8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover Refresher

$250.00

DESCRIPTION

City (NYC), an individual must successfully complete this 8-Hour Supported Scaffold refresher training course every four-years after completing the 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Course.

TOPICS INCLUDE

OSHA 1926 overview.
NYC Construction Code updates.
NYC Department of Buildings updates.
Fall Protection.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Pre-task planning.
Inspections for equipment and hardware.
Safety Checklists: Pre-Start, Erection & Dismantling
Emergency preparedness and procedures.
Access and working platforms.
Scaffold set-up and foundations.
Guys, ties and braces.
Tubular welded frame scaffolds.
Accident prevention and general safety.

OBJECTIVES

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

- Identify the types, nomenclature and definitions of scaffolds.
- 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.
- 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.
- Discuss differences between New York City Building Code and OSHA scaffolding regulations

COURSE MATERIALS

This course consists of several different components including a PowerPoint presentation, lecture, case studies, class discussions and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include all relevant written standards.

PREREQUISITES

Must possess a 32-Hour supported scaffold installer card.