Objective

To familiarize the individual who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.

Target Group

Individuals who perform work while on a scaffold.

Examination

The candidate will be required to score a minimum competency of 70% on a written exam.

Course Contents

The key topics covered during this course follow OSHA 1926.21 (b)(2)(a) training requirements which are: - Scaffolding Basics -- Three types of scaffolds -- Hazardous Associated -- Scaffold Components -- General Requirements -- Levels of Expertise and Training Requirements - Supported Scaffolds -- Basic Supported Scaffold Requirements -- Access -- General Fall Protection Awareness for Supported Scaffolds -- Platform Use Awareness -- Electrical Hazards -- Personnel Training and Competent Persons -- Bracing, Bearers, and Runners -- Pole and Wood Pole Scaffolds -- Mast Climbing Supported Scaffolds and General User Requirements -- Ladder Jack and Pump Jack Scaffold General User Requirements -- Mobile Scaffold User Specific Requirements and Support Criteria -- Prohibited Use - Suspended Scaffolds and Lifts -- Single-point and Two-point Scaffold -- Suspended Scaffold Safety -- Anchorage, Support, and Access -- Fall Protection Awareness for Suspended and Lift Scaffolds -- Platform and Stability Requirements -- Electrical Hazards -- Personnel Training and Competent Persons -- Multi-level Suspended Scaffold -- Different Types of Scaffolds (multi-point adjustable, float (ship), needle beam, catenary, interior hung, scissor lift, and aerial lift)