This course focuses on preparing scaffold operators to meet the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. This course improves participants’ safety by giving them the tools to properly choose, use, assemble, and inspect scaffolding, ensuring a safe and healthful workplace. During this training, we will have an in-depth look at supported and mobile scaffolds. We will look at the functionality and components of scaffolding, how to conduct a thorough inspection before using the scaffolding, and we'll discuss safe usage and OSHA standards related to scaffolding. Finally, we will review the most common hazards associated with scaffolding and ways to prevent falls and other accidents. At the conclusion of the course, operators will be able to assemble, inspect, and work on mobile and supported scaffolding.

• Scaffolding Anatomy

• Scaffolding Inspections

• Safe Scaffold operation

• Scaffold stability

• Scaffold Hazard Recognition

• Scaffolding Blueprints

• Safe Scaffold Assembly

Details

Language: English

Format: In-person

Length: 616 hours

Trainer

Rickey Lepinski, IATSE Local 488

Location: Milwaukie, OR

Rickey Lepinski is an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry and Construction. Rickey has over a decade of experience as lead installer and head rigger for what used to be the biggest staging company in the Pacific Northwest, RA REED Productions. Rickey was an intricate part in developing companies’ safety program and policies.