Scaffolding in Construction

Scaffolding, whether it is supported or suspended, is dangerous to the employees above and below the scaffolding. Whenever a worker leaves the ground, the risk of an accident occurring increases dramatically. There are more than 10,000 scaffold related injuries and hundreds of deaths reported annually. Employees that work on or near scaffolding need to, not only make a safe work environment for themselves, but others around them.  OSHA has mandated that workers be trained on how to erect scaffolding safely, zoning, and use the work platforms. These products will help employers meet scaffold safety training requirements of OSHA's Scaffolding regulation. Topics include: Responsibilities of a "scaffold expert", Creating a level and stable foundation, Platforms and planking, The danger of power lines, Ramps and walkways, Platform hazards, Personal fall arrest systems, Guarding against falling objects, and more.

Related training topics that will work well with Scaffold Safety Training: Fall Protection Training, Ladder Safety Training, First Aid, Safety Posters