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COURSE LEARNING GUIDE PREREQUISITE

The Scaffold Training Institute

Competent Person Learning Guide

Scaffolding Competent Person/Scaffold Builder Training

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A scaffold is defined as any temporary elevated work platform (supported or suspended) andits supporting structure (including points of anchorage), used for supporting employees ormaterials or both. Note that there are three main points to the definition: it is elevated, it istemporary, and it supports either personnel or materials or both.

Scaffolds are divided into two main categories, those supported from underneath, or thosesuspended from above. On supported scaffolds, the elevated platform has a support structureunderneath built up from some lower level. Frame, tube & coupler, and system are threecommon types of supported scaffolds. With a suspended scaffold, the elevated platform issuspended by cables. The two point suspended "swing stages" that window washers use onhigh rise buildings are an example of this type. OSHA has specific rules for 25 different typesof scaffolds in 29CFR 1926.452. In addition, aerial lifts are a type of scaffold. The sectionbelow identifies some of the various types of scaffolds.

Fabricated frame (Figures 3, 4, 5, & 6) is the most popular type of supported scaffold in use incommercial construction. Frame scaffolding is so named because it consists of prefabricatedframe panels attached longitudinally by cross braces or other means.

Scaffold Competent Person Learning Guide

Introduction

John Palmer, CSP

Tube and Coupler scaffold (Figures 7, 8, & 9) consists of individual 2" diameter tubes ofvarious lengths attached by couplers. It is primarily used in industrial plants, refineries, andoffshore.

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System type scaffolds (Figures 10, 11, 12, & 13) are used in commercial and industrialsettings. System type scaffolds are similar to tube and coupler in that they are job built fromindividual 2" tubing of various lengths. However, system scaffolds have a proprietary built inlocking device used to attach the horizontal components to the verticals. Thus couplers arenot required to attach the horizontal components to the verticals.

Suspended scaffolds come in various types as shown below (Figures 14 through 22). Twopoint suspended scaffolds are commonly used on the exterior of tall buildings. Single pointsuspended scaffolds are used in industrial settings.

The next page shows diagrams of other types of scaffolds covered in OSHA 1926.452. Someof these are seldom used today, but are still referenced in the regulation.

Figure 14 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 15 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 16 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 17Picture courtesy OSHA

Figure 18 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 19 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 20 Picture courtesy OSHA

Figure 21 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 22 Picture courtesy OSHA

Two Point Suspended Boatswains Chair Single PointSuspended

Stonesetters AdjustableMulti-point Suspended

Needle Point Cantenary Interior Hung

Float Mason's Adjustable Multi-Point

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Figure 25 Picture courtesy OSHAFigure 23 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 24 Picture courtesy OSHA

Figure 26 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 27 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 28 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 29 Picture courtesy OSHA

Figure 30 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 31 Picture courtesy OSHAFigure 32 Picture courtesy OSHA

Figure 33 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 34 Picture courtesy OSHA

Figure 35 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 36 Picture courtesy OSHA Figure 37 Picture courtesy OSHA

Carpenter's Bracket Form Scaffold Roof Bracket

Outrigger Scaffold Pump Jack

Trestle Ladder

Ladder Jack

Window Jack Plasterer's Decora-tors

Mobile Frame Scaffold

Bricklayer's Square

Wood Pole

Horse Chicken Scaffold Aerial Platforms


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These diagrams illustrate the wide variety of scaffold products. As mentioned, if a platform istemporary, elevated, and used for workers, materials, or both, then it is a scaffold.

This course focuses primarily on frame, tube & coupler, and sytem scaffolding. It has beendeveloped so that it may be taken either in a traditional setting such as in a classroom withinstructor, or in a self-paced mode, or by correspondence. It is laid out so that the participantsimply starts at the beginning of the learning guide (training manual) and follows the instruc-tions to progress from one section (enabling objective) to another and finally to the knowledgecheck at the end. There are six enabling objectives which must be completed. The greentabs separate the enabling objectives and summarize the topic. To complete the course, startwith this introduction section and read the entire manual. Read each information sheet andcomplete all of the self checks. Finally, complete the Knowledge Check in the back of themanual. If the attendees need User training (1926.454(a)) in addition to Competent Person/Erector training (1926.454(b)), complete the additional User topics in the Supplement at theback of the manual.

An instructor's guide is also available which gives presentation guidelines for instructors. APowerpoint presentation, videotapes, and DVD are provided to supplement the manual.

