Scaffolding – Safety Training
Scaffolds are widely used in the construction and maintenance industry to give employees access to heights ranging from a few feet to over several hundred feet. But as the height increases, so do the risks. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that scaffolding accidents attribute to an estimated 9,000 injuries and 79 fatalities annually.
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Define common types of scaffolds and terms associated with their use
- Identify scaffold hazards
- Recognize who may build and design scaffolds
- Recognize required safe practices for working on or near scaffolds
- Identify fall protection requirements specific to work on scaffolds
- Identify requirements for operating and working in aerial lifts
REGULATIONS
This course was designed to help satisfy the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.450, 1926.451, and 1926.452.
SCAFFOLD SAFETY COURSE TOPICS
- Definitions and terms
- Scaffold hazards
- Safety requirements
- Fall protection on scaffolds
- Designing and inspecting
- Aerial lifts
SCAFFOLD SAFETY COURSE DURATION: Approximately 35 minutes
SCAFFOLD SAFETY COURSE ASSESSMENT: Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.
SCAFFOLD SAFETY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
