32-25 91st St, Suite C207 East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Course Description: This course will teach construction workers how to safely access and use a supported scaffold. Chapter 33 of the New York City (NYC) Building Code requires construction workers who work on any supported scaffold to complete this 4-hour User course every four-years. It is also a requirement for meeting the criteria of Local Law 196. This course also serves as a standard supported scaffold user course to be used in any jurisdiction.
Topics:
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Nomenclature of scaffolds.
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Erection of a supported scaffold.
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Fall Protection.
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PPE.
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Material handling, hoisting, and use.
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Protections for workers and the public.
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Foreman/Competent Person responsibilities.
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Access, planking, and ladders.
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Scaffold hazards.
Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify the types, nomenclature, and definitions of a scaffold.
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List and identify the different types of fall protection needed when working on a scaffold.
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Recognize the permit requirements needed in order to comply with Chapter 33 of the Building Code.
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Describe and identify common supported scaffold hazards.
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Classify the Federal and NYC scaffold regulations.
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Apply safe work practices at their construction sites based on prudent decision- making.
Course Materials: This course consists of several different components which include powerpoint presentations, lectures, case studies, class discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include Building Code and OSHA standards.
CEU’s: 0.4
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Course Duration: 4 hours of training (not including class breaks).
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For additional information please contact us at 718-424-8853 or customerservice@safetyworldwidecorp.com