), CHAS, Building
Confidence and NASC membership.
• Risk Management Surveys – Pre-
cover surveys to assist insurers and
brokers in understanding the level of
risk in a would-be client’s operations.
• Technical Authoring – The authoring of
specifications and standards to form
the basis for compliance at all levels
AN INTRODUCTION
TO SIMIAN RISK
With offices located
in the UK and UAE,
we provide global
scaffolding consultancy
services and technical
support consistent
with internationally
recognised standards
and accreditations.

RETAINED HEALTH AND SAFETY
CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Included in a retained service agreement
• Retained Client Certificate – can be
displayed in the reception of your
business and included in clients’
prequalification submissions (PQQ).
• Competent Advice – we assume the
role of competent advisor, responsible
for keeping you up-to-date with
changes in legislation and access
industry best practice. We provide:
- Email Bulletins / Newsletters (at
least monthly).
- Free Update Seminars (at least
once per year).
• Initial Audit – A full compliance
review audit carried out by a Senior
Consultant includes a full written
report, review meeting and action plan.
• Annual Review – meeting with
management to ensure you’re kept
up to date and key documentation
remains current.
• Unlimited Advice – by telephone or
email. We keep an extensive library
of up-to-date reference material.
Includes out of hours contact details.
• Emergency Response – we guarantee
to respond to serious health and
safety issues within 24 hours e.g.
accident/incident investigation,
HSE enforcement action, site non-
compliance issues (job stopped on
safety grounds) etc.
• Nominated Consultant – we provide you
with a nominated consultant for day to
day issues. We also employ a team of
consultants to ensure you get prompt
advice and assistance at all times.
• Resources – the level of service
can be matched to the demands
of your business. Consultant’s time
can be built into the retained service
agreement or additional time can be
called upon on an ad hoc basis.
• Discounted Training – retained clients
receive preferential training rates at
Simian Skill and priority to special
and last minute offers at significantly
reduced rates.
The retained health
and safety consultancy
provides you with
competent advice from
the access industry
health and safety
experts. Our consultants
are qualified health and
safety professionals with
extensive scaffolding
industry experience.

Simian Risk are
experts in all aspects
of scaffolding safety
and have a wealth of
experience in carrying
out health and safety
audits and inspections
for scaffolding.
What we do
As part of our comprehensive
scaffolding safety consultancy services,
we can provide tailored scaffolding
inspection services and scaffolding
safety audits to meet each client’s
particular requirements.
The UK legal framework specifies that
all scaffolding should be inspected
to ensure it meets appropriate safety
standards following:
• Installation and before first use
• At an interval of no more than
seven days
• Any circumstances that arise which
could potentially compromise the
safety of the installation, for example
extreme weather conditions
The legal responsibility for scaffold
inspection rests with the hiring
organisation and Simian can assist in
the discharging of these duties.
Scaffolding Inspections
Simian Risk provides an independent
scaffold inspection service that meets
the legal requirements of The Work at
Height Regulations, these include:
• Before use
• Handover
• Design handover
• Seven day (Statutory)
CISRS Scaffold Inspection
All of our inspectors are directly
employed, highly experienced and
qualified CISRS Advanced Scaffolders &
Scaffolder Inspectors, and hold various
levels of membership of the Institute of
Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH).
Simian Risk Management carries
comprehensive indemnity insurance
for the provision of these totally
independent and impartial services.
Adhoc and Scheduled Monitoring
We perform scheduled and ad-hoc
scaffolding inspections to monitor
compliance and supplement the
statutory inspections carried
out by or on behalf of the client.
A full written report is provided
and digital photographs can be
included to support our findings and
recommendations.
Scaffolding Audits
One-off or scheduled scaffolding safety
audits can be used to ascertain the
adequacy of completed scaffolding
structures, management arrangements
(of the scaffolding supplier and/or the
client), temporary works (scaffold design)
arrangements and operational safety on
site, including compliance with SG4, TG20
and the Work at Height Regulations.
INDEPENDENT SCAFFOLD INSPECTIONS,
MONITORING & AUDITS

SCAFFOLDING & ACCESS SUPPLY CHAIN
SUPPORT CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Providing independent
specialist expert
support for supply chain
professionals who are
responsible for improving
and managing the
provision of temporary
scaffolding and access
services.
Key Elements of Supply Chain Support:
• Capability Assessments – assistance in
the selection and vetting of scaffolding
and access contractors that meet
the needs of the business and share
common objectives. Whether for a
tender process or as part of a supplier
consolidation exercise.
• Scaffolding Specifications – producing
general or contract specific
specifications, policies or procedures
bespoke to the client’s needs and
expectations – the client sets the
performance standard (e.g. best
practice or legal minimum).
• Tender Process Assistance – providing
expert advice and evaluation
assistance for safety, quality and
technical performance.
• Frameworks – establishing framework
contracts with preferred / approved
contractors to ensure best value and
improving commercial, quality, safety
and technical standards – in line with
the client’s business objectives.
• Measuring Performance – pro-active
compliance monitoring and auditing
to ensure continual improvement
and maintenance of performance
standards after award. Establishing
KPI’s, targets and objectives.
• Training & Mentoring – working
with operational, procurement and
commercial teams by providing advice,
training and mentoring to increase and
maintain knowledge.
• Contractor Forums – assisting clients
to establish and manage contractor
review forums to provide feedback
and drive improvement. Sharing best
practice and learning from contractor
performance (good and bad).
• Dispute Resolution – assist clients and
contractors by providing an impartial
‘Honest Broker’ for dispute resolution.

