Supported Scaffolding Safety in Construction Environments Refresher Training

Produced

• 2009

Key Features

17-minute training program; available in a variety of formats including VHS, DVD, complete meeting kits, booklets and posters

For many people, getting to their jobs means driving a car or hopping on a bus or train. But for construction workers, getting to their jobs involves climbing onto a scaffold to work on a building or other structure. Whenever someone leaves the ground, the risk of an accident increases dramatically. With more than 10,000 scaffold-related injuries reported each year, OSHA has mandated that workers be trained on how to safely erect and use these valuable work platforms. .

These  refresher training products on "Supported Scaffolding Safety in Construction Environments" give employees the information they need to refresh their understanding of the dangers of working with scaffolds, and how these risks can be minimized by knowing the ways to correctly erect, maintain and use scaffolding equipment. Topics covered in these products include:

The DVD versions of the programs are divided into 2-3 minute "chapters", so the programs can be shown in their entirety in a single session, or individual chapters can be used as the basis for a number of 10-15 minute "Tailgate Meetings" or "Toolbox Talks."

VHS/DVD Programs:

The DVD programs provide all the information that is needed for a comprehensive employee training session. Programs come with an easy-to-use leader's guide, scheduling and attendance forms, employee quiz and training certificate.DVDs are subtitled and allow the course to be played from beginning to end or by section, and are indexed so that sections can be accessed in any order.  Available in English and Spanish.

The VHS programs provide all the information that is needed for a comprehensive employee training session. Programs come with an easy-to-use leader's guide, scheduling and attendance forms, employee quiz and training certificate.  Available in English and Spanish.

Safety Meeting Kits:

Safety Meeting Kits provide all of the materials needed to promote and conduct a safety meeting. Each Kit contains a DVD program, 5 posters and 30 booklets.  DVD and VHS kits come with an easy-to-use leader's guide, scheduling and attendance forms, and an employee quiz.  Available in English and Spanish.

Employee Booklets (available in packs of 15 booklets):

The employee booklets summarize vital information about safety and regulatory compliance topics.  The 16-page, fully-illustrated booklets give employees something to take with them after finishing their training sessions, and reinforce important safety messages. Booklets correspond to each Safety Meeting Kit and Regulatory Compliance Kit topic.  All booklets include a one-page quiz.  Available in both English and Spanish.

Posters:

The General Safety and Regulatory Compliance posters remind employees that safety is crucial, and underscore their employer's safety theme for the month or quarter.

• Measure 18x24 inches.
• Correspond to each Safety Meeting Kit and Regulatory Compliance Kit topic.
• Fit into all standard display frames and racks.

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