Scaffold Training

This training course is intended for experienced workers who will erect, dismantle modify or repair supported scaffolds over 40 feet, safety managers, construction superintendents and students who just want to learn more about supported scaffold safety.

Event Description:

As per NYC Local Law 52 of 2005, this training course is required for workers installing, removing or modifying supported scaffolds over 40 feet on Construction Sites in New York City.

Instructors will demonstrate safe methods of installation, removal and modification of different types of supported scaffolds using OSHA regulations, DOB standards and good work practice as a guide.

Some topics covered during the course will include major scaffold components, importance of proper pre-planning, worker training, and how to read scaffold design drawings.

Students will also participate in hands on exercises in which they will build and dismantle supported scaffolds, apply various knots on the rope and demonstrate ability to apply basic rigging techniques.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a 32 hour supported scaffold installer/remover course completion picture ID card that will be valid for 4 years.

Event Logistics:

Swing Staging Training & Safety, LLC provides certification of specific OSHA and Scaffold operations and use. With presentation, equipment awareness, and physical interaction or widely used as well as new products in a classroom setting and practical operation of heavy equipment widely used throughout the industry in a practical room fitted with state of the art products. Students operate and fully inspect the live equipment they use and/or see on their job sites.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize supported scaffold related terminology and definitions.
• Identify the causes of scaffolding accidents and prevention methods.
• Discuss differences between New York City Building Code and OSHA scaffolding regulations.
• Illustrate hazards related to installation/removing and use of supported scaffolds and how to control them.
• Develop a basic knowledge of how to safely install and remove supported scaffold equipment.
• Inspect supported scaffold components using methods learned