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Scaffolding Safety in Construction

This course equips construction workers and supervisors with the essential knowledge to recognize, prevent, and control scaffold-related hazards in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart L. Learners will explore scaffold types, structural requirements, fall and falling-object protection, safe access, and mandatory training obligations to help eliminate the 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths that proper compliance can prevent every year [S5].

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What you'll learn

Identify the primary scaffold-related hazards — falls, falling objects, structural instability, electrocution, and overloading — and the OSHA standards that address them [S1].
Distinguish between the major scaffold types (supported, suspended, mobile, pump jack, ladder jack, and more) and their specific construction requirements [S5].
Apply OSHA's capacity and platform construction rules, including the 4× load factor, full-planking requirements, and maximum gap limits under 29 CFR 1926.451 [S6].
Describe guardrail and fall-protection requirements for scaffolds at or above 10 feet, including acceptable and unacceptable guardrail materials [S7].
Explain safe access rules, including ladder spacing, ramp use, and the prohibition on erecting or working near energized power lines within 10 feet [S5].
Apply special safety requirements for narrow frame/mobile scaffolds, including wheel-locking, outrigger deployment, and movement restrictions [S4].
State OSHA's training and retraining requirements under 29 CFR 1926.454, including who must train workers and conditions that trigger retraining [S3].

Who this course is for

Construction workers who erect, use, or dismantle scaffolding on job sitesConstruction site supervisors and foremen responsible for scaffold safety complianceSafety officers and OSHA compliance personnel at construction firmsSmall business owners and contractors in the residential and commercial construction sectors

Course content

4 modules · 13 lessons · lesson 1 free
1 · Module 1: Scaffolding Hazards and Regulatory Framework3 lessons
Why Scaffold Safety Matters: Injuries, Fatalities, and the LawFree preview
The Five Primary Scaffold Hazards
OSHA Subpart L Overview: Scope, Performance Orientation, and State Plans
2 · Module 2: Scaffold Types and Structural Requirements3 lessons
Supported Scaffolds: Fabricated Frame, Tube-and-Coupler, Pole, and Mobile
Suspended, Pump Jack, and Ladder Jack Scaffolds
Capacity, Platform Construction, and Planking Rules
3 · Module 3: Fall Protection, Falling-Object Protection, and Safe Access3 lessons
Guardrail Systems and Personal Fall Arrest: When and How
Falling Object Protection and Electrical Hazard Clearances
Safe Access: Ladders, Stair Towers, and Ramps
4 · Module 4: Mobile Scaffold Safety, Training Requirements, and Final Assessment4 lessons
Narrow Frame and Mobile Scaffold Safety Rules
OSHA Training and Retraining Requirements Under 29 CFR 1926.454
Final Assessment: Scaffolding Safety in Construction
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  • No prior experience required — suitable for all skill levels
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  • English language proficiency for EN version
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