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09/12/2013
CISRS Systems Scaffold Training Statement
CISRS has issued a statement confirming its position in relation to the Systems Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) and those wishing to use different brands of similar types of product.
The statement is designed to remind the industry that scaffolders holding a valid CISRS card with “Systems Products Training” endorsement for one type of Systems (eg: Cuplok) are not required to complete a second two-day SSPTS course for a similar brand (eg: Genlok). However, scaffolding operatives are still required to attend a full two-day CISRS SSPTS for different types of systems product (eg: Cuplok (Cup) and Layher (Rosette/Ring) and the operative’s card should be endorsed accordingly. The same principle is extended to those who have completed CISRS Part 1, or Part 2 training in systems scaffolding.
Furthermore, CISRS points out it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that all relevant Systems scaffold product information is passed onto the card-holding scaffolding operative – so they are aware of any differences in product capability, loadings, bracing and tie patterns etc prior to using that product. Employers must retain recorded evidence that the relevant knowledge (via user guide, tool box talk, in house demonstration etc) has been passed onto the operative – as this may need to be produced to satisfy clients, HSE, NASC Auditors etc at a later date.
A list will be displayed within the ‘Training’ section of the CISRS website CISRS showing the different brands within each product category.
Currently, CISRS courses are available in the following types and brands: CUP (Cuplok, Genlok, K-Lok, Tradlok), ROSETTE/RING (Layher, Plettac (Altrad) Contur, Plettac (Altrad) Futuro, Scafom Rux, Peri Up Rossett Flex), WEDGE (Kwikstage, DSL Climastage), TURNER +8 (Turner +8), COMBISAFE (Oktolok) and HAKI (Haki).
In his statement, Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley said: “The CISRS SSPTS two-day courses for scaffolders were originally introduced into the scheme in June 2006, but it is only in the last few years that it has started to gain some momentum, with around 4,000 CISRS systems endorsed cards across the UK.
“The original stance of CISRS was that due to perceived differences between brands it was felt that an operative should attend a full two-day CISRS SSPTS in each of the brands of a type of system that they wished to use – e.g. for a “CUP” type, the scaffolder would need to attend a SSPTS Cuplok course, followed by a SSPTS Genlok course, SSPTS Tradlok and so on – if they wished to use the additional products.
“It has since become apparent that employers, operatives and most systems scaffold providers do not see the benefit of a scaffolder attending a 2nd course in a different brand of a similar type of product as the actual practical differences in terms of the methods of erection and dismantle are virtually nil.
“There may well be differences in product capability, tie frequency or bracing patterns, however as long as the operative is made aware of these differences, they can carry out their work accordingly to accommodate these factors without almost no change to the practical erection/dismantle procedure.
“After many debates on this subject within the Access and Scaffolding Industry Training Organisation (ASITO) committee, NASC regional and council meetings and further discussions with the other interested stakeholders (including HSE), CISRS changed its stance on this issue, hence the need for clarification.”
Speaking about their position on the CISRS SSPTS courses, Justine Lee, of the HSE (HM Inspector of Health and Safety, Construction Sector Safety Team) said: “It is a sensible approach and if applied correctly should have benefits for the scaffolder, employer and client alike.”
CISRS cards will only be endorsed upon completion of official CISRS training stating the name of the product in which the training was undertaken. If an operative is found on site using a different brand of system, a visit to the CISRS website will confirm if the system used is within the CISRS suite of training products and the employer (if requested by the client) must be able to provide sufficient evidence that they have addressed any shortfall in product knowledge.
CISRS feels that this approach will streamline the CISRS training requirements for Systems products – allowing the operative to transfer their knowledge and practical skills gained from their original SSPTS course and diminish the requirement to duplicate formal training.
For further information on Systems Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) 2-day courses (and other CISRS courses), please visit the CISRS website – CISRS. And for further details about the new CISRS COTS courses for new cards, information and dates on courses available or to find out about CISRS, please visit CISRS or email enquiries@cisrs.org.uk.
