SYSTEM SCAFFOLD COMPETENT PERSON WORKSHOP
October 24, 2024 | Canada Scaffold | Richmond, British Columbia
OVERVIEW
This course is offered to train and certify event workers to construct scaffolds, as recommended in THIS ARTICLE (November 28, 2022, Canadian Occupational Safety). Each student will learn how to become a competent person when building scaffolding.The training is suitable for anyone working on scaffolds, those who supervise work on and near scaffolds, and those who supervise the erecting, altering, and dismantling of scaffolds.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
A system scaffolding structure is essentially a frame structure using a specialized modular connection and has evolved from the general principles of tube and clamp scaffolding. This one day workshop will include a brief review of scaffold fundamentals and then will focus primarily on discussing local regulations, hazards, and how to build system scaffold structures safely and securely. Students will also participate in a practical session where they will work together to erect a small system utility scaffold. This course complies with CSA Z-797 “Code of Practice for Access Scaffolds”. Certification: Participation in the practical component and passing a final exam (70% or higher) is required to qualify for the 3-year Scaffolding & Access Industry Association (SAIA) Competent Person certification. A certificate of completion and wallet card from the SAIA Training Program will be provided.
TRAINER BIOGRAPHY
 | Jaysen Palangio Jaysen Palangio, has accumulated 40 years of knowledge and experience in the construction industry. He began his career as a young scaffold apprentice and eventually became a certified Journeyman scaffolder. Working at Canada Scaffold Supply Co. Ltd for the last 28 years, Jaysen has also acquired a strong background in Health and Safety. Jaysen is always looking forward to teaching and recently quoted, “I want to be able to share my 40 + years of knowledge and experience within a classroom environment. My goal is to provide every student with a better understanding on how to recognize, build and dismantle a safer scaffolding.” Jaysen is always looking forward to meeting and teaching new students in 2024. |