DESCRIPTION
This course provides a general overview of the safety measures required when working on scaffolding. The course begins with an introduction into the various types of scaffolding, and goes onto outline the OSHA safety requirements and safety measure that can be taken to ensure that employees working on scaffolds are at little risk of injury or death. Topics include installation, supported and suspended scaffolding, aerial lifts, dismantling and the interpretation of related standards. This course covers the topics included in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.450 Subpart L.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic OSHA safety requirements.
- Learn the measures that can be taken to ensure a safe working condition on a scaffold.
- Identify the various classifications of scaffolds.

Topics Covered
- What is a scaffold?
- Types of scaffolding
- Suspension scaffolding
- Supported scaffolding
- How to minimize risks
- Guardrails
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Testing
All module quizzes require a 70% score to proceed forward in the course. The final exam must be passed with a 70% to receive a certificate of completion.

This course takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

TOPIC
Online Institute Training