Construction Scaffolding
$59.00
Credits: 0.6 CEU/6 PDH
Duration: 6h
This course covers the OSHA Safety Standards for Scaffolds used in the Construction Industry standard (1926 subpart L) is targeted to employees of organizations that must use or erect and or dismantle different types of scaffolding utilized in the construction industry. The approach of this course is to cover hazard identification, control, and checklists for specific types of scaffolds.
Specific topics covered in this course include:
- About this course
- Course Objectives
- Introduction to OSHA Construction Scaffolding Safety Training
- Regulations Governing Scaffolds
- Key Terms and Definitions
- Scaffold Platform Construction
- Platform Coatings and Finishes
- No Mixing of Dissimilar Scaffold Parts
- Supported Scaffold Bracing
- Supported Scaffold Foundations
- Importance of Base Plates
- Importance of Bracing
- Removal of Bracing
- Manufacturer Specifications for Bracing
- Difference Between Scaffolding and Shoring
- Inspection of Welded Tubular Frame Scaffolding
- Suspension Scaffold Support Devices
- Counterweights for Suspension Scaffolds
- Outrigger Beams for Suspension Scaffolds
- Suspension Scaffold Ropes
- Wire Suspension Scaffold Ropes
- Inspection of Suspension Scaffolding
- Suspension Rope Inspection
- Suspension Scaffold Hoists
- Safe Access to Scaffolds
- Stairway Access to Scaffolds
- Access for Erectors and Dismantlers
- Scaffold Load Capacity
- Clearance Between Scaffolds and Power Lines
- Welding Precautions When Working on Suspension Scaffolds
- More Safety Guidelines for Scaffold Use
- Fall Protection Introduction
- Fall Protection Guidelines
- Fall Protection for Scaffold Erectors and Dismantlers
- Personal Fall Arrest System: Connectors
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems: Lifelines
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems: Anchorages
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems: Stopping a Fall
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems: Inspection and Use
- Use of Scaffolds as an Anchorage for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
- The Risks of Getting Distracted
- Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with PFAS Regulations
- Test Methods for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
- Employee Training for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
- Suitable Anchorage Points
- Distance Considerations
- Fall Protection: Guardrails
- Falling Object Protection
- Canopies and Toeboards
- Scaffold-Specific Safety Requirements
- Pole Scaffolds
- Tube and Coupler Scaffolds
- Fabricated Frame Scaffolds
- Bricklayers’ Square Scaffolds
- Horse Scaffolds
- Form Scaffolds and Carpenters’ Bracket Scaffolds
- Roof Bracket Scaffolds
- Outrigger Scaffolds
- Pump Jack Scaffolds
- Ladder Jack Scaffolds
- Window Jack Scaffolds
- Crawling Boards (Chicken Ladders)
- Step, Platform, and Trestle Ladder Scaffolds
- Single-Point Adjustable Suspension Scaffolds
- Two-Point Adjustable Suspension Scaffolds
- Multi-Point Adjustable Suspension Scaffolds
- Catenary Scaffolds
- Float (Ship) Scaffolds
- Interior Hung Scaffolds
- Needle Beam Scaffolds
- Multi-Level Suspended Scaffolds
- Mobile Scaffolds
- Safety Training for Workers
- Safety Training for Erectors and Inspectors
- Retraining
- The Role of Competent Persons in Scaffold Safety
- The Role of Qualified Persons in Scaffold Safety
- The Role of the Engineer in Scaffold Safety
- Non-mandatory Guidance for Fulfilling OSHA Scaffolding Standards
- Appendix A – Scaffold Specifications
- Appendix A – Solid Sawn Wood and Allowable Spans
- Appendix A – Fabricated Planks and Platforms
- Appendix A – Guardrails
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Final Exam
