16-HR Suspended Scaffold User

16 Hour Suspended Scaffold Course Details

The 16 Hour Suspended Scaffold Safety Training User Course teaches workers how to safely perform duties on suspended scaffolds. The Suspended Scaffold Class is designed for entry level workers who have never worked on suspended scaffolds before. Managers, supervisors, and licensed safety managers and coordinators could also benefit from this course.

During the suspended scaffold user class students will be introduced to OSHA and DOB policies, procedures, and suspended scaffold standards with a detailed overview on prevention and recognition of hazardous conditions. Students will learn how to visually inspect suspended scaffold equipment, suspended scaffold components and methods of assembling/disassembling them. This course also includes a hands-on component where they will participate in presenting, building and using various scaffolding and rigging applications.

Before receiving a scaffold training certificate, students will be assessed on their ability to properly apply rope knots, build a block and tackle system, and operate a hoist motor.

Cost of completion card is included in price indicated below.

DOB Course Code: SCA-103

Individuals

$425.00

per person

Group

We specialize in private classes. Inquire about setting up a private class for your team and ask about group discounts .

16 Hour Suspended Scaffold Course Schedule

$425.00

Price

Thursday, 1 August, 2024 & Friday, 2 August, 2024
7:00AM-4:00PM
Seats Available
English & Spanish
535 Broadhollow Rd B10 Melville, NY, 11747

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Additional Details

NYC DOB REQUIREMENT:

As per 3314.4.5.4 of the NYC Construction Code, this course is required by the NYC Department of Buildings to use or work on suspended scaffolds in New York City.

Workers:

Must complete a 16-Hour Scaffold training NYC DOB approved training course and receive a Certificate of Completion
Must have a Certificate of Fitness, issued by a Licensed Rigger or Licensed Sign Hanger overseeing the scaffold operations

Erector:

Rigger: Must be licensed by the NYC Department of Buildings
Foreman: Must complete a 32-Hour Rigging Supervisor Training Course by a NYC DOB approved training provider and receive a DOB-Issued ID card.

Please visit the New York City Department of Buildings Suspended Scaffold Information Page for more Information on scaffold rules and regulations.

CEUs (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS)

1.6

Audience

Any individual who is required to use or work on a suspended scaffold in New York City.

CEU REQUIREMENTS

100% attendance for the 16 Hour Suspended Scaffold Course: 16 hours of instruction time
Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
Active participation in all class exercises (determined by instructor)
Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)
Make up time is not allowed. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course.

PREREQUISITE:

Participants need to be able to communicate with the instructor in the language the course is held in.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Identify types and major components of scaffold systems
Understand common causes and prevention of scaffold accidents
Describe applicable OSHA 1926 Regulations and NYC Department of Buildings codes
Understand General principles of fall protection including minimizing falls, guarding against falling objects, and fall clearance
Apply proper PPE and Fall arrest system practices
Apply proper scaffold user safe work practices
Understand Hoist, platform and rigging equipment practices
Understand maximum intended loads and capacities reducing factors
Understand basic rope, fall, knot and hitch configurations and connections
Apply proper suspended scaffold inspections

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

A plethora of methods will be used, such as auditory, visual and kinesthetic methods to ensure learning. This includes the program’s PowerPoint, related lectures, testing/quizzing, hands-on activities, and classroom discussions.