Scaffold Safety Essentials
Last Updated 07/2022
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What you'll learn
Identify types of scaffolds and their associated characteristics
Recognize the general hazards associated with scaffolds
Know the role of the competent person as it relates to scaffolding
Know how scaffolds are made safe by design, during assembly and through proper use and maintenance
Recall safety strategies, protective measures and employer requirements associated with scaffolds
Recognize when scaffold work conditions are unsafe
Know what to do if you recognize potentially unsafe scaffold conditions
Skills covered in this course
Description
Working on scaffolds can be dangerous, but it does not need to be. Take this course to learn about the hazards that are common to all scaffolds and the hazards that are unique to certain types of scaffolds. You will learn how scaffold design and work practices can make your work safer. This course is ideal for employees who work on or around scaffolds as well as their managers.
Course Objectives:
Identify types of scaffolds and their associated characteristics;Recognize the general hazards associated with scaffolds;Know the role of the competent person as it relates to scaffolding;Know how scaffolds are made safe by design, during assembly and through proper use and maintenance;Recall safety strategies, protective measures and employer requirements associated with scaffolds;Recognize when scaffold work conditions are unsafe;Know what to do if you recognize potentially unsafe scaffold conditions
Duration: 17 min.
System Requirements
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Scaffold Safety Essentials
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Frequently Asked Questions
It covers hazards common to all scaffolds as well as hazards unique to certain scaffold types, plus how design and work practices make scaffold work safer.
It's ideal for employees who work on or around scaffolds, as well as the managers who oversee scaffold-related work and safety compliance.
Learners come to know the role of the competent person as it relates to scaffolding, including their responsibility for recognizing unsafe conditions.
Scaffolds are made safe through design, proper assembly, and correct use and maintenance, each stage covered as part of a complete safety approach.
The course teaches learners to recognize unsafe scaffold work conditions and know what to do when they identify a potentially unsafe scaffold.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Scaffold Safety Essentials training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 17 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
Working on scaffolds can be dangerous, but it does not need to be. Take this course to learn about the hazards that are common to all scaffolds and the hazards that are unique to certain types of scaffolds. You will learn how scaffold design and work practices can make your work safer. This course is ideal for employees who work on or around scaffolds as well as their managers.
Course Objectives:
Identify types of scaffolds and their associated characteristics;Recognize the general hazards associated with scaffolds;Know the role of the competent person as it relates to scaffolding;Know how scaffolds are made safe by design, during assembly and through proper use and maintenance;Recall safety strategies, protective measures and employer requirements associated with scaffolds;Recognize when scaffold work conditions are unsafe;Know what to do if you recognize potentially unsafe scaffold conditions
Duration: 17 min.