NYC Department of Buildings Safety Courses

SCA-201: Supported Scaffold User & Refresher - 4 Hours

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Supported Scaffold User & Refresher

Explain the basics elements of supported scaffold safety and the role of the scaffold user in accident prevention, which includes scaffold inspections, fall protection, recognizing hazards, and responding to emergencies.

 

Course Time Course Code CEU Certification Expiration
4 Hours (excluding breaks and lunch time) SCA-201 0.4 A wallet sized certificate will be issed at the conclussion of the course, which can be used to fulfill requirements of a Worker and Supervisor SST Card. This training course is valid for four (4) years

Upon Completing this course, the students will be able to:

  • Describe supported scaffold types and its major components.
  • Identify the most common supported scaffold safety hazards.
  • List OSHA 1926 Subpart E, L and M and other safety requirements associated with Scaffolds.
  • Outline New York City Building Code supported scaffold safety requirements.
  • Describe how to properly use fall controls.
  • Explain the importance of fall prevention.
  • Demonstrate making decisions about PPE.
  • Describe how to properly use it.
  • Identify the limitations of the equipment, proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the equipment.
  • Practice safety use of tools.
  • Practice correct form of inspections and equipment use. 
  • Demonstrate preparedness in emergency situations.
  • Outline New York City Building Unsafe condition notification procedure.
  • Discuss about NYC DOI/Buildings Integrity Training Contact Information Sheet.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

100% attendance of this course is required to gain certification. Students must attend all 4 Hours, and are expected to be on time as per Quantum Safety’s rules.

To fulfill all requirements of both Quantum Safety’s testing and the Department of Buildings (DOB), students must be able to demonstrate they have a achieved the learning outcomes.

To clearly demonstrate these objectives, every student must pass a final exam before certification and achieve at least a 65% passing grade.

Note: Final exams can be attempted as many times as necessary.

LATENESS AND ABSENCES POLICY

30 minutes is considered the maximum allowed time for lateness. Any student who is absent for any training, or who shows up 30 minutes after the scheduled starting time will be asked to schedule a make-up training day for the contact hours.

Note: No incomplete contact hours certifications will be issued. Students must make-up any missed time for their courses.

There are no upcoming training events. Contact us for any future tentative dates!

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