OSHA Scaffold Expert

In this chapter you will learn the following ;

• what is scaffold?

• When is scaffold needed?

• Where do we need scaffold?

• How scaffold is built?

• it is important to know about the basic then we will discuss about;

• scaffold construction methods

• system connection types

• Tube connectors

after understanding the construction methods it is important to be familiar with the scaffold components;

What is a Post, Runner, Bearer, Board Bearers, Plank, base plate, sole board?

Then following will be discussed in detail;

• Guard Rail System

• Purpose of Guard Rail System

• Purpose of Toe board

• How are the bracings installed?

• Why there is need for bracings?

• thereafter, we will be able to learn about

• Types of scaffold couplers and their application in detail.

  
  

In Part-II the full body harness will be discussed in detail; the following major topics will be covered in this lecture but not limited to these;

• Personal Fall Arrest System

• Full Body Harness

• Shock Absorbing Lanyard

• How & Where to Anchor a Lanyard

• Safe height / fall distance calculation

After that, we will discuss in detail about the inspection of full body harness and lanyard.

Thereafter, we will discuss and understand the correct method of wearing a full body harness. Donning & Doffing

In this Part-III we will discuss and understand the following things;

• Pre-use Inspection

• who are scaffold supervisor?

• What are the responsibilities of being a scaffold supervisor?

• What are the different levels of scaffold supervisor?

• Who are scaffold inspectors?

• What are the responsibilities of being a scaffold inspector?

thereafter we will discuss about Tags;

1. Red Tag

2. Green Tag

3. Yellow Tag

• Why tag on a scaffold?

• When to tag a scaffold?

• How to tag a scaffold?

• when must a scaffold supervisor & inspector inspect a scaffold

• When must a scaffold supervisor sign a tag?

• How scaffold green tag is filled?

• Permit Issuer & Receivers Role

In this Part-4 we will cover the following major topics related to scaffold checklist. The scaffold checklist is divided into 9 elements and each element will be discussed in detail;

1. Foundation

2. Post

3. Posts for Tube & Coupler Scaffold

4. Runner & Bearers

5. Tubing & Couplers

6. Planks and Working Platforms

7. Guard Rails and Toe Boards

8. Stability

9. Access

This is very important Part in this lecture we will cover the following major topics;

• When is Scaffold plan required?

• Who are authorized to erect scaffolds more than 40 feet or special scaffolds?

• What is the basic scaffold work flow Components?

  
  

As, we have covered everything in previous 04 parts so now its time to understand the types of scaffolds. The types of scaffold will be discussed in detail.

Thereafter, we will cover the Scaffold Potential Hazards.

Finally, we will solve exercise and will teach you the loading calculation through that you will be able to identify which one is the light duty , medium duty or heavy duty scaffold.

Thank you