Every year about 9 % of fatalities reported in construction sites can be attributed to scaffolding related events which account for 9700 injuries and 79 deaths. This calls for urgent need to protect construction workers from hazards and risks associated with faulty and sub-standard scaffolding structures and material.
This online safety course complies with the training standards of OSHA to educate workers and students on various risks and hazards associated with erecting, using and dismantling different types of scaffoldings used in construction industry. It also provides an overview of risk control, regulations and responsibilities of workers and employers.