System Scaffold Competent Person Training

Scaffold competent person training is designed for individuals responsible for the safe erection, use, and inspection of scaffolding. It ensures compliance with safety regulations like OHSA in the Alberta or CSA Z797 in Canada.

Core Responsibilities of a Competent Person

A "competent person" is someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Key duties include:

• Erection and Dismantling: Supervising the assembly and disassembly of scaffold structures.

• Safety Inspections: Conducting pre-shift inspections and identifying structural defects.

• Hazard Assessment: Recognizing risks related to fall protection, electrical lines, and load capacities.

• Work Stoppage: Exercising the authority to stop work until hazards are corrected

Course Content

• Scaffold Types: Frame, system, and tube and clamp scaffolding.

• Load Calculations: Determining platform capacity and post loads.

• Foundations & Stability: Inspecting base plates, mudsills, and bracing.

• Safety Gear: Proper use of guardrails and fall protection systems.

• Access/Egress: Safe methods for entering and exiting the scaffold.