Introduction
Scaffolding can give people an efficient and safe means to perform work. It also has many applications. Scaffolding is used in construction, alteration, routine maintenance, and renovation. When properly erected and maintained, scaffolding provides workers a safe access to work areas, level and stable working platforms, and temporary storage for tools and materials.
However, unsafe scaffolding procedures can cause accidents, serious injuries and even death. Accidents involving scaffolding mainly involve workers falling, incorrect operating procedures, environmental conditions, and falling materials.
This course will discuss the general requirements of scaffolding, the basic parts of a scaffold as well as the different types of scaffolding. It will show employees that planning when erecting, using, and dismantling scaffolds can decrease the potential for accidents and injuries. We will also discuss the precautions to prevent these serious accidents and protect workers against fall injures and death.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the basic scaffold types and the categories of workers who work on scaffolds. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Define scaffold terms listed in OSHA 1926.451-454. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Discuss general scaffold requirements listed in OSHA 1926.451. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe competent person and qualified person responsibilities associated with training, inspection, and us of scaffolds. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Describe scaffold safety training and retraining requirements. |
| LO 1.2.1 | List and give examples of types of supported scaffolds. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Describe the construction and use criteria for supported scaffolds. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Describe fall protection requirements and scaffold components used to protect against falling objects. |
| LO 1.3.1 | List and describe types of suspension scaffolds, lifts, and hoists. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Describe general OSHA safety and fall protection requirements for suspended scaffolds. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)