#3085 Principles of Scaffolding

This course covers the requirements for safe construction and use of scaffolding using OSHA's construction scaffold standards as a guide. Course topics include hazards associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use, types of scaffolds, determining scaffold capacity, employee qualifications and training and maintenance, repair and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe scaffolding.

Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of scaffolds and their components, determine safe assembly, use, and disassembly and recognize common violations of OSHA standards.

Minimum student contact hours: 22 CEU: 2.2

*Note: Location subject to change.

 Session Information: 271XOSHA30851

Schedule: August 3rd: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
August 4th: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
August 5th: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
All times for courses are Eastern Time Zone.
Times: 08:00am-04:30pm EDT
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Registration Fee : $750.00

Facility Information

Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Hosted on Microsoft Teams
Attendees are required to have a working audio and video connection using a desktop or laptop computer.
A high-speed internet connection is recommended., - -

Facility Resources
Click here to view full OSHA virtual class requirements : 

To attend an OSHA-numbered course offered virtually (VILT) through USF OTIEC, participants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Be an existing student who has previously completed a USF OTIEC course, or
  • Provide a registration address located in one of the following states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina

 If you have questions or wish to request an exception, please email usfotiec-outreach@usf.edu.

Cancellation Policy

To view OSHA cancellation and withdrawal policy visit USF OTI Education Center Website.