- Scaffolds are to be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only by experienced and trained employees who have been selected for that work by the competent person. [1926.451(f)(7)]
- Employees who are involved in activities such as erecting, dismantling, repairing, and inspecting scaffolds must be trained by a competent person to recognize any hazards associated with those activities. Training shall include:
- The nature of scaffold hazards;
- Correct procedures for erecting, disassembling, etc. the type of scaffold in question;
- The design criteria, maximum intended load capacity, and intended use of the scaffold; and
- Any other pertinent requirements. [1926.454(b)]
- Employees who perform work while on a scaffold must be trained by a qualified person to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used, and to understand the procedures to control those hazards. Training shall include:
- The nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards, and falling object hazards in the work area;
- The correct procedures for dealing with those hazards;
- The proper use of the scaffold, and the proper handling of materials on the scaffold;
- The maximum intended load and the load-carrying capacity of the scaffold; and
- Any other pertinent requirements. [1926.454(a)]
- Employers shall retrain each employee when they have reason to believe that the employee lacks the skill or understanding to safely erect, use, or dismantle a scaffold. Such retraining is required in at least the following situations:
- Changes at the worksite present a hazard for which an employee has not previously been trained;
- Changes in the types of scaffolds, fall protection, falling object protection, or other equipment present a hazard for which an employee has not previously been trained; and
- Inadequacies in an affected employee's work indicate that the employee has not retained the necessary proficiency. [1926.454(c)]
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