OSHA Scaffolding Erection and Inspection Training for Competent Person
In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L.
Customer Reviews
This course exceeded my expectations! The content was comprehensive, covering all crucial aspects of scaffolding erection and inspection safety. The interactive lessons and animations truly enhanced my understanding. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to bolster their knowledge of workplace safety protocols.Sarah Johnson, Scaffold Safety Supervisor
As someone deeply invested in construction safety, I found the course incredibly informative. The lessons are well-written, and the course materials are well-structured. The emphasis on regulatory compliance made it highly relevant to my work. I feel much more confident in overseeing scaffold operations after completing this course.Michael Thompson, Construction Manager
I recently completed this training, and I must say it was top-notch! The course content was not only comprehensive but also presented clearly and engaging. I'm grateful for the insights gained from this course and would recommend it.Emily Patel, Scaffold Inspector
As a site supervisor, ensuring the safety of my team is paramount, and this course provided invaluable knowledge and skills. From understanding scaffold components to conducting thorough inspections, the course covered it all. I'm extremely satisfied with the quality of this course.David Johnson, Site Safety Supervisor
I recently took the OSHA Safe Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course, and it was a game-changer for me. The flexibility of online learning made it convenient for me to complete the training without disrupting my work schedule. I have also recommended it to my team.Paul Banks, Scaffold Construction Supervisor
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The OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training is specifically tailored to provide essential guidelines and knowledge to employees designated as competent persons engaged in erecting, disassembling, maintaining, and inspecting scaffolding systems, in accordance with OSHA’s Scaffolds Standard for the Construction Industry outlined in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L.
A vital presence on every worksite is a competent person. OSHA defines a competent person as, “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.”, As such a competent person involved in scaffolding safety must possess ample experience and/or expertise to identify scaffold risks, remedy unsafe situations, and possess the authority to halt operations until hazards are rectified. This individual should be the foremost authority on scaffold safety at the construction site.
This course provides essential knowledge about tasks involving erecting and inspecting scaffolds. Participants will gain insights into the safe erection and inspection of different types of scaffolds and understand the risks associated with working at elevated heights including fall protection requirements. The course will also cover design criteria, maximum intended load-carrying capacity, the intended use of scaffolding systems, and strategies for avoiding electrical hazards. Erecting scaffolds requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to manufacturer guidelines, and compliance with OSHA regulations regarding scaffold assembly.
Additionally, the training emphasizes the importance of regular inspections to detect potential hazards, structural weaknesses, and other safety concerns. In alignment with OSHA regulations, it falls upon employers to ensure that all employees engaged in scaffold-related activities undergo comprehensive training.
This training will enable employees to safely construct scaffolds and recognize potential hazards associated with the specific type of scaffold in use. It fosters a comprehensive understanding of the protocols established for hazard management and mitigation.
Who Needs the OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training?
The OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course is essential for individuals designated as competent persons responsible for erecting, disassembling, maintaining, and inspecting scaffolding. Other employees involved in erecting and inspecting scaffolds will also gain valuable knowledge by enrolling in this course. This course may also be useful for employees in the construction industry such as:
- Scaffold erectors and dismantlers,
- Carpenters and electricians,
- Foremen and supervisors, and
- General laborers and safety personnel.
The training ensures that individuals understand the specific safety measures required when erecting and inspecting scaffolds, promoting a secure and compliant work environment for all involved.
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
You can take the final exam once you complete the required study time. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training certificate of course completion which will be emailed to you immediately.
- Our online support is available 24/7, 365-days a year.
- Our telephone support is available Monday to Saturday 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific time).
Please reach us via:
- Email: [email protected]
- Toll-free: (866) 429-6742
- Local: (310) 498-0546
Our interactive OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course adds more value for the learner by creating a two-way dialogue and enabling a personalized, user-focused experience from start to finish. We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics, and animations to make the user experience interesting, informative, and enjoyable while keeping the safety training course content fresh and as dynamic as possible.
This OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course is narrated by professional narrators, who know how to bring their words to life in an enthusiastic, conversational tone. We firmly believe that the right voice can help elevate your learning experience.
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This OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course can be taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress, which means you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training without losing any progress. This means you can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your online safety training on your iPhone® without missing a step.
As our safety training courses are self-paced, you can complete this training at your convenience, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like.
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The core objective of the OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course is to teach workers the OSHA regulatory requirements of scaffold erection and inspection. This course complies with OSHA’s Construction Industry Standard 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds.
Course Objectives – OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training
After completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Define scaffolding and its fundamental types.
- Identify the diverse categories of supported and suspended scaffolds.
- List the hazards linked with scaffold usage at worksites.
- Discuss the training prerequisites for scaffold users, erectors, and dismantlers.
- Outline OSHA specifications concerning scaffold load capacity.
- Summarize the four crucial considerations for scaffold planking.
- Discuss OSHA standards for maintaining a safe distance from overhead power lines.
- Explain the general and specific requirements for scaffold platform construction.
- Develop a secure and tailored strategy for erecting scaffolds based on project needs.
- Execute the safe construction of supported scaffolds.
- Execute the safe erection and assembly of suspended scaffolds effectively.
- Summarize OSHA regulations regarding fall protection and falling object protection for employees working with scaffolds.
- Conduct meticulous inspections of supported, suspended, and special-use scaffolds following OSHA standards.
OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training Course Syllabus
This OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course consists of 3 modules and 10 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Course Content
Lessons
OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training: Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to Scaffolding Safety
Module 1 of this course provides a comprehensive overview of OSHA standards pertaining to scaffolds. This module covers the fundamentals of scaffolds, including safe access, fall arrest systems, and general requirements for scaffold construction.
- Lesson 1: Scaffolding - An Overview
- Lesson 2: Safe Access and Fall Protection
- Lesson 3: General Requirements for Constructing Scaffolds
Module 2: Criteria for Erecting and Inspection Supported Scaffolds
Module 2 of this course offers excellent guidelines for the erection and inspection of supported scaffolds, including special use supported scaffolds. This module covers essential aspects of erecting and inspecting supported scaffolds, ensuring participants understand how to carry out these tasks safely and effectively. Topics include proper erection procedures, inspection protocols, and considerations for special use supported scaffolds.
- Lesson 4: Criteria for Erecting Supported Scaffolds
- Lesson 5: Criteria for Inspecting Supported Scaffolds
- Lesson 6: Criteria for Inspecting Other Supported Scaffolds
- Lesson 7: Criteria for Inspecting Supported Scaffolds for Special Use
Module 3: Criteria for Erecting and Inspection Suspended Scaffolds
Module 3 of this course provides comprehensive information on assembling and inspecting suspended scaffolds as well as scaffolds designated for special use. It covers essential procedures, safety considerations, and inspection protocols to ensure the proper functioning and safety of these types of scaffolds.
- Lesson 8: Criteria for Erecting Suspension Scaffolds
- Lesson 9: Criteria for Inspecting Suspended Scaffolds
- Lesson 10: Criteria For Inspecting Suspended Scaffolds Designated for Special Use
Final Examination
This OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are issued by OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA’s Construction Industry Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds.
Certification
Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.
Training Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course.
A Final Note
It is important to remember that attending a training course on its own will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing the knowledge acquired through a training course to on-the-job work processes. Therefore, in addition to this online course, you must receive additional on-site training from your employer.
As an employer, do you want to train your employees as a team? Do your employees want to learn from a qualified instructor?
HAZWOPER OSHA offers customized group instructor-led training (ILT). We facilitate virtual/remote and in-person client-site training for groups of all sizes, led by OSHA-authorized trainers who guide individuals through the key topics of OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training as per OSHA’s Construction Industry Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds.
We can customize this OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course with your workplace-specific requirements so you can quickly and easily meet your workplace safety and health training goals.
Virtual Instructor-Led Group Training
Rates for the virtual/remote group ILT training courses are dependent on the number of participants and changes required (if any) to the course content. To get a quote,
email ([email protected]) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date for scheduling the training, and
- Number of employees expected to be trained.
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In-Person Client-Site Instructor-Led Group Training
To get a quote for in-person client-site ILT group safety training, email ([email protected]) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the following details:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date(s) for the training,
- Location for the training, and
- Number of expected participants.
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All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may get through this online training course much faster than others. This training course will take around 5 hours to complete.
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Training for scaffold erection and inspection is important for several reasons.
- It ensures compliance with OSHA safety regulations, promoting a secure work environment.
- The course imparts essential knowledge about the safe erection and inspection of scaffolds, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
- It enhances worker competency, covering topics such as hazard recognition, preventive measures, and emergency procedures.
- The training is instrumental in fostering a culture of safety, safeguarding both workers and workplace productivity.
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The course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements of OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L - Scaffolds.
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While OSHA does not specify a specific timeframe for refresher training, it is typically recommended to provide this training at least every few years or whenever there are significant changes in the workplace, or the scaffolding equipment being used.
Additionally, refresher training should be provided if an employee demonstrates a lack of understanding or competency in scaffold safety practices, or if there have been accidents or near misses involving scaffolding.
The exact requirements may vary depending on the specific regulations in your region and the type of scaffolding being used, but generally, refresher training should be provided at regular intervals to ensure that workers maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely with scaffolds.
Please Note: It is recommended that employers provide employees with refresher training at least once every three years.
Additionally, refresher training should be provided if an employee demonstrates a lack of understanding or competency in scaffold safety practices, or if there have been accidents or near misses involving scaffolding.
The exact requirements may vary depending on the specific regulations in your region and the type of scaffolding being used, but generally, refresher training should be provided at regular intervals to ensure that workers maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely with scaffolds.
Please Note: It is recommended that employers provide employees with refresher training at least once every three years.
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The certification remains valid for a period of three years and can be renewed by re-taking this same course.
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Taking this OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course is ideal for a competent person responsible for erecting, disassembling, maintaining, and inspecting scaffolding systems. Additionally, individuals involved such as construction workers, scaffold erectors and dismantlers, people responsible for overseeing the scaffold erection and dismantling process, safety professionals responsible for inspecting scaffolds after construction and before each use, and personnel who use scaffolds for carrying out their work tasks would benefit from this course.
Additionally, foremen, supervisors, and safety supervisors would gain comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and protocols, enabling them to effectively oversee erecting and inspecting operations and ensure compliance.
Additionally, foremen, supervisors, and safety supervisors would gain comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and protocols, enabling them to effectively oversee erecting and inspecting operations and ensure compliance.
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This same OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes.
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Upon completing the final examination of this OSHA Competent Person for Scaffold Erection and Inspection Training course, you can immediately download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.
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