16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Course

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Course Description

During this 16-hour course, students will be provided with an overview of OSHA and DOB
policies, procedures, and suspended scaffold standards with a special emphasis on
recognition and prevention of hazardous conditions. Some topics will include instructions on
how to visually inspect suspended scaffold equipment, basic scaffold components, and
methods of assembling/disassembling them. Students will also participate in hands-on
exercises in which they will be responsible for presenting, building, and using various
scaffolding and rigging options.
The instructor will assess students to determine if each student is capable of applying rope
knots, terminating wire rope, building a block and tackle system, and operating scaffold hoist
motor and each student will independently complete a multiple choice final exam.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify suspended scaffold systems and their essential components.
2. Identify the most common suspended scaffold hazards.
3. Explain how to prevent exposure to suspended scaffold hazards.
4. Identify New York City Department of Buildings and OSHA regulations that pertain to
scaffold design and use.
5. Demonstrate ability to properly inspect and attach personal fall arrest system used by
suspended scaffold workers.
6. Apply various knots and hitches to hoisting and fall protection scenarios.
7. Assemble block and tackle for a fiber rope light duty scaffold.
8. Construct wire rope termination for hoisting rope on suspended scaffolds.

Why Choose FastTrack TLG

Course Hours
16 Hours

Course Sessions
2-3 Sessions

Course Languages
English – Spanish.

Course Code
SCA-103

Course Overview

Participants will gain the knowledge needed to reduce risks and improve workplace safety.

CEUs
1.6

CEU Requirements

• 
  100% attendance for the course
• 
  Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
• 
  Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course 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)

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must be able to verbally
communicate with instructor in primary language of the training. (If you are going to work in
the state of New York, it is mandatory to have your OSHA 30 + SST 10 card.) Training
Requirements for 16 Hour Suspended Scaffold User Course As per 3314.4.5.4 of the NYC
Construction Codes, this course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings
(DOB) to use or work on suspended scaffolds in New York City.

Audience

Any individual who is required to use or work on a suspended scaffold in New York City.
Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning
activities including hands-on demonstrations and the final course exam. Students must
obtain a score of 70% or higher on the hands on and written exam to receive a 16 Hour
Suspended Scaffold User ID card. This card is valid for 4 years.
Make-up time is not permitted for this training course. Should students miss any portion of
the training, it is the student’s responsibility to contact Fast Track TLG LLC to arrange to attend
another scheduled event.

Card validity: 4 years