Scaffolds are platforms that help you work at heights. But they can also be dangerous if you don’t use them correctly. You can fall from a scaffold and get hurt or killed. That’s why OSHA and the scaffold makers have rules for how to build and use scaffolds safely. You need to learn these rules before you work on a scaffold.

This course will teach you the basics of scaffolds that are used in general industry for making and fixing things. You will learn about the different kinds of scaffolds, the hazards they can cause, and the safety tips you need to follow.

This course covers the following topics:

• Types of Scaffolds

  • Supported Scaffolds (made of tubes, couplers, or frames)

  • Suspended Scaffolds (hung by ropes or cables)

  • Scissor Lifts (raised and lowered by hydraulics)

• Load Limitations

  • How much weight a scaffold can hold

  • How to avoid overloading a scaffold

• Structural Integrity

  • How to make sure a scaffold is stable and strong

  • How to inspect and maintain a scaffold

• OSHA Training Requirements

  • Who needs to be trained and how often

  • What topics need to be covered in training

• Potential Dangers & Common Hazards

  • How to prevent falls, electrocutions, collapses, and other accidents

  • How to protect yourself and others from falling objects

• Fall Protection Requirements

  • What kind of equipment you need to wear and use to prevent falls

  • How to attach and adjust your equipment properly

• Access Requirements

  • How to get on and off a scaffold safely

  • What kind of ladders or stairs you need to use

• Reporting Problems

  • How to report any problems or defects with a scaffold

  • How to stop work if a scaffold is unsafe After finishing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the common types of scaffolds used in general industry (including suspended and supported scaffolds)

• Recognize potential hazards associated with scaffolds

• List important safety measures to follow when working on a scaffold