16 Hour Suspended Scaffold User
$450.00
DESCRIPTION
To use or work on a Suspended Scaffold in New York City (NYC), an individual must successfully complete 16 hours of user training. Note: In addition to completing this training course, individuals who use a Suspended Scaffold may also need to possess a Certificate of Fitness from a licensed rigger or sign hanger.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and life-saving equipment.
- Fall Protection.
- NYC Building Code overview.
- Suspended scaffold use.
- Safe use of tools from a suspended platform.
- Safety hazards, accidents and violations.
- Hoist, platform and rigging equipment practices.
- Maximum intended loads and capacity reducing factors.
- Rope, knot and hitch configurations and connections.
OBJECTIVES
- Recognize hazards associated with suspended scaffolds.
- Implement hazard mitigation procedures, means and methods.
- Identify NYC laws and OSHA regulations regarding suspended scaffolds.
- Use correct procedures to inspect suspended scaffolding equipment.
- Correctly install, operate, and tie-off rope scaffolds using back hitch and night hitch.
- Implement inspection criteria for wire rope.
- Correctly use and install rigging hardware, including C-hooks, parapet clamps, and outrigger beam systems.
- Perform inspections of suspended scaffold equipment.
- Properly inspect, wear, use and care for personal fall arrest system equipment correctly.
COURSE MATERIALS
This course consists of PowerPoint presentations, lectures, case studies, class discussions and hands-on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual and in-class practical exercises.
PREREQUISITES
There are no pre-requisites for this course but students must be somewhat familiar with suspended scaffolds.
