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:

 

• Nomenclature of scaffolds.

• Erection of a supported scaffold.

• Fall Protection.

• PPE.

• Material handling, hoisting, and use.

• Protections for workers and the public.

• Foreman/Competent Person responsibilities.

• Access, planking, and ladders.

• Scaffold hazards.

 

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.

 

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

• Identify the types, nomenclature, and definitions of a scaffold.

• List and identify the different types of fall protection needed when working on a scaffold.

• Recognize the permit requirements needed in order to comply with Chapter 33 of the Building Code.

• Describe and identify common supported scaffold hazards.

• Classify the Federal and NYC scaffold regulations.

• 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