Safe Scaffold Erection and Inspection

Course Summary:

• Approximately 2.3 million construction workers, representing 65% of the industry, regularly work on scaffolds. Ensuring their safety could prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 fatalities annually, resulting in a $90 million savings for American employers through reduced lost workdays.
• Unsafe scaffold practices can lead to accidents, serious injuries, and fatalities.
• Common scaffold-related accidents involve:

• Falls by workers
• Improper operating procedures
• Adverse environmental conditions
• Falling materials
• This course covers essential scaffold safety requirements, including the components, erection, use, and dismantling of both supported and suspended scaffolds. It provides specific guidelines for the safe management of each type of scaffold and outlines critical procedures for conducting thorough safety inspections.

• Understand Scaffold Safety Requirements:
• Learn the fundamental safety requirements and regulations related to scaffolding to ensure compliance and protect workers.
• Identify Common Scaffolding Hazards:
• Recognize and understand the common hazards associated with scaffolding, including risks related to falls, improper use, environmental factors, and falling materials.
• Master Erection and Dismantling Procedures:
• Acquire detailed knowledge and skills for the safe erection, use, and dismantling of both supported and suspended scaffolds.
• Conduct Effective Scaffold Inspections:
• Develop the ability to perform thorough and accurate safety inspections of scaffolding systems to identify and address potential safety issues.
• Implement Best Practices for Scaffold Safety:
• Apply best practices in scaffold design, setup, and maintenance to minimize risks and enhance safety on construction sites.
• Understand the Impact of Scaffold Safety on Workforce and Costs:
• Appreciate the significant benefits of effective scaffold safety measures, including the prevention of injuries and fatalities, and the economic advantages for employers through reduced workdays lost.

• By achieving these objectives, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe scaffold operations and contribute to a safer working environment in the construction industry.

• Classroom - Listening and contributing to discussions and exercises (group Discussions and workshops)