objectivesIn the State of California, construction workers must adhere to specific Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), often called Cal/OSHA, guidelines when erecting, using, and disassembling scaffolding. Additionally, erection and dismantling of scaffolding must be performed under the direction of Qualified Persons to ensure the safety of their users. In Cal Scaffold Use for Construction, participants will receive intermediate-level CA scaffold training that they can apply in the field within just 30 minutes via an intuitive online format.
NOTE: This course is based on Cal/OSHA regulations for all construction professionals employed in the state. For those working outside California, please consult our courses based on federal OSHA regulations.
Scaffolding allows construction professionals to reach their worksites quickly and easily. Although these temporary structures are convenient, proper scaffold use requires adequate training to ensure user safety. This course covers many important topics, including:
Scaffold use
Assembly and disassembly
Cal/OSHA standards and permit requirements, such as Title 8 CCR 1635.1-1667
Scaffold erection by a Qualified Person(s)
Safety training
Scaffold inspection
descriptionWhen installing, utilising, and disassembling scaffolding in the state of California, construction workers must follow certain Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), also known as Cal/OSHA, requirements. Scaffolding must also be erected and dismantled under the supervision of Qualified Persons to protect the safety of its users. Participants in Cal Scaffold Use for Construction will receive intermediate-level CA scaffold training via an accessible online format that they can implement in the field in about 30 minutes. This training is based on Cal/OSHA laws and is required for all construction professionals in California. Please reference our courses based on federal OSHA laws if you operate outside of California.Scaffolding makes it possible for construction workers to get to their job sites swiftly and easily.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cal Scaffold Use For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Scaffold Use What Is a Scaffold? Benefits and Hazards Accident Causes: Rolling Scaffolds Accident Causes: Supported Scaffolds Hazards Fall Hazards 2. General Requirements
Protecting Workers from Falls Guardrails Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) Fall Protection Requirements Falling Object Protection Overhead Power Lines Weather Fatal Fact - Ice and No Guardrails 3. Rolling Scaffolds
Tube and Coupler Systems System Rolling Scaffolds Tubular Welded Frame Locks and Pins on Wheels Fabricated Platforms Minimum Standards for Rolling Scaffolds Movement by Hand Movement by Hand: Heads-Up Powered Movement More Guidelines for Powered Movement 4. Scissor Lifts
Scissor Lift Guidelines Scissor Lifts 5. Supported Scaffolds
Standard Planking (All Scaffolds) Minimum Standards Locks and Pins on Supported Frames Plumb and Level Frame Damage Stability Tie Points 6. Scaffolds Fatal Facts #27
Accident Review and Prevention Accident Summary Brief Description of Accident Inspection Results Accident Prevention Recommendations Wrap Up Special Note 7. Special Considerations
Qualified Person Inspection Requirements (All Scaffolds) Don’t Use Shore or Lean-To Scaffolds Proper Scaffold Access Suspension Scaffolds Hazard Recognition Retraining (All Scaffolds) 8. Scaffolds: Summing Up
Benefits of Scaffolds Dangers/Precautions Proper Use Avoid the Main Hazards... The Role of Management Summary
Benefits Once participants complete this course, they will gain accident prevention skills that they can apply when working with or near scaffolding. For example, they will become familiar with the Cal/OSHA permit requirements for scaffolds, understand how scaffolds are erected, inspected, safely accessed, and disassembled, and learn more about the qualifications of the workers who assemble them. Plus, they will understand local standards and safety orders governing scaffold use.