Available Dates

May-20-2024

Paris
June-17-2024

Paris
July-15-2024

Paris
Aug-19-2024

Paris
Sep-16-2024

Paris
Oct-21-2024

Paris
Nov-18-2024

Paris
Dec-16-2024

Paris

Dates in Other Venues

May-20-2024

Singapore
May-27-2024

Amsterdam
May-27-2024

London
June-03-2024

Barcelona
June-03-2024

Dubai
June-10-2024

Istanbul
June-10-2024

Kuala Lumpur
June-17-2024

Singapore
June-24-2024

Amsterdam
June-24-2024

London
July-01-2024

Dubai
July-01-2024

Barcelona
July-08-2024

Kuala Lumpur
July-08-2024

Istanbul
July-15-2024

Singapore
July-22-2024

Amsterdam
July-29-2024

London
Aug-05-2024

Dubai
Aug-05-2024

Barcelona
Aug-12-2024

Istanbul
Aug-12-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Aug-19-2024

Singapore
Aug-26-2024

London
Aug-26-2024

Amsterdam
Sep-02-2024

Barcelona
Sep-02-2024

Dubai
Sep-09-2024

Istanbul
Sep-09-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Sep-16-2024

Singapore
Sep-23-2024

Amsterdam
Sep-30-2024

London
Oct-07-2024

Barcelona
Oct-07-2024

Dubai
Oct-14-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Oct-14-2024

Istanbul
Oct-21-2024

Singapore
Oct-28-2024

Amsterdam
Oct-28-2024

London
Nov-04-2024

Barcelona
Nov-04-2024

Dubai
Nov-11-2024

Istanbul
Nov-11-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Nov-18-2024

Singapore
Nov-25-2024

Amsterdam
Nov-25-2024

London
Dec-02-2024

Barcelona
Dec-02-2024

Dubai
Dec-09-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-09-2024

Istanbul
Dec-16-2024

Singapore
Dec-23-2024

Amsterdam
Dec-30-2024

London

Course Details

Welcome to the "Scaffolding Hazards & Safety Precautions" course! We're thrilled to welcome you aboard for this transformative 5-day program meticulously designed by LPC. Throughout this course, you’ll will gain the knowledge and skills to use scaffolds safely by understanding safety precautions and regulations.

In this journey with LPC, you’ll explore different types of scaffolding and their components and applications, as well as the importance of ensuring scaffolding safety whether by following safety regulations or using manufacturer instructions. Then, you’ll discover various types of potential hazards associate with scaffolding and how to assess these risks to implement effective risk mitigation plans and precautions. Moving on, you’ll understand the OSHA’s safety regulations for building safe and secured scaffolds, and maintaining safe and healthy work platforms. Additionally, you’ll master techniques and ways for providing fall protection, electrocution prevention, and securing scaffoldings. Finally, you’ll understand the importance of emphasizing regular inspections and maintenance and keeping records for scaffolding safety.

Join LPC on this enriching journey to gain the confidence to work on scaffolds with a focus on safety and efficiency. Let’s build a strong secure foundation for your success!

Upon completion of this course, participants will acquire the following competencies:

Gain Comprehensive understanding of scaffolding and its types and functions
Explain the roles and responsibilities of different personnel involved with scaffolding
Grasp common hazards and risks associated with scaffolding
Proficiently implement risk assessments for different types of scaffolding hazards to minimize potential risks
Develop a comprehensive understanding of OSHA’s regulations
Utilize OSHA’s regulations to construct safe scaffolds and ensure safe access to it
Follow fall protection techniques and utilize personal protective equipment properly
Ensure electrocution protection and secured scaffolding
Enhance safety of scaffoldings through regular inspection and maintenance procedures

Construction workers
Scaffold erectors and dismantlers
Safety professionals
Architects and engineers
Contractors and subcontractors
Facility maintenance personnel
Scaffolding designers
Inspectors
Site supervisors and foremen
Anyone rents or leases scaffolding

Our courses in Paris take place at the following locations :

Hôtel Bedford Paris: 17 Rue de l'Arcade, 75008 Paris, France
Best Western Ronceray Opéra,: 10, boulevard Montmartre 75009 PARIS
Holiday Inn Paris Opera - Grands Blvds, an IHG Hotel: 30-32 Bd Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France
Hôtel de l'Arcade: Hôtel de l’Arcade 9 rue de l’arcade 75008 PARIS

Once you register for this course, we will subsequently send the invoice and course information, including location, trainer, and other logistics.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location is subject to availability; the course time will be precise one week before the course start date! We may change the course location if there is no availability, and we will let you know about the location change once it happens.

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Introduction to Scaffolding

What is scaffolding?
Understanding the function and common components of scaffold
Discussing the types of scaffolding and their applications:

Suspended scaffolds
Supported scaffolds

Exploring the role and responsibilities of scaffolds workers groups:

Erectors/ Dismantlers
Users
Designers

Understanding the importance of ensuring scaffolding safety
Discussing how to use manufacturer instructions to ensure safety during all work levels

Scaffolding Hazards & Risk Assessment

Discussing the common hazards associated with all scaffolds:

Falls from elevation
Collapse of the scaffold
Being struck by falling tools, work materials, or debris
Electrocution
Unsafe work practices
Weather-related hazards

Differentiating between competent and qualified person
Understanding the importance of assessing risks and hazards
Determining risk severity by probability of risk materializing and the impact of risk
Discussing the levels of probability of risk and impact of risk
Exploring main measurements for risk assessment of any hazard:

Potential hazard with consideration of equipment, environment
Who/ What could be harmed by the hazard?
The way of establishing risk level
The elimination and control precautions

Scaffolding Requirements & Regulations

Overview of OSHA’s Scaffolding Safety Standard
Exploring the regulations for scaffold load capacity?
Discussing the requirements for constructing scaffold platform and scaffold planking
Discussing supported and suspended scaffolds considerations
Discussing the importance of access requirements to scaffold platforms and types of access
Discovering what types of scaffolds are prohibited and when working on scaffolds is prohibited

Scaffolding Safety Best Practices

Techniques and tools for fall protection:

Guardrails
Personal fall protection systems
Safe access points (e.g. Ladders, stair towers, etc.)
Toe-boards and screens
Debris nets, catch platforms, or canopies

What is the personal protective equipment (PPE)? Why and how to use them?

Helmets
Harnesses
Safety Glasses
Hearing protection
Gloves
Footwear
Protection clothing

Discussing ways to ensure electrocution protection

Enough distance between a scaffold and insulated powerlines
Utilizing PPE
Considering weather conditions

Exploring how to secure scaffolding:

Resting the scaffold’s base plates/ adjustable legs on a solid and level surface
Utilizing scaffold ties and bracing
Planning the scaffold to create safe and stable working platform

Discovering common signages used for scaffold safety

Inspection & Maintenance

Discussing the importance of adopting regular inspection and maintenance for scaffolds
Exploring when and for what inspection and maintenance should be done
Determining the importance of keeping records of inspection and repairs process
Practical inspection of different types of scaffolds
Course recap and Q&A

Scaffolding Hazards & Safety Precautions

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