8-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Supervisor Refresher (SCA-401)
Description
The 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher course is a specialized training program designed for individuals who have completed the 32-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor course and need to renew their certification or refresh their knowledge. This course provides a review of critical concepts and updates for supervising workers using suspended scaffolds in construction.
Key Topics Covered
- Reviewing Scaffold Safety Regulations: Ensuring compliance with updated OSHA and DOB standards.
- Hazard Recognition: Revisiting techniques to identify potential risks and implement control measures.
- Fall Protection Measures: Refreshing skills in using personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), harnesses, and lifelines.
- Scaffold Assembly and Dismantling Procedures: Reviewing proper techniques, rigging, and securing methods.
- Platform Requirements and Load Capacities: Ensuring scaffolds are used within safe operational limits.
- Recent Updates and Best Practices: Staying current with new techniques and industry innovations.
- Communication and Coordination: Emphasizing clear instructions and teamwork among suspended scaffold crews.
- Supervisor Responsibilities: Ensuring inspections, overseeing operations, and addressing safety concerns.
Delivery Requirements
- Hands-On: Students must physically handle scaffold equipment; procedures are demonstrated and explained onsite.
- Demonstration: Delivered live by an instructor or via video in a virtual classroom. Self-study modules are not permitted.
- Classroom Lecture/Discussion: Delivered live in-person or via virtual classroom with A/V support.
Audience
This course is intended for experienced workers with at least one year of practical experience in hoisting and rigging who supervise suspended scaffold projects. It is also beneficial for safety managers, superintendents, and those applying for the NYC Master or Special Rigger’s license.
Course Details
- Language: English
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Course Code: SCA-401
Requirements
- As per 3314.4.5.3 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this 8 Hour Refresher is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to continue to supervise and use suspended scaffolds in New York City. This refresher training must be completed four years after the completion of the initial 32-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor training course and every four years thereafter.
- In accordance to 3314.4.5.9 (Grace Period), individuals who fail to complete the required refresher program or course within any 4 year period, a refresher program or course shall be considered timely if completed within 1 year after the expiration of the last previously completed initial or refresher course. Where more than 1 year has lapsed, such individual shall be required to successfully re-complete the initial training course.
Features
- CEUs: 0.8
- 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
- The 8-Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Refresher (SCA-401) course is a specialized training program designed for