Scaffold Safety

Duration: 25 Minutes      Language: English

Topics Covered:

• Identify common types of supported and suspended scaffolds.

• Identify who is qualified to design, construct and inspect scaffolds.

• Identify the key design and construction requirements for scaffolds including the maximum intended load.

• Identify the hazards posed by working on scaffolds, including instability or collapse, falls, being struck by falling objects, overloading and electrocution.

• Identify the requirements and controls that protect against falls, falling objects and electrical hazards.

• Identify conditions that prohibit scaffold use.

• Identify inspection criteria for scaffolds.

Course Benefits:

• Certificate of Completion. *Valid for 2 years.

• Examination record available for employer.

Regulations:

• 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L, Scaffolds.

• 1926.451 – General Requirements.

• 1926.452 – Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds.

• 1926.454 – Scaffolds: Training Requirements.

• Appendix A – Scaffold Specifications.

• Appendix B – Criteria for determining the feasibility of providing safe access and fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers.

• Appendix C – List of consensus standards: Scaffolds.

• Appendix D – Training topics for scaffolding erectors and dismantlers.

• Appendix E – Drawings and Illustrations.

• 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D, Walking and Working Surfaces.

• 1910.28 – Safety requirements for scaffolding.

• 1910.29 – Manually propelled ladder stands and scaffolds (towers).

• Scaffolding & Access Industry Association (SAIA).

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A-10.8 (1988) Scaffold Safety Standard for Construction.

• ANSI / SSFI SC-100 (2005) Standard for Testing and Rating Scaffold Assemblies and Components.