Canada Scaffolding Safety

This course is overview of safe work practices when erecting or using scaffolding, used in a variety of industries and construction industry.

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

English

Course Length: 2 Hours

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What you'll learn

Introduction to Scaffolding Safety
Hazard Awareness and Training
Types of Scaffolds
Scaffold Erection

Fall Protection
Safe Work Practices
Inspections and Maintenance

Course Description

This course presents an overview of safe work practices when erecting or using scaffolding, which can be used in a variety of industries but is common in the construction industry. The course will cover the responsibilities of owners, supervisors, and operators. It will cover hazard awareness, types of scaffolds, scaffold erection, fall protection, general safe work practices, and inspections and maintenance.

Our Canada OHS Scaffolding Safety course consists of content, graphics, audio, self check (non-scored) questions, and a final exam.

Course Outline

Canada Scaffolding Safety Course Outline

About This Course

Course Objectives

Introduction to Scaffolding Safety

Key Terms
Regulations and Standards
Regulations and Standards-CSA
Responsibilities-Employers
Responsibilities-Employees

Hazard Awareness and Training

Fall, Overturn, and Collapse Hazards
Electrical Hazards
Electrical Charge
Material Handling Hazards
Training Requirements-General
Training Requirements-Erectors
Training Requirements-Users
Re-training and Recordkeeping

Types of Scaffolds

Supported Scaffolds
Suspension Scaffolds

Scaffold Erection

Scaffold Selection Criteria
Foundation and Sills
Level, Plumb, and Square
Bracing
Stability
Platforms
Platform Duty Ratings
Access
Suspension Scaffolds-Support

Fall Protection

Fall Protection Types
Passive Fall Protection
Guardrails
Types of Guardrails
Safety Nets
Types of Safety Nets
Active Fall Protection
Personal Fall Protection Equipment Terms
Travel Restraint System
Fall Arrest System
Fall Arrest System Equipment-Harness
Fall Arrest System Equipment-Lanyards
Fall Arrest System Equipment-Lifelines
Fall Arrest System Equipment-Anchorage

Safe Work Practices

Personal Protective Equipment
Hoisting
Emergency Planning

Inspections and Maintenance

Inspection Before Use
Scaffold Status
Scaffold Tagging

Summary

Additional Resources

Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must take this training?

Scaffolds are a necessary feature in most construction work. Unfortunately, every year there are injuries and fatalities from the use of scaffolding. For this reason, safety training for each person working on or around scaffolding is critical to a safe worksite.

How often is retraining or recertification required?

It is a good practice to re-train employees in any of the following circumstances:

The employer has reason to believe a worker lacks the skill or knowledge to safely use, erect, or dismantle a scaffold

Changes in the worksite that create new hazards
Changes in the types of scaffolds or fall protection used

Another good practice is for employers to re-train their employees on a recurring basis, documented in their safety program.

What are the governing regulations?

This online Scaffolding Safety training and certification course follows the regulations set forth in the OHS Safety Standards for Scaffolding, as well as Province and Territory specific regulations.

Navigation Strategies

Beginners: Complete the course in order from beginning to end. Once any topic is completed, you will have full access to it at any time for one year after registration, to use as a resource.

Intermediate/Advanced Users: Use the course as a flexible resource tool to find what you need, whenever you need it. Try the assessment tests first, if you get 80%+ you can move to the next level, if you get less than 80% you should complete the lecture. This gives you a pre and post-assessment score, which can be used to track your skills improvements.

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