Scaffolding and Aerial Work Platforms: Planning, Selection, Installation, Inspection, Stability, Materials, Methods, Standards and Safety
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Scaffolding and Aerial Work Platforms: Planning, Selection, Installation, Inspection, Stability, Materials, Methods, Standards and Safety Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-
- Get certified as a “Scaffolding Inspector”
- Implement the American and British regulations and industry standards related to scaffolding and aerial work platforms
- Discuss the accidents, injuries, and fatality statistics
- Plan, select, and use of scaffolding & aerial work platforms
- Identify the various scaffold materials and aware of the methods used in calculating scaffolding requirements
- Employ the fall protection procedures during erection and use of scaffolds
- Describe electrocution on scaffolds and employ emergency response & rescue
- Distinguish the different types of supported scaffolds such as tubular welded-frame scaffolds (mason’s frames), tube & coupler scaffolding, wood pole scaffolds, pump and ladder jack scaffolds
- Determine the different types of suspended scaffolds such as single-point and two-point suspension scaffolds, multiple-point suspension scaffolds, adjustable multi-point suspension scaffolds (stone setters – mason’s), and outrigger types scaffolding
- Explain the proper use of manually propelled rolling towers, aerial work platforms, stairways, and ladders
- Use correct forms and checklists during the inspection procedures of scaffolds and aerial work platforms
Who Should Attend?
This course provides an overview of all significant aspects and considerations of scaffolding and aerial work platforms for the project, construction, maintenance, and safety managers, engineers, superintendents, supervisors, and foremen. Further, this course is also suitable for architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, and insurance companies.
Course Outlines:
International Regulations and Industry Standards
- American Standards
- British Standards
Accidents, Injuries and Fatality Statistics
- Hazards of Elevated Work Platforms
- Statistics
- Why Do Scaffolds Fall?
- Case Studies
- Failure to Understand and/or Comply with Regulatory Requirements
- Proper Assembly of Scaffolds
- Listing of Citations
Preplanning – Selection & Use Preplanning is Essential
- Beginning
- OSHA Standards
Training Requirements
- Specific Requirements
- Training Materials
- Competent, Qualified and Authorized Designations
- Scaffold Tags
- Competent and Qualified Persons on the Jobsites
Materials and Methods
- Soil Bearing Capacities
- Foundation/Support
- Scaffolds on Elevated Structures
- Platforms
- Falling Object Protection
- Causes of Scaffold Accidents
- Wire Suspension Ropes
- Fiber Ropes
Fall Protection During Erection and Use of Scaffolds
- Identifying Hazards – The Job Hazard Analysis Form
- Fall Protection Solutions
- Rescue Plans
Electrocution on Scaffolds
- Safety Factors
- Determining Location of Power Lines
- Use of Electrical Power Tools on Scaffolds
- Suspended Scaffolds and Welding
- Case Studies
- Working in the Vicinity of Power Lines
Emergency Response and Rescue
- The Contract
- Possible Scenarios
- Workplace Emergencies
Supported Scaffolds General
- Definition and Requirements
- Maintaining Stability
- Preventing Contact with Electrical Lines
- Access
- Square and Level
- Criteria for Fall Protection on Supported Scaffolds
- Guardrail Systems
Tubular Welded-Frame Scaffolds – Mason’s Frames
- The Half-Ladder
- End Frames
- The Pad
- Jacks
- Planning
- PreErection Inspection
- OSHA Regulations