Employers must have a “competent person” to determine the feasibility and safety of
protection for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds. Employers must
protect employees from scaffold related hazards such as falls, falling objects structural
instabilities, electrocution, or overloading.
Topics Include:
General Requirements & Definitions
Fall Protection & Falling
Object Projection
Scaffold Platforms
Safe Access Requirements
Proper Scaffold Use & Load Capacity
Employers Duties & Responsibilities
Training Requirements
Scaffold Capacity
Inspection Requirements
Safe Work Practices
Objectives:
Understand the purpose of the scaffolding standard
Describe the OSHA general requirements for scaffolds & understand OSHA
definitions regarding scaffolding
Describe the OSHA specific requirements for support & suspended scaffolding
Be able to identify & recognize hazards associated with scaffolds
This training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person
and on a routine basis perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging
for special lifts, or the erection, dismantling, jumping, or reconfiguring of cranes or all of
these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane
operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load.
Upon completion of this course, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific
knowledge of the following:
Hand, voice, and radio communications
Proficiency in hand and verbal signals, including the standard method for hand
signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-
2003
Rigging hardware, including Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles, clips,
and clamps; and taglines
Synthetic/wire rope slings
Common load configurations and positioning
Personal fall protection methods
Emergency procedures
Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric
lines and equipment.
This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and
monitoring of a respiratory protection program. Course topics include terminology,
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards, NIOSH certification, respiratory protection
programs, and medical evaluation requirements.
In-Person and Online
This course educates workers in the proper use, selection, maintenance, and
applications of different pieces of personal protective equipment that they use on the
job. It also involves training employees in proper disposal of equipment to ensure safety
in their work environment.
In-Person and Online
This course provides a comprehensive and advanced level of safety education for those
involved in the construction industry. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills
to manage risks, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of safety.