Learning objectives

• Identify common types of supported and suspended scaffolds

• Identify who is qualified to design, assemble, and inspect scaffolds

• Identify the key design and assembly requirements for scaffolds, including the maximum intended load

• Identify the hazards posed by working on scaffolds, including instability or collapse, falls, being struck by falling objects, overloading, and electrocution

• Identify the requirements and controls that protect against falls, falling objects, and electrical hazards

• Identify conditions that prohibit scaffold use

• Identify inspection criteria for scaffolds

Course overview

The goal of this lesson is to enable learners to recognize basic types of supported and suspended scaffolds and their capacity requirements, their basic design and construction requirements, and the basic hazards posed by scaffold work and their controls.