After reading this introductory section, insert videotape (or DVD) number one and follow theinstructions on the tape. The tape will lead you through the manual and cover the informationin General Requirements, Frame Scaffolding, Tube & Clamp Scaffolding, and System scaf-folding.

The Supplement at the end of the manual contains information for other courses offered by STIincluding hands-on, design and loading, and personal fall arrest systems. A complete list ofour courses is contained later in this section. If you have any questions, please contact theScaffold Training Institute by phone or email.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Scaffolding Training Institute wishes to thank the following companies and organiza-tions for their contributions to this manual:

Betco Scaffolding Brand Scaffolding Aluma ScaffoldingOSHA Patent Scaffolding Safway ScaffoldingSGB Scaffolding SIA SPIBSystran Thiel Manufacturing WACO ScaffoldingKenneth Hooker Chris Hackbarth


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COURSE OBJECTIVES

Purpose: The purpose of this course of instruction is to provide scaffold erectors and userswith the regulations, safety guidelines and procedures needed to recognize and eliminatehazards in the field. Satisfactory achievement of the course objectives will assist you insatisfying the OSHA training requirements as defined in 29 CFR 1926.454.

Terminal Objective: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the OSHAScaffolding Standard by the following:

Given: Incomplete statements on OSHA regulations and the safe erection,use, and dismantling of frame, tube & clamp, and system types ofscaffolds.

You Will: Complete the statements by selecting the term or phrase that makeseach statement valid.

How Well: Achieve a score of 100% on the Knowledge Check.

Enabling Objectives: After completion of this Learning Guide you will be able to:

Info. Sheet # Enabling Objective

01 Specify the General Requirements for Frame, Tube & Clamp, andSystem Scaffolding.

02 Determine the Specific Safety Rules and Steps Associated with theErection of Frame Scaffolding.

03 Determine the Specific Safety Rules and StepsAssociated with the Erection of Tube & Clamp Scaffolding.

04 Determine the Specific Safety Rules and StepsAssociated with the Erection of System Scaffolding.

05 Identify the Major Items to Consider when Performinga Scaffold Inspection.

06 Specify the Major Elements of OSHA's Regulation 29CFR Subpart L - Scaffolding.


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STI PROGRAMS AND COURSES

Train The Trainer Programs: (For you to train your own employees)

1. “Competent Person/Scaffold Builder Trainer Program” : This program covers the OSHAtraining requirements for frame, tube & clamp, and system scaffolding. The package includesPowerpoint, Videotapes, DVD, 300 page Manual, Instructor guide, and an optional day oftraining at our facility in Houston (also available by correspondence).

Additional 300 page student manuals for the “Competent Person/Scaffold Builder” course areavailable. Each employee that you train should receive their own manual. The materials maybe previewed at no obligation, call for details.

2. Scaffold "USER only* Trainer Package” : This program is for employees who will beperforming work from scaffolds but will not be responsible for erecting, dismantling, ordesignated as competent persons to inspect.

3. Combination "Competent Person" and "User" Training Package. (both item 1 and 2above): Includes Competent Person DVD, Powerpoint, Videos, USER CBT CD-ROM, oneCompetent Person manual, one User manual, and an optional three days of training at ourfacility. (see item 4 below).

Training Courses: (If we train your employees)

1. Competent Person/Scaffold Builder, Frame, Tube & Coupler, & System scaffolds, one day course.

2. Day of Hands On, Erection and Dismantling of Frame, Tube & Coupler, & System scaffolds.

3. Scaffold Design & Loading, one day course, planning, material take-off, calculating legloads.

4. Three Day Trainer Course for Frame, Tube & Coupler, & System, (Items 1, 2, & 3 above:Competent Person, Hands On, Scaffold Design & Loading). (Includes Combination Com-petent Person and User Training Package.) Offered once a month.

5. Four Day Scaffold Course, item 4 above plus an extra day on suspended scaffolds.

6. Personal Fall Arrest Systems, one day course from Subpart M.

7. Custom Courses can be arranged combining various elements of the above.

(Note: For On-Site Training at your location anywhere in the world, call for quote.)


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LEARNING GUIDE FORMAT AND TERMINOLOGY

The material contained in this Learning Guide can be presented in a traditional setting, with and instructor, or ina self-paced mode, without an instructor.

