Formwork and Shoring Safety Course in Doha, Qatar

The Formwork and Shoring Safety course in Doha, Qatar focuses on the temporary structures that hold wet concrete in place until it can support itself. Formwork, falsework and back-propping must carry heavy, changing loads, and failures during a pour can be catastrophic. The course explains how temporary works are designed, checked and permitted, why the as-built arrangement must match the design, and how workers and supervisors can spot missing props, bracing or ties before concrete is placed.

Learners review temporary works procedures based on recognized practice, including the temporary works coordinator role described in the BS 5975 code of practice, in general terms. Case studies of formwork collapse highlight overloading, poor foundations, uneven pour rates and early striking. Practical sessions cover pre-pour checks, safe access and edge protection on deck formwork, crane handling of panels and table forms, and striking sequences. Organizations can arrange the course as an in-house program for structural and concrete frame teams.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of formwork, falsework, shoring and back-propping

• Describe temporary works design, the coordinator role and permit to load

• Carry out pre-pour checks of props, bracing, ties and foundations

• Recognize how pour rate and concrete pressure affect formwork loads

• Apply edge protection and safe access on formwork decks

• Follow safe striking sequences and permit to strike controls

This course is designed for people who erect, supervise or check formwork and temporary support systems.

• Formwork carpenters and shuttering crews

• Structural and site engineers

• Concrete frame supervisors and foremen

• Temporary works coordinators and supervisors

• HSE officers on building and civil projects

Module 1: Formwork and Falsework Basics

• Wall, column, slab and table formwork systems

• Falsework, props and back-propping

• Loads from wet concrete, people and equipment

• Typical causes of formwork collapse

Module 2: Temporary Works Control

• Temporary works design and design checks

• Temporary works coordinator and supervisor roles

• Permit to load and permit to strike

• Managing changes and substitutions on site

Module 3: Erection and Pre-Pour Checks

• Foundations, sole plates and base conditions

• Prop spacing, bracing and ties

• Checking the build against drawings

• Edge protection and access on decks

Module 4: During the Pour

• Pour rate and concrete pressure on vertical forms

• Monitoring for movement, leakage and deflection

• Stopping a pour safely when problems appear

• Crane handling of formwork panels

Module 5: Striking and Reuse

• Concrete strength and striking decisions

• Safe striking sequences and back-propping

• Cleaning, inspecting and storing formwork components

• Housekeeping and protruding nails

Cast-in-place concrete is widely used in Qatar's towers, residential blocks, bridges and infrastructure, making formwork and shoring a daily activity on many sites. Hot weather affects concrete setting and adds strain on crews working on open decks. Qatar's Ministry of Labour expects contractors to control serious construction risks, and disciplined temporary works management helps prevent formwork collapses that endanger workers and delay projects.

Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.