Scaffold Inspection ChecklistsPDF Form

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Hello, Iím Michael Alvarez, regional manager for CAL/OSHA consultation; lets talk about scaffold safety. It is estimated that 2.3 million American construction workers work on scaffolds, that is about 65 percent of the construction industry. Did you know that 4500 injuries and 50 deaths involve scaffold accidents each year? Most of these injuries involved falls and struck-bys. Preventing is education, therefore you must learn how to protect yourself through safety training. The training must include best practices and equipment safety, who should inspect scaffolds, and what should you look for. This video is not a comprehensive safety program; for clarification and specific information for your job site, please consult with your supervisor. Thank you. Scaffolding provides work areas large enough to hold workers, necessary supplies and equipment. The purpose of this training is to discuss safe work behaviors on elevated work surfaces. We will review some of the basic knowledge that you