Certified Scaffold Builders & Erector Specialist (CSBES)

Course Description

In a Bureau of Labor Statistics study, 72% of workers injured in scaffold accidents attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object. All of these can be controlled by compliance with the OSHA standard for scaffolding, 29 CFR 1926.451, outlined in this course.

If you work, or are going to be working, in or around scaffolds and at height, then this scaffold course will provide you with a very important introduction on how you can do this type of work safely.

Course Scope and Format
This training is performed in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Industry Scaffold Standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. This course covers the safe procedures and work practices associated with erecting, dismantling, and using free-standing supported scaffolding (frame, tube and clamp, and system).

Note: This course incorporates only classroom training and does not include hands-on practice.

Learning Outcomes

Perform safe scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling procedures according to OSHA and industry standards.

Identify scaffold load capacities, stability requirements, anchorage systems, and structural integrity needs.

Conduct pre-use inspections to detect hazards such as improper assembly, faulty components, and environmental risks.

Apply safe working practices, fall protection measures, and hazard controls during scaffold operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Construction industry personnel

Managers concerned about liability and workers’ compensation costs

Safety supervisors

Building inspectors

Small Business Owners

Safety Committee Representatives