Traditional Setting

When using this format in a traditional setting the instructor leads the participants through each element of theLearning Guide. Audiovisual media is used where applicable to enhance the learning process and clarifymisconceptions that may have occurred during the discussion of the content material. Immediate feedbackregarding the knowledge gained is achieved by having the participants complete the Self-Check at the end ofeach Information Sheet. The instructor continues this methodology until all Information Sheets and Self-Checksmaking up the Learning Guide have been completed. Validation of the knowledge gained is accomplished byhaving each participant complete a comprehensive Knowledge Check covering all the material contained in theLearning Guide.

Self-Paced Mode

In a self-paced mode each participant is provided with the necessary materials to complete the Learning Guideobjectives. This includes a copy of the Learning Guide and, when appropriate, associated audiovisual material.If audiovisual materials are available, each participant is instructed on the proper operation of the equipmentneeded to use the audiovisual materials and is directed to read the Learning Guide. The directions contained inthe Learning Guide provide the participant with the step-by step instructions for successful achievement of thetraining objectives.

Each participant is permitted to complete the Learning Guide at their own pace. If needed, the participant cango to or contact a designated instructor/trainer for assistance. After a participant completes the LearningGuide, a qualified instructor/trainer should administer the Knowledge Check, inform the participant of theresults, and direct the participant to the next Training Objective.

Learning Guide Elements

The following information defines and describes the Learning Guide and its elements.

A Learning Guide is a set of directions designed to guide the participant through an orderly sequence of learningsteps. It contains information and procedures relating to a specific Training Objective. It can be used to providetraining in subject and task knowledge and task performance. It usually consists of the following elements.

Cover Page

The Cover Page is the first page of the Learning Guide. It identifies the title of the Learning Guide; it shows thedates the Learning Guide was initially developed (Original Date), the revision number (Revision #), and the dateof the last revision (Date:). An Identification Block at the bottom of the cover page specifies the title of thetraining program or course, the Learning Guide number, number of Learning Guides requiring completion, andprerequisites for beginning the Learning Guide.

Directions for the use of the Learning Guide

Directions identify the major elements in the Learning Guide. They are provided as a guide for the appropriateuse of each element.


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Front Matter

Front matter is any information following the cover page and preceeding the first Information Sheet. It mayconsist of a preface, table of contents, copyrights, or other important information the participant will need tosuccessfully complete the Learning Guide.

Objectives Page

The objectives page contains a purpose statement, terminal objective and enabling objectives. The PurposeStatement identifies what information is contained in the course or Learning Guide and why it is important tothe participant.

The terminal objective consists of three statements. When combined, these statements clearly define what theparticipant must do to complete the objective and how well he/she must do it.

The enabling objectives breakdown the terminal objective into smaller, easier to digest, pieces of information.There is an Information Sheet for each enabling objective which may be followed by a Self-Check or ActivitySheet.

Learning Steps

Learning Steps are an orderly sequence of learning activities that define what is required to successfullyaccomplish an Enabling Objective. They encompass and expand on the "Directions for the use of the LearningGuide". They may direct the participant to outside resources such as audiovisual or other written materials.Information Sheets

Information Sheets contain explanations of the subject and/or task knowledge necessary to successfullyaccomplish the requirements of a Enabling Objective. They consist of one or more pages of information andmay include graphs, charts, drawings, diagrams, schematics, flow charts, algorithms, illustrations or proce-dural steps.

Self Checks & Answer Keys

Learning Guides may include Self Checks and Answer Keys. Self Checks are a series of written questionsregarding the content of the Information Sheet. After completing the Self Check, Answer Keys are provided toassist in determining which content areas of the Information Sheet require additional review. The Self Checkand Answer Key afford the opportunity to maximize the learning effort before continuing with other LearningGuide elements.

Knowledge Checks

A Knowledge Check is a series of written questions regarding the content of the entire Learning Guide. Itspurpose is to assist in determining the participant's understanding of the subject and/or task knowledgecontained in the Learning Guide. Knowledge Checks should be accomplished after a review of the LearningGuide content.


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COPYRIGHT

When published as promulgated , U.S. Public Laws, federal regulations, and decisions of administrative andexecutive agencies and courts of the United States are in the public domain. However, their arrangement andcompilation, and historical statutory and other notes and references, along with all other material in this publica-tion, are subject to the copyright notice. Unless permission is granted this format or material shall not becopied, reproduced, or quoted for reproduction by electrical, mechanical or chemical process, or accommoda-tion thereof, now or later developed. Violations will be pursued vigorously by all legal means available againstthe companies and individuals involved.

