Scaffolding Safety

An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. Protecting these workers from scaffold-related accidents would prevent 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year, at a savings for American employers of $90 million in workdays not lost.

There are many different types and configurations of scaffolding systems.   Knowing what type to use and how to properly set up your scaffolding system is critical to keeping your workers safe when using scaffolds.

Safety training videos on scaffolding help businesses comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's Standard 1926.450. Scaffolding violations are consistently the most frequently cited OSHA compliance standard.

Scaffolds have many structural elements that are integrated to protect workers from life threatening falls. Scaffold experts and workers are responsible for understanding these complexities. Risks can be minimized. Use the Training Network's scaffolding safety videos to cover topics, such as:

• Personal Fall Arrest Systems
• Responsibilities of Scaffold Experts
• Walkways
• Erecting and maintaining scaffolds

Feel free to use this same course outline as a basis for your Suspended Scaffolding Training Course.

Suspended Scaffolding Sample Course Outline