Principles of Scaffolding

Course Description

This course covers the requirements for safe construction and use of scaffolding using OSHA’s construction scaffold standards as a guide. Course topics include hazards associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use, types of scaffolds, determining scaffold capacity, employee qualifications and training and maintenance, repair and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe scaffolding.

Who Should Attend

Individuals responsible for overseeing safety in industries such as: Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Maritime and General Industry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Identify the various types of scaffolding, including supported, suspended and aerial lifts
• Recognize scaffold components and use
• Determine safe assembly, use and disassembly
• Employ basic load analysis and field charts
• Describe common OSHA violations