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Scaffold Training: Competent person

The purpose of the course is to provide scaffold erectors and inspectors with the regulations, safety guidelines and procedures needed to recognize and eliminate hazards in the field.

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Course Description

In Scaffold Training: Competent Person, students will receive practical training on the erection and dismantling of frame, tube & clamp, and systems scaffold. Attendees will also learn about design, loading, planning & material take-off, and calculating leg loads. 

 

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Headshot of Zac Tozer. Zac is a WMCI instructor covering scaffolding training - specifically teaching the Scaffold Training: Competent Person course.
Instructor: zach tozer

Safety Director – Sobie Company & Architectural Glass & Metals 2.0 

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Who should attend?

This scaffolding training is essential for personnel responsible for the oversight of scaffolding operations, including foremen, safety managers, and experienced tradespersons. It is specifically designed for those designated as the "Competent Person" on-site—someone with the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate dangerous working conditions.

What will students learn?

  • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of the design, loading, and planning of various scaffold systems, including calculating leg loads and material take-offs.
  • Safety & Compliance: A comprehensive understanding of OSHA safety guidelines, including the "five most serious" hazards: falls, falling objects, collapse, unsafe access, and electrocution.
  • Hands-on Skills: Practical training in the proper procedures for erecting, moving, repairing, and dismantling scaffolding structures.
  • Inspection Protocol: How to perform thorough site inspections to identify existing and predictable hazards before they lead to accidents.
 
 
 

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