SCAFFOLDING AWARENESS

This one-day course is designed to provide the participant with comprehensive knowledge about scaffolding systems that are presently being used in the construction industry. This course has been developed for the industry as an awareness course only.

Course Objectives:

  • What types of scaffolding systems are available on the work site

  • What regulatory requirements are associated with scaffolding work

  • How to determine what type of scaffolding system is applicable to the work being performed

  • Fall protection systems and how they are to be used

  • What hand signals are common for lifting, lowering scaffold sections and/or materials and tools to the work location

Course Content:

  • Introduction to scaffold systems

  • Common scaffold systems in use

  • Glossary of Terms

  • Legislation

  • Hazard Assessments

  • Scaffold system tags

  • Proper use of scaffolds

  • Fall protection systems

  • Common hand signals

  • Scaffold inspection checklists

Summary:

After completing this course, participants will have information that will assist them in the selection, erection, tagging, and use of common scaffolding systems.