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The 4-Hour Scaffold User & Refresher Course at ABC Safety Group is designed to equip individuals with essential skills for effective flagging operations in construction zones. This comprehensive program covers standardized signals, proper procedures, and safety protocols, ensuring participants are well-prepared to manage traffic flow safely. Whether you're new to flagging or seeking a refresher, our course ensures you have the expertise to maintain a secure work environment. Join us to enhance your flagging skills and contribute to construction site safety.
CEUs: 0.4
CEUs Requirements
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100% attendance for the 4 Hour Scaffold User and Refresher Training Program
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Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
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Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
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Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
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As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
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Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit
Learning Objectives
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List supported scaffold types and its major components
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Identify the most common supported scaffold safety hazards
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Protect themselves from supported scaffold safety hazards
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Outline New York City Building Code supported scaffold safety requirements
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Inspect supported scaffolds in accordance with federal and local safety regulations
Course Content Outline Instruction Delivery Method Includes:
1. Introduction to Supported Scaffolds - Types - Frame, Rolling Towers, - Tube & Clamp & System Scaffold - Major Components - braces, tiebacks & guardrail systems 2. Supported Scaffold Accidents - Common Causes & Prevention Accident Statistics - Case Studies w/Photos 3. OSHA 1926 Overview - Safety & Health Regulations for Construction - Subpart E - Personal Protective Equipment & Life-Saving Equipment (PPE) - Subpart L - Scaffolds - Subpart M - Fall Protection 4. NYC Construction Codes Overview – covers all applicable codes, rules, related department policy statements, regulatory notices, bulletins & memos including: - Title 1 Rules of the City of New York - Building Codes with emphasis on the scaffold sections (3314) in Chapter 33 Safeguards during Construction & Demolition 5. NYC Department of Buildings Overview - covers all applicable Administrative standard operating procedures, policy & procedure notices permits/department notifications, forms, filing & site documents, plans, inspection checklists/logs and wind & weather advisories 6. General Principles of Fall Protection - Fall Clearance, Total Fall Distance Calculations, Minimizing Fall Forces, Guarding Against Falling Objects 7. Personal Protective Equipment & Fall Arrest Systems Hands-On Demonstration & Practice Selection, Fit Test of Harness, Inspection Procedures, Donning & Doffing Harness & Equipment, Care of Equipment & Systems 8. Supported Scaffold Use Hands-On Demonstration & Practice - Safe Use of Tools - Safety Hazards & Protection - Hazards - Fire, Electrical, Material Handling & Overloading -Maximum intended load & load handling 9. Supported Scaffold Inspections: Equipment & Hardware Hands-On Demonstration & Practice 10. Emergency Situations & Preparedness Procedures Hands-On Demonstration & Practice 11. NYC Buildings Unsafe Condition (311) Notification Procedure Provide Copy to Trainee & Discuss 12. NYC DOI/Buildings Integrity Training Contact Information Sheet Provide Copy to Trainee & Discuss 13. Review of all Training Topics Discussion with Questions & Answers 14. Written Assessment Students will receive a certification of completion for the 4 hour supported scaffold course and a 4 hour supported scaffold card.