The course is designed to provide construction workers with information they need to know to recognize fall hazards in the workplace and to properly utilize equipment to prevent falls.

• • Residential construction employees will be able to recognize proper usage of support devices for stabilization of suspension scaffolds.
• • Students will be able to understand what the federal and state requirements are regarding components utilized for suspended scaffold applications.
• • Students will understand how to properly make connections to roofs, floors, and counterweights.
• • Students will understand how to inspect suspension ropes and determine defective ropes requiring replacement.
• • Students will be able to understand the requirements for strength and usage of suspension ropes for suspended scaffolds.

Larry Gearheart or Amanda Boyster  (amanda.boyster@kctcs.edu)

• Module 12-Residential Construction: Suspension Scaffolds
• Module 12-Residential Construction: Suspension Scaffolds (Evaluation)