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Scaffolding Safety for General Industry
Operating on the restricted area of a scaffold poses challenges. Falls from such platforms may cause harm that varies from minor bruises and sprains to fatal accidents. Both OSHA and the manufacturer's guidelines mandate that scaffolds be assembled and utilized correctly, necessitating workers to undergo training in scaffolding safety. Our course is designed to familiarize employees with the types of scaffolds often used in general industry facilities for manufacturing and maintenance purposes. The Scaffolding Safety for General Industry course specifically highlights the potential dangers associated with scaffolds and the correct way to utilize them safely.
Operating on the restricted area of a scaffold poses challenges. Falls from such platforms may cause harm that varies from minor bruises and sprains to fatal accidents. According to OSHA and the manufacturer's guidelines, scaffolds must be assembled and utilized correctly, necessitating workers to undergo training in scaffolding safety.
Our 'Scaffolding Safety for General Industry' course is designed to familiarize employees with the types of scaffolds often used in general industry facilities for manufacturing and maintenance purposes. The course specifically highlights the potential dangers associated with scaffolds and the correct way to utilize them safely.
- Types of Scaffolds
- Supported Scaffolds (Tube & Coupler, Frame or Fabricated Frame
- Suspended Scaffolds (Two Point Adjustable)
- Scissor Lifts
- Load Limitations
- Structural Integrity
- OSHA Training Requirements
- Potential Dangers & Common Hazards
- Fall Protection Requirements
- Access Requirements
- Reporting Problems
Upon completion of the 'Scaffolding Safety for General Industry' course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the various types of scaffolds utilized in general industry (including suspended and supported scaffolds)
- Identify potential hazards linked with scaffolds
- Enumerate key safety precautions when working on a scaffold
Approximately 30 minutes
This online course includes testing designed to reinforce the knowledge acquired. A score of 80% must be obtained to receive a completion certificate. Participants have the opportunity to retake the course twice if they do not achieve the pass mark on the first attempt.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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