Scaffold Safety
Learning objectives
- Identify common types of supported and suspended scaffolds.
- Identify who is qualified to design, assemble, and inspect scaffolds.
- Identify the key design and assembly requirements for scaffolds, including the maximum intended load.
- Identify the hazards posed by working on scaffolds, including instability or collapse, falls, being struck by falling objects, overloading, and electrocution.
- Identify the requirements and controls that protect against falls, falling objects, and electrical hazards.
- Identify conditions that prohibit scaffold use.
- Identify inspection criteria for scaffolds.
Course overview
In this lesson you will learn to recognize basic types of supported and suspended scaffolds and their capacity requirements; identify who is qualified to design, assemble, and inspect scaffolds; recognize hazards posed by scaffold work, and identify requirements and safe practices for working safely from scaffolds.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 30 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 230
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Common Scaffold Types
- Design, Assembly and Capacity Requirements
- Scaffold Hazards and Controls
Regulations
- 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D, Walking and Working Surfaces: 1910.28, 1910.29
- 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L, Scaffolds: 1926.451, 1926.452, 1926.454
- 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart L, Scaffolds: Appendices A - E