Scaffolding Use in Construction
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You will receive 0.4 credit (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Overview
OSHA's recent rule, Safety Standards for Scaffolds Use in the Construction Industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in the construction industry.
In this course the student will learn some of the basics of scaffolding requirements in the construction industry. The course covers a multitude of scaffolding types and uses in the construction industry.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in A Guide To Scaffolding Use In The Construction Industry, Small Business Safety Management Series - OSHA 3150 - 2002(Revised)
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of the course to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
State Board Acceptance
This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate continuing education for engineers, it is the individual engineer's responsibility to determine the suitability of activities for PDH credit. The state boards typically accept online* courses that cover technical, managerial** or ethical content and which are relevant to the practice of engineering. The course must have a clear purpose or objective with a content that will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee's field of practice. For questions about your mandatory PDH requirements, visit the website of your state licensing board.
*Online courses are accepted by all state licensing boards that mandate continuing education. Other than New York (which limits online courses to 18 PDH) and Iowa (which limits online courses to 6 PDH), there are no limits placed by other states on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education. Consult with your state licensing board if you have any questions about the acceptability of online courses.
**The New York State Board of Engineers does not accept general office management courses, but will accept project management courses that are offered by an approved provider and that are technical in nature and contribute to the engineer's professional practice.
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OSHA's recent rule, Safety Standards for Scaffolds Use in the Construction Industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in the construction industry.
In this course the student will learn some of the basics of scaffolding requirements in the construction industry. The course covers a multitude of scaffolding types and uses in the construction industry.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in A Guide To Scaffolding Use In The Construction Industry, Small Business Safety Management Series - OSHA 3150 - 2002(Revised)
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of the course to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
· General requirements for scaffolds §1926.451
· Scaffold capacity
· Scaffold platform construction
· Criteria for supported scaffolds
· Criteria for suspended scaffolds
· Access requirements
· Use Requirements
· Fall protection requirements
· Falling object protection
State Board Acceptance
This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate continuing education for engineers, it is the individual engineer's responsibility to determine the suitability of activities for PDH credit. The state boards typically accept online* courses that cover technical, managerial** or ethical content and which are relevant to the practice of engineering. The course must have a clear purpose or objective with a content that will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee's field of practice. For questions about your mandatory PDH requirements, visit the website of your state licensing board.
*Online courses are accepted by all state licensing boards that mandate continuing education. Other than New York (which limits online courses to 18 PDH) and Iowa (which limits online courses to 6 PDH), there are no limits placed by other states on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education. Consult with your state licensing board if you have any questions about the acceptability of online courses.
**The New York State Board of Engineers does not accept general office management courses, but will accept project management courses that are offered by an approved provider and that are technical in nature and contribute to the engineer's professional practice.
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| Language | English |
| Course Length | 4.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 365 Days |
| Continuing Education Credits | 0.4 |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | PDH Engineer (Read more about PDH Engineer accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | Certificate of Completion |
Price: $ 116.00 (USD)
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