Scaffolding Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and CSA.
We Offer Six Types of Scaffolding Safety Trainings
Our OSHA Aligned Scaffolding certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training you want in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.
Online Training
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
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Training Kits
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is an PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
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Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify a individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
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Online Training – Competent Person
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings cover everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
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Training Kit – Competent Person
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings cover everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
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Train the Trainer – Competent Person
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings cover everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
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Our Scaffolding safety training course is regulation-aligned, and our online version fulfills OSHA’s classroom training requirement. Each class contains sections on the anatomy, proper inspection techniques, stability, safe operations, common hazards, and more.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
While this training encompasses many important safety standards, you will still need to familiarize yourself with any other federal, state, and local standards that apply to your specific workplace.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
View Purchase OptionsScaffolding Certification Standards
U.S. Standards
CAL/OSHA Requirements
International Standards
Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Scaffolding Safety Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. Requirements for refresher training and other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific OSHA training requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher health and safety training, the standards in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
Stay Informed On All Things Scaffolding
Did You Know?
The number one cause of scaffolding fatalities is improper assembly of the scaffolding.
Scaffolding is number three on OSHA’s top ten most cited standards of 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is scaffolding for?
Although “scaffolding” is a common term used in teaching to describe structural methods of cohering information, scaffolding, in the literal sense, is for working at heights. Scaffolding comes in different forms depending on how long the working platforms will be used.
What types of scaffolding are there?
Internet searches show anywhere from 2 to 8 different types of scaffolding. The longest lists include eight types of scaffolding: single, double, cantilever, suspended, trestle, steel, patented, wooden and bamboo, tube and clip, and kwikstage. These types vary in stability, fire, weatherproofing, and longevity.
Is scaffolding new?
Not at all. Archaeologists have evidence of scaffolding as long as 17,000 years ago in Greece, although, that scaffolding was probably not especially sturdy or safe.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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