Scaffold Safety Training

Duration: 
1.5 hours
Required: 
Frequency: 
Initial
Prerequisites: 
None
Course Cost: 
$0.00
Course mode: 
Classroom

This training teaches you how to use a scaffold, recognize hazards associated with various types of scaffolds and understand the procedures to control or minimize hazards such as electrical hazards, fall hazards, and falling object hazards. The course also addresses handling materials, load carrying capacity, installation of fall protection and falling object protection systems. This course is not intended to meet the requirements for competency in building/installing scaffolds.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450/V, 206-543-6452/TTY, 206-685-7264 (FAX), or email dso@uw.edu. Contact the EH&S Training team for all other accommodation requests.

Intended Audience 

Employees who work on a scaffold 

Contact

EH&S Training Contact

(206) 543-7201