Scaffold Safety Training

Scaffold Competent Person Training

Each employee who will provide oversight to scaffolding activities must attend general Scaffold Competent Person training offered by Environmental Health & Safety  prior to being assigned such responsibilities. Additionally, competent persons must be familiar with the manufacturer's instructions on the type and brand of scaffolding they will be overseeing. Training may be available from the rental company, sales representative, or manufacturer and should be completed, where possible.

Additionally, each Scaffold Competent Person must attend Fall Protection User training, which includes the use of personal fall arrest systems.

Scaffold Awareness Training

Personnel accessing scaffolding to perform work tasks must attend awareness level training through EHS in safe work practices, and to ensure that related hazards are recognized and corrected prior to scaffold use.

HydroMobile Scaffolding Awareness (i.e. Mast Climber Scaffolding)

Personnel accessing HydroMobile scaffolding on construction sites must complete awareness level training, and be familiar with this type of scaffolding. Training is available upon request on Canvas. OSHA information is available under Quick Links on the main page of this program, and the manufacturer offers in-person training as well. Contact Robin Miller at rmmiller@vt.edu for assistance.