Scaffold Safety Specialist

1. Scaffold Types & Applications

• Tube and fitting scaffolds
  
  
• System scaffolds (ringlock, cuplock, etc.)
  
  
• Mobile towers and suspended scaffolds
  
  
• Access scaffolds and special configurations
  
  

2. Scaffold Hazards & Risk Control

• Falls from height and falling objects
  
  
• Overloading and structural instability
  
  
• Ground conditions and foundation failure
  
  
• Environmental effects (wind, weather, vibration)
  
  

3. Legal Duties & Responsibilities

• Roles of scaffolders, users, inspectors, and supervisors
  
  
• Authorization and competency requirements
  
  
• Stop-work authority and escalation
  
  

4. Scaffold Design & Erection Principles

• Load classes and duty ratings
  
  
• Ties, bracing, guardrails, and toe boards
  
  
• Access, egress, and working platforms
  
  

5. Scaffold Inspection & Tagging

• Pre-use and periodic inspections
  
  
• Inspection checklists and defect identification
  
  
• Scaffold tagging systems (safe / unsafe / restricted use)
  
  
• Documentation and records
  
  

6. Supervision of Scaffold Activities

• Monitoring use and preventing misuse
  
  
• Control of modifications and alterations
  
  
• Coordination with work-at-height permits