SCAFFOLDING SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM (ONTARIO COMPLIANCE)
Overview
Our Scaffolding Safety Training Program is designed to equip workers, supervisors, and contractors with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely assemble, use, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding systems in accordance with Ontario health and safety legislation.
This training supports compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 213/91 – Construction Projects, ensuring workers understand their legal responsibilities and safe work practices on construction sites.
Who This Training Is For
This program is suitable for:
- Construction workers using or working near scaffolding
- Scaffold assemblers and dismantlers
- Site supervisors and forepersons
- Contractors and employers responsible for scaffolding systems
Learning Objectives
- Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand Ontario legal requirements for scaffolding work
- Identify different types of scaffolding systems and their uses
- Recognize common hazards associated with scaffolding work
- Apply proper erection, alteration, and dismantling procedures
- Conduct scaffold inspections and identify defects
- Ensure proper load ratings and safe working limits
- Implement fall protection systems when required
- Use tagging systems and scaffold status indicators correctly
- Maintain safe access and egress on scaffold structures
Key Topics Covered
1. Legislative Requirements (Ontario OHSA)
- Duties of employers, supervisors, and workers
- Construction Projects Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91) requirements
- Competent worker requirements
- Inspection and documentation responsibilities
2. Types of Scaffolding Systems
- Frame scaffolds
- System scaffolds (modular)
- Tube and clamp scaffolds
- Mobile scaffolds and towers
- Suspended scaffolds (overview)
3. Scaffold Hazards and Risk Awareness
- Falls from height
- Structural collapse
- Overloading and improper load distribution
- Electrical hazards (overhead powerlines)
- Slips, trips, and unstable ground conditions
4. Safe Assembly and Disassembly
- Base and foundation setup
- Bracing and stability requirements
- Proper tie-ins and anchoring
- Safe dismantling sequence
- Use of manufacturer specifications
5. Inspections and Maintenance
- Pre-use inspection procedures
- Ongoing daily checks
- Identifying damaged or non-compliant components
- Scaffold tagging systems (safe / restricted / unsafe)
6. Fall Protection Requirements
- Guardrails, mid-rails, and toe boards
- Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS)
- Working at Heights awareness requirements in Ontario
- Safe access ladders and platforms
7. Load Capacity and Safe Use
- Understanding rated load limits
- Material handling on scaffolds
- Preventing overloading
- Work platform safety practices
Training Standards & Compliance
This program is developed in alignment with:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) – Ontario
- Ontario Regulation 213/91 (Construction Projects)
- CSA scaffolding safety guidelines (where applicable)
- Industry best practices for elevated work platforms
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate of training. This certification may support employer compliance requirements and site-specific safety documentation.
Get Started Today
Protect your workforce and ensure your equipment meets safety requirements. Contact us today at 647-564-6824 or send an email at info@phascorp.com to schedule your Scaffolding Training