Sub-Title:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Standards for scaffolds include 1926 Subpart L, Appendix A and Appendix B.

Description:

Scaffolding is described by OSHA as any temporary elevated platform (supported or suspended) and its supporting structure (including points of anchorage), used for supporting employees, materials, etc., at elevated positions.  

Government Regulations:

1926 Subpart L Scaffolds 1926.450-454
1910 Subpart D Walking-Working Surfaces 1910.27, 1910.28
American National Standards Institute:
⦁ A92 (SIA):  Scaffolds and other elevating devices

Who Needs this Training?

All employees must be trained by a qualified person to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and how to control or minimize those hazards.

Dangers of Remaining Uncertified

When the employer has reason to believe an employee lacks the skill or understanding needed for safe work involving scaffolds, retraining shall be performed until proficiency is established.

Included Topics

By the end of this course, we will have covered the following topics:
Introduction – 0:15
Topic 1: General Scaffold Regulations – 2:30
Topic 2: 
Types of Scaffolding Part 1 – 7:05
Types of Scaffolding Part 2 – 5:55
Types of Scaffolding Part 3 – 5:04
Types of Scaffolding Part 4 – 4:57
Topic 3: Common Hazards of Scaffolding and their Mitigation – 7:47
Topic 4: Training Requirements – 1:00
Summary – 0:14

Course Layout

Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.

Course Duration

A minimum of 40 minutes is required to complete this course.

Recertification

OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.

Certificate of Completion

A completion certificate is available for printing immediately upon successfully finishing the course.