09/12/2013
CISRS Systems Scaffold Training Statement
CISRS has issued a statement confirming its position in relation to the Systems Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) and those wishing to use different brands of similar types of product.
The statement is designed to remind the industry that scaffolders holding a valid CISRS card with “Systems Products Training” endorsement for one type of Systems (eg: Cuplok) are not required to complete a second two-day SSPTS course for a similar brand (eg: Genlok). However, scaffolding operatives are still required to attend a full two-day CISRS SSPTS for different types of systems product (eg: Cuplok (Cup) and Layher (Rosette/Ring) and the operative’s card should be endorsed accordingly. The same principle is extended to those who have completed CISRS Part 1, or Part 2 training in systems scaffolding.
Furthermore, CISRS points out it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that all relevant Systems scaffold product information is passed onto the card-holding scaffolding operative – so they are aware of any differences in product capability, loadings, bracing and tie patterns etc prior to using that product. Employers must retain recorded evidence that the relevant knowledge (via user guide, tool box talk, in house demonstration etc) has been passed onto the operative – as this may need to be produced to satisfy clients, HSE, NASC Auditors etc at a later date.
A list will be displayed within the ‘Training’ section of the CISRS website CISRS showing the different brands within each product category.
Currently, CISRS courses are available in the following types and brands: CUP (Cuplok, Genlok, K-Lok, Tradlok), ROSETTE/RING (Layher, Plettac (Altrad) Contur, Plettac (Altrad) Futuro, Scafom Rux, Peri Up Rossett Flex), WEDGE (Kwikstage, DSL Climastage), TURNER +8 (Turner +8), COMBISAFE (Oktolok) and HAKI (Haki).
In his statement, Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley said: “The CISRS SSPTS two-day courses for scaffolders were originally introduced into the scheme in June 2006, but it is only in the last few years that it has started to gain some momentum, with around 4,000 CISRS systems endorsed cards across the UK.
“The original stance of CISRS was that due to perceived differences between brands it was felt that an operative should attend a full two-day CISRS SSPTS in each of the brands of a type of system that they wished to use – e.g. for a “CUP” type, the scaffolder would need to attend a SSPTS Cuplok course, followed by a SSPTS Genlok course, SSPTS Tradlok and so on – if they wished to use the additional products.
“It has since become apparent that employers, operatives and most systems scaffold providers do not see the benefit of a scaffolder attending a 2nd course in a different brand of a similar type of product as the actual practical differences in terms of the methods of erection and dismantle are virtually nil.
“There may well be differences in product capability, tie frequency or bracing patterns, however as long as the operative is made aware of these differences, they can carry out their work accordingly to accommodate these factors without almost no change to the practical erection/dismantle procedure.
“After many debates on this subject within the Access and Scaffolding Industry Training Organisation (ASITO) committee, NASC regional and council meetings and further discussions with the other interested stakeholders (including HSE), CISRS changed its stance on this issue, hence the need for clarification.”
Speaking about their position on the CISRS SSPTS courses, Justine Lee, of the HSE (HM Inspector of Health and Safety, Construction Sector Safety Team) said: “It is a sensible approach and if applied correctly should have benefits for the scaffolder, employer and client alike.”
CISRS cards will only be endorsed upon completion of official CISRS training stating the name of the product in which the training was undertaken. If an operative is found on site using a different brand of system, a visit to the CISRS website will confirm if the system used is within the CISRS suite of training products and the employer (if requested by the client) must be able to provide sufficient evidence that they have addressed any shortfall in product knowledge.
CISRS feels that this approach will streamline the CISRS training requirements for Systems products – allowing the operative to transfer their knowledge and practical skills gained from their original SSPTS course and diminish the requirement to duplicate formal training.
For further information on Systems Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) 2-day courses (and other CISRS courses), please visit the CISRS website – CISRS. And for further details about the new CISRS COTS courses for new cards, information and dates on courses available or to find out about CISRS, please visit CISRS or email enquiries@cisrs.org.uk.
