OSHA Competent Person for Swing Stage (Suspended) Scaffold Training

Our courses are structured to take a specific duration for completion. However, some learners might complete this online training course faster than others. This course should take around 6 hours to complete.

According to OSHA standards 29 CFR 1926.450(b) and 1926.32(f), a Competent Person is an individual who has the knowledge and ability to recognize existing and potential hazards in the workplace that may endanger employees, and who also has the authority to take immediate corrective action to remove those hazards.

This Scaffold Competent Person Training is important because it:

• Will equip workers with the information and authority required to oversee suspended scaffold operations.
• Guarantees Competent Persons are able to spot swing stage scaffold hazards and monitor safe scaffold use.
• Decreases the likelihood of accidents from scaffolds, falls, and structural collapse while adhering to OSHA scaffold standards.
• Offers information on handling swing stage emergencies and applying rescue procedures.
• Empowers participants with the knowledge to enforce safety protocols, inspect, and ensure compliance on site.
• Learners will become trained scaffolders ready to implement safety procedures to reduce scaffolding accidents and fulfill OSHA's Competent Person requirements for suspended scaffolds.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Foremen and supervisors who are in charge of swing stage scaffold operations.
• Safety officers and site managers who are in charge of work at height.
• People who are appointed as Competent Persons to erect, use and inspect swing stage scaffolds.
• Riggers, inspectors, and workers who daily operate suspended scaffolds.
• Project managers who want to ensure OSHA scaffold regulations are being complied with.

There is no set period for updating Swing Stage Certification Training under OSHA regulations. Industry best practices suggest refresher training every two to three years at a minimum, to maintain updated knowledge.

Employers must retrain scaffold workers and Competent Persons in the following instances:

• Prior to an employee starting work that includes swing stage scaffolds.
• Whenever there is a change in an employee's responsibilities while working on suspended scaffolds.
• When there is a modification of scaffold equipment, design, or operations that creates new hazards.
• Whenever there is an indication that employees or Competent Persons are not properly adhering to scaffold safety procedures.

This course meets and exceeds the compliance requirements outlined in OSHA Scaffold Standards for the Construction Industry, 29 CFR Subpart L, specifically focused on 29 CFR 1926.451, 29 CFR 1926.452, and 29 CFR 1926.454.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your Suspended Scaffold Competent Person certificate in PDF format.

Validity: This OSHA scaffolding certification is valid for two (2) years.

Renewal: Competent Persons must renew or retake the course every 24 months to maintain compliance and stay up-to-date with current best practices.