Course Description
Every day, millions of workers use different scaffolds to reach the work they are doing. And more often than not, a supported scaffold is what they choose. Held up by a framework of support beams, these scaffolds enable work to be performed safely when people have to be up off the ground. But any type of scaffold can be hazardous. Thousands of workers are injured each year and more than fifty are killed using scaffolds, often by falls. It is essential for workers to understand how to use supported scaffolds safely.
In this course, Supported Scaffolding Safety in Industrial and Construction Environments, you will learn how supported scaffolds are structured. We will discuss the many hazards associated with them, as well as OSHA regulations that have been established to reduce these hazards. You will also learn procedures employees should follow to work with supported scaffolds safely.
What You'll Learn
- Explain how supported scaffolds are structured, including their support beams and platforms
- Recognize the hazards associated with supported scaffolds, such as falls
- Describe the OSHA regulations established to reduce potential scaffold hazards
- Apply the procedures employees should follow to work with supported scaffolds safely
- Identify safe methods for accessing a scaffold and building a firm foundation
- Use fall protection when working on supported scaffolds
Key Takeaways
- Supported scaffolds are held up by a framework of support beams and are the most commonly chosen type of scaffold for reaching elevated work.
- Any type of scaffold can be hazardous, with thousands of workers injured each year and more than fifty killed, often by falls.
- OSHA regulations have been established to reduce the hazards associated with supported scaffolds.
- Working safely with supported scaffolds requires building a firm foundation, assembling a secure platform, accessing the scaffold safely, and using fall protection.
- It is essential for workers to understand how to use supported scaffolds safely when performing work up off the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn how supported scaffolds are structured, the hazards associated with them, the OSHA regulations established to reduce those hazards, and the procedures employees should follow to work with supported scaffolds safely.
Who is this course for?
It is intended for workers who use supported scaffolds to reach work performed up off the ground in industrial and construction environments.
What topics do the lessons cover?
The lessons cover an introduction to supported scaffolds, OSHA regulations, building a firm foundation, assembling a secure platform, safely accessing a scaffold, and fall protection.
What skills does this course help build?
It builds skills in industrial safety systems, industrial structures, occupational safety and health, safety training, scaffold building, and OSHA certification.
Why is supported scaffolding safety important?
Thousands of workers are injured each year and more than fifty are killed using scaffolds, often by falls, so understanding how to use supported scaffolds safely is essential.
