Ladder/Scaffold Safety Training Full Course

About Course

In this course we will discuss selection and safe use of ladders. Hazard Identification and Controls to ensure that

all workers, work safely with a ladder.

Scaffold Safety – we will discuss parts pf the Scaffold, competent persons required for setting up and taking down a scaffold, hazard identification and controls to ensure all workers work with a scaffold set up safely.

We will review the legal requirements for both Ladders and Scaffolds under Regulations for Construction Projects.

What Will You Learn?

  • In this course:
  • Ladder Safety
  • We will discuss selection and safe use of ladders.
  • Hazard Identification and Controls to ensure that all workers, work safely with a ladder.
  • Scaffold Safety
  • We will discuss parts of the Scaffold
  • Competent persons required for setting up and taking down a scaffold
  • Hazard identification and controls to ensure all workers work with a scaffold set up safely.
  • We will review the legal requirements for both Ladders and Scaffolds under Regulations for Construction Projects.

Course Content

Scaffold Safety Introduction
Introduction and Overview

  • Video Scaffold Safety
    08:22

Understanding the Main Parts of the Scaffold
It is paramount that scaffolds are erected with all required parts and the parts are in good condition and inspected daily prior to each use, ensuring that the scaffold is not damaged and it is in safe condition for use.

Scaffold Hazards
In this section we will discuss some of the main hazards associated with Scaffolds

Essential Elements of Scaffold Constuction
In the section we will discuss the essential elements of Scaffold Construction as per the Construction Regulations.

Suspended Scaffolds and Moving Scaffolds
In this section we will discuss the requirements for Suspended Scaffolds and Moving Scaffolds

Fatal Facts
Here in this section we will give you examples of how accidents can occur and provide you with some examples of things not to do that are considered unsafe.

Requirements Competent Person and Training Requirements
The construction regulations are very specific and identify where and when a competent person is required. The training requirements are also specific in the regulations.

Ladder Safety
In this next module we will discuss ladder safety.

Types of Ladders
In this section we will discuss the types of ladders, how ladders can be dangerous and how to safely use a ladder.