Scaffolding for Construction Workers

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  • Level: Beginner
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Course Description
Working at heights is very common in the construction industry and in many cases will require the use of a scaffold. It is used in new construction, routine maintenance, renovation, painting, repairing, removal, and performing arts activities. Scaffolding offers a safer and more comfortable work arrangement compared to leaning over edges, stretching overhead, and working from ladders. Scaffolding provides employees safe access to work locations, level and stable working platforms, and temporary storage for tools and materials for performing immediate tasks.

Each time a scaffold is used, it involves setting it up and then taking it down after the work is completed.  During this time employees can be exposed to a variety of hazards that could potentially cause an injury or death. An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year.
Course overview
This training course has been developed to educate you on scaffolding in the construction industry. It discusses the general requirements of scaffold safety, that hazards of scaffolding, as well as the components, erection, use and dismantling of scaffolds.

All regulations on scaffolding in the construction industry are found in Subpart L of 29 CFR 1926.
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Certificate included
Upon completion of this training, you will receive a certificate of completion for this training.

Course Objectives

This training has been developed to help you recognize the hazards associated with scaffolding and the procedures to control and minimize those hazards. After this training is completed, you will be able to:

Understanding Scaffold Types and Terminology

Define common types of scaffolds and terms associated with their use.

Identifying Scaffold Hazards

Identify hazards associated with scaffolds.

Erecting, Using, and Inspecting Scaffolds Safely

Understand how to erect, use, move, dismantle, and inspect a scaffold.

Following Safe Practices Around Scaffolds

Recognize required safe practices for working on or near scaffolds.

Knowing Scaffold-Specific Fall Protection Requirements

Identify fall protection requirements specific to work on scaffolds.

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