32 Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor

$575.00

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed for those individuals who will be erecting or dismantling a supported scaffold.  It is a required course in New York City (NYC) for any worker who will build, maintain or remove a supported scaffold that is taller than 40’.

TOPICS INCLUDE
  • Identify the types, nomenclature and definitions of a supported scaffold.
  • Understand the different types of fall protection needed when working on a scaffold.
  • Understand the permit requirements needed in order to comply with the Building Code.
  • Discuss and identify common supported scaffold hazards.
  • Distinguish between the Federal and NYC scaffold regulations.
  • Choose safe work practices at their construction sites based on prudent decision-making.
  • Develop a basic knowledge of how to safely install and remove supported scaffold equipment.
  • Supervise other workers in the use of supported scaffolds

OBJECTIVES

  • Identify the types, nomenclature and definitions of a supported scaffold.
  • Understand the different types of fall protection needed when working on a scaffold.
  • Understand the permit requirements needed in order to comply with the Building Code.
  • Discuss and identify common supported scaffold hazards.
  • Distinguish between the Federal and NYC scaffold regulations.
  • Choose safe work practices at their construction sites based on prudent decision-making.
  • Develop a basic knowledge of how to safely install and remove supported scaffold equipment.
  • Supervise other workers in the use of supported scaffolds
COURSE MATERIALS

Will be provided.

PREREQUISITES

Students should be familiar with supported scaffolds. However, there are no pre-requisites for the course.