1. Scaffold users<\/h2>\n
Anyone who works on a scaffold must be trained to know the hazards and how to control them. Topics include:<\/p>\n
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- Fall hazards and how the guardrails or harnesses work<\/li>\n
- Falling object hazards<\/li>\n
- Electrical hazards, like power lines nearby<\/li>\n
- How to use the scaffold and handle materials on it<\/li>\n
- How much load the scaffold can hold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Scaffold Safety for Workers Who Use Scaffolds<\/a> covers the user training.<\/p>\n
![\"Worker](\"https:\/\/blackbeltsafety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/scaffold-training-roles-erector.webp\")
Image: Black Belt Safety<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n 2. Erectors and dismantlers<\/h2>\n
The rule covers people who are erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold. They must be trained by a competent person. Topics include the hazards of that work, the right way to build and take apart the scaffold type, and the design limits.<\/p>\n
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Do you build scaffolds?<\/strong> Our Scaffold Erector and Dismantler course<\/a> covers building and taking down scaffolds the right way. It is part of The Dojo, our full course library.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
3. The competent person<\/h2>\n
The competent person checks the scaffold before each work shift. They also direct any building, moving or changing of it. OSHA defines a competent person as someone who can spot existing and likely hazards and has the power to fix them right away. Scaffold Competent Person<\/a> is built for this role.<\/p>\n
When to retrain<\/h2>\n
Retrain a worker when:<\/p>\n
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- The job site changes in a way that brings a new hazard<\/li>\n
- The type of scaffold, fall protection or falling object protection changes<\/li>\n
- The worker shows they did not learn it, by how they work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pick the right course<\/h2>\n
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- Works on scaffolds: Scaffold Safety for Workers Who Use Scaffolds<\/a><\/li>\n
- Builds scaffolds: Scaffold Erector and Dismantler<\/a><\/li>\n
- Inspects and signs off: Scaffold Competent Person<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Or get all three for your crew: train your whole team<\/a>. Read the free scaffold safety guide<\/a> first if you are new to scaffolds.<\/p>\n
Sources<\/h2>\n
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- 29 CFR 1926.454 Training requirements (scaffolds)<\/a> – eCFR, National Archives, checked 2026-10-16<\/li>\n
- 29 CFR 1926.451 General requirements (scaffolds)<\/a> – eCFR, National Archives, checked 2026-10-16<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- 29 CFR 1926.451 General requirements (scaffolds)<\/a> – eCFR, National Archives, checked 2026-10-16<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
- Builds scaffolds: Scaffold Erector and Dismantler<\/a><\/li>\n
- Works on scaffolds: Scaffold Safety for Workers Who Use Scaffolds<\/a><\/li>\n