Scaffolding: Fundamentals for the Competent Person

Before any worker is permitted to work from scaffolding, OSHA requires that employers ensure scaffold-systems are inspected and evaluated by a competent person. Not only must the competent person understand the design, capacity and limitations of the system being used, but also ensure that the assembly and use are in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L (which applies to both General Industry and Construction).

This course is encouraged for supervisors, superintendents, crew-leads, and crew-members responsible for and/or using scaffolding, and is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge necessary to competently evaluate and inspect scaffolding-systems in accordance with OSHA’s competent person requirements.

• Understanding 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L (Scaffolding)
• Understanding requirements for evaluations, inspections, and training for users
• Understanding the design, capacity, and limitations of scaffolding-systems
• Understanding the application of standards to various scaffold components
• Understanding fall-protection and falling object protection
• Understanding environmental conditions (e.g. weather, traffic, power-lines)
• Understanding other applicable OSHA standards

Length: 6 hours

Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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