he goal of this lesson is to enable learners to recognize basic types of supported and suspended scaffolds and their capacity requirements; identify who is qualified to design, construct, and inspect scaffolds; recognize hazards posed by scaffold work, and identify requirements and safe practices for working safely from scaffolds.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of how to identify:

• Common types of supported and suspended scaffolds.
• Who is qualified to design, construct, and inspect scaffolds.
• Key design and construction requirements for scaffolds, including the maximum intended load.
• Hazards posed by working on scaffolds, including instability or collapse, falls, being struck by falling objects, overloading, and electrocution.
• Requirements and controls that protect against falls, falling objects, and electrical hazards.
• Conditions that prohibit scaffold use.
• Inspection criteria for scaffolds.

• Introduction
• Common Scaffold Types
• Design, Construction, and Capacity Requirements
• Scaffold Hazards and Controls

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.