New Hire Orientation - Construction: Scaffolding
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Understanding scaffold types and their uses is essential for safe and efficient construction work. This course covers supported, suspended, rolling, and specialty scaffolds, along with their components such as standards, ledgers, transoms, planking, guardrails, and base plates. Key safety practices include proper weight distribution, regular inspections, and the use of fall protection when working at heights of ten feet or more. The course also emphasizes the importance of scaffold stability and the precautions necessary to prevent tipping. Identify the various types of scaffolds and their appropriate uses in construction. Recognize the essential components of scaffolds and their roles in ensuring stability and safety. Apply safety practices to prevent scaffold-related accidents, including regular inspections and proper weight distribution.
Course Objectives:
Identify the various types of scaffolds and their appropriate uses in construction.;Recognize the essential components of scaffolds and their roles in ensuring stability and safety.;Apply safety practices to prevent scaffold-related accidents, including regular inspections and proper weight distribution.;;
Duration: 14 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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New Hire Orientation - Construction: Scaffolding
Understanding scaffold types and their uses is essential for safe and efficient construction work. This course covers supported, suspended, rolling, and specialty scaffolds, along with their components such as standards, ledgers, transoms, planking, guardrails, and base plates. Key safety practices include proper weight distribution, regular inspections, and the use of fall protection when working at heights of ten feet or more. The course also emphasizes the importance of scaffold stability and the precautions necessary to prevent tipping. Identify the various types of scaffolds and their appropriate uses in construction. Recognize the essential components of scaffolds and their roles in ensuring stability and safety. Apply safety practices to prevent scaffold-related accidents, including regular inspections and proper weight distribution.
Course Objectives:
Identify the various types of scaffolds and their appropriate uses in construction.;Recognize the essential components of scaffolds and their roles in ensuring stability and safety.;Apply safety practices to prevent scaffold-related accidents, including regular inspections and proper weight distribution.;;
Duration: 14 min.