Scaffolding Competent Person

Course details

After completion of this course delegates will be able to:

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  Specify the general requirements for Frame, Tube / Clamp, and Systems Scaffolding.
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  Determine the specific safety rules and steps associated with the erection of Tube & Clamp Scaffolding.
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  Determine the specific safety rules and steps involved in the safe erection of System Scaffolding
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  Identify the major items to consider when performing a scaffold inspection
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  Specify the major elements of OSHA’s Regulation 29 CFR Subpart LScaffolding

Contents

Scaffolding Competent Person Course is a 2 day course, with the initial day focusing on the requirements for frame, tube and clamp and system scaffolding

The following topics to be covered:

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  Recognizes hazards associated with each type of scaffold
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  Proper procedures to minimize and control those hazards
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  The nature and importance of any electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling objects hazards
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  The correct procedures in dealing with nearby electrical equipment and or power lines, proper protection systems erection for co-worker safety
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  Proper handling of materials on scaffolds and proper scaffold use
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  Maximum loading of scaffolds and scaffold capacities
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  Supervising the erection, repairing, and inspection of scaffold systems
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  Identification of various scaffold check points & safety considerations
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  Correct procedures for moving, disassembling, repairing and erecting scaffolds
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  Chaining worksite conditions as they pertain to scaffolds
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  Quality and professionalism in scaffold construction, repairing and inspections

Performance Objectives

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  Follow OSHA standards when working with scaffolds
• Define supported scaffolding
• List training topics required for supported scaffolding
• List a scaffold expert's responsibilities.
• Safely access supported scaffolding
• List safe access methods
• Select the most common access methods
• Recall the need to extend ladders 3 feet above the top of the platform they are leaning against
• Describe the three-point climb
• Identify the maximum ramp slope angle allowed by OSHA
• Agree that ramps or walkways above 6 feet from the ground must have guardrails
• Define a stairway tower
• Agree to inspect access daily
• Recognize the danger of climbing a cross brace
• List good housekeeping techniques
• Identify toeboard requirements
• Describe debris nets
• Recall what to do when there is a danger of extremely heavy objects falling
• Agree to wear a hard hat at construction sites for protection from falling objects
• State the height at which OSHA requires fall protection
• Select the distance above walking surfaces that requires guardrails
• Describe how a lifeline works
• Identify the scaffold expert as the person who decides whether or not to use PFAs when erecting or dismantling scaffolds
• Define the Maximum Intended Load
• Identify the purpose of screw jacks
• Explain why screw jacks are set at least one inch from the lowest setting
• Identify the purpose of using mud sills
• Recall the danger of using alternative materials as mud sills
• Determine when it is acceptable to mix scaffolding parts
• Work safely around and on scaffolds
• Use safety techniques to avoid falling from scaffolds
• Properly assemble supported scaffolding

Target Audience

The course is primarily focussed to teach essential skills with hands on practice for scaffolders, scaffolding supervisors, foremen, safety officers, safety engineers & all the relevant personnel who are required to work with & around scaffolding operations