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INDEMNITY

The recipient of the course materials shall indemnify and save the Scaffold Training Institute harmless from anyand all claims, actions, and causes of actions against the Institute whether groundless or not, in connectionwith any injuries, losses, damages, or liability of any kind whatsoever arising directly or indirectly, out of theuse, distribution, or sale of products or services by or through the Recipient or its affiliates whether or notclaims, demands, actions, or causes of action are alleged to have resulted in whole or in part from negligentacts or omissions of the Institute or from any act or omissions of such persons for which they or any of themwould otherwise be strictly liable. This indemnification obligation shall include, without limiting the generality ofthe foregoing, reasonable attorney's fees and other costs or expenses incurred in connection with the defenseof any and all such claims, demands, actions, or causes of action and shall extend to the directors, owners,officers, and employees and agents of the Institute.

The safety guidelines taught in the courses from the Scaffold Training Institute are OSHA regulations and goodsense procedures for the erecting, using, and dismantling of scaffolding equipment.

Since equipment, field conditions, and circumstances differ, compliance with manufacturer's directions, OSHAregulations, and other safety codes are the sole responsibility of the student.

A competent person must have experience, knowledge of regulations and safety, authority to act to eliminatehazards, and must apply all these in the field. The Scaffold Training Institute offers safety training to help thestudent gain competency, but does not certify that anyone is a competent person as defined in 29 CFR1926.32(f). The designation of the competent persons, and determination of his/her ability, is the sole responsi-bility of the employer.

These guidelines do not purport to be all inclusive or supplant any other measures. This course does notpurport to provide comprehensive training in topics such as estimating, man hour planning, hands-on training orother management topics, but rather is intended for instruction in the safety issues and primarily OSHA regula-tions.

The Registrant to this course understands the above and agrees to indemnify the Institute from any claimsarising from the improper use of materials by the student.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Palmer's background includes a broad range of experience in the scaffolding industry. He has beeninvolved in the design, engineering, manufacture, erection, rental, of scaffolding, management of scaffoldingcompanies, and scaffolding safety instruction for over twenty five years. He first erected scaffolding in 1969.

He has been the General Manager of scaffolding companies employing several hundred personnel involved in thedesign, rental, erection and manufacture of scaffolding. He has owned a scaffolding rental and contractingcompany. He has received extensive training from the scaffolding companies he has worked for, including someof the largest scaffolding companies in the world. He has held the following positions in the scaffolding industry:erector, foreman, construction manager, designer, estimator, general manager, owner, safety trainer, consultant,inventor, and expert witness. He has also invented and patented scaffolding products.

Mr. Palmer has been asked to be a guest speaker by the National Safety Council, American Society of SafetyEngineers, Texas Safety Association, Associated General Contractors, various state safety conventions, andother associations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) invited Mr. Palmer, alongwith other national experts, to participate in a symposium on fall protection on scaffolds. He has also beenhired by the US Department of Labor, the Office of the Solicitor, and as an expert witness on behalf on OSHA.He was asked by Underwriters’ Laboratories to serve on the UL/ANSI technical board for scaffold stages.

EDUCATION: BS in Industrial Safety and Hygiene (Summa Cum Laude, School of Natural and Applied Sci-ences), University of Houston at Clear Lake.

CERTIFICATIONS: 1. Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) #16845, 2. US DOL OSHA 500 InstructorCertification for OSHA’s Construction Safety Courses (1991).

ADDITIONAL TRAINING: OSHA 311 Fall Protection course (Four days), OSHA 502 Update for Trainers (Threedays), Purdue University: Scaffold Erection and Safety course (40 hours), Scaffolding Industry Associationscaffolding seminars.

BOOKS/MANUALS AUTHORED

The Scaffold Training Institute’s “Competent Person/Scaffold Builder” Learning Guide (original 1994, revised1996, 1998, 2000).The Scaffold Training Institute’s “User Course Learning Guide” (1996).The Scaffold Training Institute’s “STI’s Guide to Personal Fall Arrest Systems” (2000).Spider Suspended Scaffolding “Competent Person Training Manual” (2000).

PUBLICATIONS: Mr. Palmer has written or contributed to articles in the following publications:

National Safety Council’s “Safety+Health” magazine.National Safety Council’s “Construction Division Newsletter”.“Occupational Hazards” magazine.Scaffold Industry Association’s “Scaffold Industry” magazine.“Contractor Tools and Supplies” magazine.American Society of Safety Engineers “Construction Safety Textbook”

MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Safety EngineersNational Safety CouncilScaffold Industry AssociationTexas Safety Association

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