Scaffolding Safety

Gain an in depth overview of scaffolding safety. In this course, you will identify basic scaffold hazards and review OSHA’s scaffold standard, subpart L.

In order to increase safety standards when using scaffolding. However, this course is not intended as training for erectors or dismantlers, nor will it certify competent persons or qualified persons.

Capacity And Construction

• Proper scaffold design
• Fall protection methods for erection/disassembly
• Training requirements for erectors and competent persons

Use And Fall Protection

• Inspection requirements
• Methods of fall protection and falling object protection
• Training requirements for scaffold users

Aerial & Boom Lifts

• Training requirements

• Letters of interpretation affecting use

Suspended Scaffolding

• Set up, use, and inspection requirements

• Fall protection methods

• Specialty Scaffolds
• Requirements for other scaffolds such as tube and coupler, tank builder scaffolds, systems scaffolding, pumpjacks, and ladder jacks.

Important Information

Are you approved for VA Education Benefits?  The certificate program associated with this course, if offered in classrom format and on the Atlanta campus only, is approved for VA Education Benefits.

Courses delivered in an online format or outside the Atlanta campus are not eligible for VA benefits.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for scaffold users, foremen, superintendents, project engineers, job-site competent persons, job-site safety coordinators, and others involved in the construction industry.

What You Will Learn

• Scaffold capacity and construction
• Scaffold use and fall protection
• Aerial and boom lifts
• Suspended scaffolding
• Specialty scaffolds
• Scaffold requirements training
• How You Will Benefit
• Recognize hazards and the causes commonly associated with work around scaffolds.
• Be aware of common scaffold-related accidents.
• Understand the general OSHA requirements for scaffold safety.
• Understand the correct procedures and controls necessary to minimize the hazards.