2026 OSHA Standards Update

Competent PersonScaffolding Training

Online training aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L — for employees, supervisors, and competent persons who need to ensure safe scaffolding practices, proper erection, and thorough inspection on the job site.

4.9 from 6,200+ learners
Individual Enrollment
$79.97one-time
Course Length
~ 2 hours
  • Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L
  • Unlimited free exam retakes
  • Instant Certificate of Completion
  • 90 days of course access, any device
Volume pricing 5+Save up to 30%
100% Online Training & Licensing
2-Hour Average Completion
Covers Erection, Inspection & Hazards
2026 OSHA Compliance
Unlimited Exam Attempts
Instant Certificate Download
Course Overview

Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L for scaffold competent person training.

Our Scaffolding Competent Person Training course is designed to equip employees and supervisors with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure safe scaffolding practices on the job site. This comprehensive online course covers essential topics such as scaffolding anatomy, stability, safe operation procedures, common hazards, and proper inspection techniques.

A scaffolding competent person is someone appointed by their employer to identify and address scaffolding-related safety concerns. Trainees will learn to recognize both existing and potential hazards and take immediate corrective actions to eliminate them. Move at your own pace on any device, 24/7, with up to 90 days to complete the course.

Scaffold Anatomy & Components
Understand frames, braces, planks, base plates, couplers, and all critical parts that make up supported and suspended scaffolds.
Erection & Dismantling
Learn proper setup and takedown procedures to maintain stability and prevent collapse during assembly and removal.
Hazard Recognition
Recognize existing and potential scaffold hazards including falling objects, electrocution, and structural instability.
Inspection Protocols
Master daily and periodic inspection requirements to ensure scaffolds are safe before each work shift and after any event that could affect stability.
Who It's For

If your crew works on or around scaffolds, this is your course.

This course is designed for employees, supervisors, and anyone appointed by their employer to identify and address scaffolding-related safety concerns. It provides the foundation needed to manage scaffolding operations confidently and competently.

Scaffold Erectors
Construction Workers
Site Supervisors
Safety Inspectors
Foreman & Leadmen
General Contractors
Subcontractors
Project Managers
Stay Compliant

One training program. Nationwide compliance.

Our Scaffolding Competent Person course is aligned with OSHA's construction scaffold requirements in every state. We update the material as standards evolve — so your team stays compliant and current on the regulations that protect them.

6.2k+
Learners certified
98%
First-attempt pass rate
~2 hr
Average completion
29 CFR 1926.450
Scope and definitions — covers all types of scaffolds used in construction workplaces.
29 CFR 1926.451
General requirements — capacity, platform construction, access, and fall protection.
29 CFR 1926.452
Additional requirements for specific scaffold types including suspended and supported.
29 CFR 1926.454
Training requirements for scaffold users, erectors, dismantlers, and competent persons.
From the field

Trusted by the people doing the work.

4.9 average · 6,200+ reviews
"This course broke down scaffold anatomy in a way that finally clicked. Now I catch hazards before they become problems on the job site."
Mike D.
Scaffold Erector · Houston, TX
"We needed competent person training for 40+ employees across two projects. The online format let everyone complete it on their own time without shutting down work."
Rachel S.
Safety Director · Phoenix, AZ
"OSHA requires a competent person on site, and this course gave me the knowledge to step into that role with confidence. The inspection checklist alone is worth it."
Carlos M.
Foreman · Orlando, FL
"Our GC required documented scaffold training before we could start work. This certificate satisfied their requirements and got us on site faster."
Jennifer L.
Project Manager · Denver, CO
"I've been in construction 20 years and still learned new things about load capacities and base plate requirements. Well worth the time."
Tom W.
Scaffold Inspector · Nashville, TN
"The quiz questions throughout the course actually helped me retain the material. I passed the final exam on my first try."
Dana K.
Site Supervisor · Seattle, WA
"We use this for all our new hires and refresher training. Keeps us compliant and our insurance rates down."
Eddie R.
General Contractor · Atlanta, GA
"This course broke down scaffold anatomy in a way that finally clicked. Now I catch hazards before they become problems on the job site."
Mike D.
Scaffold Erector · Houston, TX
Frequently Asked

Questions, answered.

Not sure if this course is right for your team? Reach out and talk with an OSHA Safety Training team member.

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Yes. The training is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L (Scaffolds), including 1926.450 (scope and definitions), 1926.451 (general requirements), 1926.452 (additional requirements for specific types), and 1926.454 (training requirements).
Get certified today

Work on scaffolds with confidence.Trained to come home safe.

Enroll today, finish today, and walk away with a Certificate of Completion aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L — the training your crew needs to stay safe and compliant on every scaffold-equipped job site.

One-time enrollment
$79.97
Group Enrollment