Scaffolding Safety Erection & Dismantling Training Course

1. Scaffolding Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

1.1 Scaffold Types and Systems

• Scaffold classifications including (supported scaffolds, suspended scaffolds, and mobile scaffolds)

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L requirements including (design standards, capacity requirements, and safety provisions)

• System scaffolds including (frame scaffolds, tube and coupler, and system-specific components)

• ANSI A10.8 scaffold categories including (fixed scaffolds, rolling scaffolds, and specialty systems)

1.2 Component Identification and Specifications

• Structural components including (standards, ledgers, transoms, and bracing systems)

• EN 12811 component standards including (material specifications, load ratings, and dimensional requirements)

• Connection systems including (couplers, clamps, pins, and locking mechanisms)

• Accessories including (planks, guardrails, access components, and fall protection attachments)

2. Scaffold Design Principles and Load Calculations

2.1 Load Analysis and Capacity Planning

• OSHA 1926.451 load requirements including (working loads, wind loads, and safety factors)

• Load calculations including (dead loads, live loads, and environmental loads)

• ANSI A10.8 design criteria including (structural analysis, stability requirements, and safety margins)

• Foundation requirements including (base plates, sole plates, and ground conditions)

2.2 Structural Stability and Bracing

• Stability principles including (tie-ins, guy wires, and structural connections)

• OSHA tie requirements including (spacing, strength, and connection methods)

• Bracing systems including (cross bracing, plan bracing, and stability bracing)

• EN 12811 stability including (wind resistance, lateral stability, and overturning prevention)

3. Pre-Erection Planning and Site Preparation

3.1 Site Assessment and Planning

• Site evaluation including (ground conditions, overhead hazards, and environmental factors)

• ANSI A10.8 site preparation including (foundation requirements, access planning, and hazard identification)

• Work planning including (erection sequence, resource allocation, and timeline development)

• OSHA planning requirements including (competent person designation, inspection procedures, and safety planning)

3.2 Material Handling and Organization

• Component inspection including (damage assessment, dimensional verification, and quality control)

• OSHA 1926.451 material standards including (defect criteria, rejection standards, and replacement procedures)

• Material handling including (lifting procedures, storage requirements, and inventory management)

• Tool and equipment including (hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment)

4. Scaffold Erection Techniques and Procedures

4.1 Foundation and Base Assembly

• Foundation preparation including (level assessment, soil bearing, and drainage considerations)

• ANSI A10.8 base requirements including (base plates, adjustable legs, and foundation contact)

• Leveling procedures including (adjustment techniques, plumb verification, and stability confirmation)

• OSHA foundation standards including (bearing capacity, settlement prevention, and structural support)

4.2 Frame Assembly and Connection

• Frame erection including (vertical alignment, connection procedures, and joint integrity)

• OSHA 1926.451 assembly including (proper connections, joint security, and structural continuity)

• Component installation including (ledgers, transoms, bracing, and platform systems)

• EN 12811 assembly including (connection torques, joint specifications, and quality verification)

5. Fall Protection Systems and Safety Measures

5.1 Guardrail Systems and Fall Protection

• OSHA 1926.451 guardrail requirements including (height standards, strength requirements, and installation procedures)

• Personal fall arrest including (harness systems, anchor points, and lanyard specifications)

• ANSI A10.8 fall protection including (system design, component specifications, and installation standards)

• Safety nets including (installation procedures, inspection requirements, and maintenance standards)

5.2 Access Systems and Safety Procedures

• Access requirements including (ladders, stairways, and platform access)

• OSHA access standards including (spacing requirements, structural support, and safety provisions)

• ANSI A10.8 access including (built-in ladders, external access, and emergency egress)

• Safety procedures including (three-point contact, fall protection, and emergency protocols)

6. Quality Control and Inspection Procedures

6.1 Erection Inspection and Verification

• OSHA 1926.451 inspection requirements including (competent person inspections, frequency, and documentation)

• Inspection criteria including (structural integrity, connection security, and safety compliance)

• ANSI A10.8 quality control including (dimensional verification, plumb and level, and stability confirmation)

• Deficiency identification including (structural problems, safety violations, and corrective actions)

6.2 Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance

• OSHA ongoing inspection including (weather damage, structural changes, and safety degradation)

• Maintenance procedures including (component replacement, connection tightening, and repair protocols)

• EN 12811 maintenance including (inspection schedules, component life, and replacement criteria)

• Documentation including (inspection records, maintenance logs, and compliance verification)

7. Dismantling Procedures and Safety Protocols

7.1 Dismantling Planning and Sequencing

• OSHA 1926.451 dismantling including (systematic procedures, competent person oversight, and safety protocols)

• Sequence planning including (top-down approach, structural stability, and load management)

• ANSI A10.8 dismantling including (component removal, material handling, and safety procedures)

• Hazard assessment including (structural instability, falling objects, and environmental risks)

7.2 Component Removal and Material Handling

• Dismantling techniques including (connection removal, component lowering, and material control)

• OSHA material handling including (lifting procedures, load control, and personnel protection)

• Tool requirements including (appropriate tools, safety equipment, and removal techniques)

• Ground operations including (material staging, transport preparation, and storage procedures)

8. Specialized Applications and Advanced Techniques

8.1 Suspended Scaffold Systems

• OSHA 1926.452 suspended scaffolds including (two-point scaffolds, multi-point scaffolds, and catenary scaffolds)

• Rigging procedures including (suspension points, load calculations, and safety factors)

• ANSI A10.8 suspended systems including (design requirements, operational procedures, and safety protocols)

• Emergency procedures including (rescue planning, evacuation methods, and equipment failure response)

8.2 Mobile and Rolling Scaffolds

• OSHA 1926.452 mobile scaffolds including (height limitations, stability requirements, and operational procedures)

• Wheel systems including (wheel specifications, locking mechanisms, and stability features)

• ANSI A10.8 mobile systems including (design standards, operational safety, and movement procedures)

• Safety protocols including (personnel removal, movement procedures, and stability verification)