SCAFFOLD PROJECT MANAGERS /
SUPERVISORS AND COORDINATORS
On larger projects
many of our clients
simply do not have
the time to adequately
plan & manage
scaffolding activity
& interfaces.
Our scaffolding
co-ordinator service
was set up to provide
the necessary support.
Our assigned
individual will...
• An experienced Scaffolder with
knowledge of industrial projects and
be there to advise both trade leads
and scaffolding operatives.
• Assume responsibility for the
assigned project scaffolding and be
the go-to person between the client
and contractor.
• Assist to supervise, plan, and schedule
scaffolding related work activities in line
with the needs of the individual trades.
• Liaise with other trade coordinators
to manage manpower and material
and ensure that the scaffolds that
are required are fit for purpose
(Making sure men and materials is not
underutilised in other areas).
• Coordinate the activities of the
scaffold contractors ensuring the
design of the scaffold (if needed) is
correct and implementation goes
ahead as per the plan.
• Ensure that workers on project
are trained and knowledgeable of
specifications and work procedures,
and that work is being performed in
conformance with specified
quality requirements.
• Plan required work activities to
ensure that design drawings, tools,
equipment, and materials are available.
• Manage and coordinates the activities
of contractors within an area of
assigned discipline in conjunction with
contracts other trade leads.
• Monitor the activities of assigned
contractors and ensures compliance
with project safety policies.
• Play an active role in the development
of the safety culture on the project,
making safety a natural part of all work
performed. Lead by example at all times.
• Remain knowledgeable of safety policies
and procedures as well as performing
assigned duties in a safe manner
and, while supervising others, have
responsibility for their safety and ensures
that they comply with established safety
policies and procedures and practice
safe work habits.
• Control change/scope creep, ensuring
that all scope changes are quickly
and properly documented, and that
change orders are approved prior to
the performance of work .
• Schedule work activities and
manpower requirements to meet
established completion dates
• Review work assignments with craft
supervisors and gives instruction
relative to the methods and
procedures to be used as well as
desired results.
• Monitor construction activities to
ensure work efficiency and that
quality and workmanship meet project
standards and specifications.
• Works closely with the Module Leads
to maintain onsite standards.
• Have a good understanding of Risk
Assessments, Method Statements
and Rescue.

SAFETY
ADVISORS
Overview of Service
Simian safety advisors are all directly
employed by Simian and all are Advanced
Scaffolders/Advanced Scaffold
Inspectors and Nebosh qualified. All of
our team cover the following whilst on site
or office based.
• Investigating/recording incidents,
accidents, complaints and cases of ill
health
• Undertaking risk assessments and site
inspections
• Ensuring that equipment is installed
correctly/safely
• Identifying potential hazards
• Determining ways of reducing risks
• Writing internal health and safety
policies/strategies
• Compiling statistics
• Drawing-up safe operational practices
and making necessary changes
• Writing reports, bulletins and
newsletters
• Making presentations to groups of
employees/managers
• Providing health and safety meetings
and training courses for employees
• Liaising with relevant authorities
• Keeping up to date and ensuring
compliance with current health and
safety legislation
• Undertaking training and developing
courses
• Inspecting Scaffolds where needed.
SCAFFOLD
MENTORS
Overview of Service
Simian Scaffold Mentors are on projects
where training has taken place and
our team are there to enhance their
competence. Our mentors are normally
put in specific areas to work with
small teams of Scaffolders, scaffold
inspectors or both.
Our mentors work with the teams
assessing their performance through
practical tasks, questions and
observations.
ANCHOR
TESTING
Overview of Service
Simian Risk Group provides
independent onsite Scaffold Anchor
Testing services for clients and
scaffolding contractors, performed
by fully trained scaffold inspectors
in accordance with NASC Technical
Guidance TG4 Anchorage Systems for
Scaffolding.
Included in Anchor Testing services:
• Preliminary testing
• Anchor selection advice
• Proof testing
• Test reports
We provide Scaffold Anchor Testing
services throughout the UK.

SIMIAN
INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITED
SCAFFOLDER TRAINING
Introduction
Operating internationally with extensive
experience working for Government’s,
Enforcing Authorities, Clients and
Contractors, in construction, oil and gas,
power generation and manufacturing
sectors. Simian International is a training
provider with dedicated scaffolding
training facilities in UAE, Nigeria and
Oman, as well as providing approved
training and assessment on site.
We are the organisation behind
the international scaffolder training
standard providing recognised
qualifications for the global scaffolding
market and we hold several
internationally recognised training and
assessment accreditations.
CISRS Overseas Scheme
• Overseas Scaffolder (Level 1)
• Overseas Scaffoder (Level 4)
• Basic Scaffold Inspector
• Advanced Scaffold Inspector
• Scaffolding Supervisor
PASMA Mobile Tower CoursesSimian Risk Group is
an occupational health
and safety consultancy
and training provider
specialising in
scaffolding and work
at height.

General enquiries
0345 602 2418
hello@simian-risk.com
www.simian-risk.com
London Office
Argyle House, 29-31 Euston Rd,
London, NW1 2SD
Head Office
Wallis House, Birchwood Park,
Warrington, WA3 6FW
UAE Office
Knowledge Village,
PO Box 502221
Dubai, UAE
Simian Skill c/o
Carshalton College
Nightingale Road,
Carshalton,
Surrey, SM5 2EJ
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Registered
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Management 015
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Management 015
OHSAS 18001
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