Scaffolding Safety

An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65% of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents could prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths per year.

This course is designed for scaffolding users, maintenance persons and supervisors.

Legislation

• CSA Standard Z797-09

• Industrial Regulation 851

• Construction Regulation 213/91

Course Agenda

• Recognize different types of scaffolding

• Understand scaffolding basics

• Recall proper scaffold erecting techniques

• Know how to inspect scaffolds

• Do's and Don'ts

• Scaffold Types

CPD points

Our health and safety training courses can quality for CPD points with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).

This course contains 3 technical hours and may be eligible for HRPA and/or BCRSP CPD points.