4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher (SCA-201)
Description
The 4-Hour Supported Scaffold course is a comprehensive training program that introduces students to the nature of supported scaffold hazards. This course focuses on supported scaffolding systems commonly used in construction projects.
Participants will learn about different types of supported scaffolds, their components, and their applications. The course emphasizes proper scaffold setup, inspection, and maintenance to ensure stability and prevent accidents, while also covering essential safety regulations and best practices.
Key Topics Covered
- Understanding Supported Scaffolds: Gain knowledge of scaffold types, components, and applications in construction projects.
- Scaffold Safety Regulations: Familiarize with OSHA and other safety standards to ensure compliance and a safe work environment.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Learn to identify potential hazards and conduct risk assessments for supported scaffolds.
- Scaffold Setup and Inspection: Understand proper scaffold setup techniques, foundation requirements, securing methods, and inspection procedures.
- Fall Protection: Learn about fall protection measures, including guardrails, PFAS, and safe access and egress points.
- Scaffold Platform Requirements: Understand the importance of proper platform construction, including plank placement and toeboards.
- Load Capacities and Material Handling: Gain knowledge of load capacities and proper material handling to maintain scaffold stability and prevent overloading.
- Communication and Safe Work Practices: Emphasize effective communication, coordination, hand signals, tool handling, and avoiding common hazards.
Instruction Delivery Method
- Hands-On: Students must physically handle scaffold equipment during onsite, in-person instruction.
- Demonstration: Delivered live by an instructor or via video in a virtual classroom. Self-study modules are not permitted.
Course Format
- Language: English, Spanish
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Course Code: SCA-201
Learning Objectives
- Understand different types of supported scaffolds, their components, and applications.
- Familiarize with scaffold safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
- Develop skills for hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Learn proper scaffold setup, securing methods, and inspection techniques.
- Gain knowledge of fall protection measures and equipment requirements.
- Understand scaffold platform requirements and ensure a safe working surface.
- Emphasize the importance of load capacities and material handling for stability.
- Promote effective communication and safe work practices on scaffolds.
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course.
- As per Local Law 52 of 2005, this course is required for workers using supported scaffolds on construction sites in New York City. This training is required every 4 years.
Features
- CEUs: 0.4
- CEU Requirements: 100% attendance for the course.
- Completion of IACET Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises
- As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
- Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form
Target audiences
- Any individual who needs to use or work on a Supported Scaffold in New York City.