8-Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher

8 Hours

 Course Sessions

1-2 Sessions

 Course Languages

English – Spanish

 Course Code

SCA-203

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify suspended scaffold systems and their essential components
• Identify the most common suspended scaffold hazards
• Explain how to prevent exposure to suspended scaffold hazards
• Identify New York City Department of Buildings and OSHA regulations that pertain to scaffold design and use
• Demonstrate ability to properly inspect and attach personal fall arrest system used by suspended scaffold workers
• Apply various knots and hitches to hoisting and fall protection scenarios
• Assemble block and tackle for a fiber rope light duty scaffold
• Construct the wire rope termination for hoisting rope on suspended scaffolds.

CEUs

0.8

CEU Requirements

1. 100% attendance for the course
2. Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
3. Active participation in all class exercises (determined by course instructor)
4. Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
5. As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
6. Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)

Prerequisites

Students attending this course should have previously taken a 16 Hour User Suspended Scaffold or 8 Hour User Suspended Scaffold Refresher within the last 4 years from an approved training provider. The expired or soon to be expired card must be presented prior to the start of the course.

Training Requirements for 8 Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher

As per 3314.4.5.4 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this 8 Hour Refresher is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to continue to use or work on suspended scaffolds in New York City. Should individual not renew their card within the allowed time, they will no longer be eligible to attend an 8 Hour Refresher and must retake the original 16-hour class.

Audience

This course is intended for workers who are renewing an expired or soon to be expired 16 Hour User Suspended Scaffold or 8 Hour User Suspended Scaffold ID card to continue to use suspended scaffolds in NYC.

Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on demonstrations and the final course exam. Students must obtain a score of 70% or higher on the hands on and written exam to receive a 8 Hour Suspended Scaffold User Refresher ID card.

Make-up time is not permitted for this training course. Should students miss any portion of the training, it is the student’s responsibility to contact 7 Safety Training LLC to arrange to attend another scheduled event.

Card validity: 4 years
The price not includes the printing of any SST card

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