Basic Scaffolding
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this Traning, we will review the OSHA regulations as they relate to the use, basic safety, and management of various scaffolds used in the workplace. An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65% of the construction industry, work on scaffolds on a regular basis. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 60 deaths each year, at a savings for American employers of 90 million dollars in workdays not lost. This course will cover the general types, uses and purpose of scaffolding. A highlight of hazards that may be present during the setup, use or removal of scaffolds will also be discussed.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
Training Objectives
Types of Scaffolding
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Falls
Guarding
Guardrail Height
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Unsafe Conditions
Electrical Safety
Collapse
Dropping Items to Lower Level
Work Surface Safety
Foundation Safety
Training Requirements
Capacity and Inspections
Access
Retraining
Documentation
Summary