New Heights' Scaffolding Training Courses will educate trainees on the various aspects of erecting and working with various types of scaffolding. The following topics are covered by New Heights Industries' comprehensive scaffolding courses: Fall Protection Fall Protection Rescue Confined Space Entry Scaffolding Workplace Fire Safety Applicable legislation - the legislation and regulations that the clients fall under will be covered as well as any and all applicable standards for scaffold equipment and systems Scaffolding definitions Calculating load ratings and safety factors Scaffold foundation and support mudsills base-plates Scaffold erection and bracing fittings and accessories scaffold plumbness bracing coupling devices wheels and castors Scaffold stability and tie backs 3 to 1 rule stabilizers Work platforms different types load ratings Three basic scaffold types frame, tube & clamp, all-around or   system scaffolds Scaffold access ladders, stairs, runways and ramps Spyder cages Elevating platforms Platform types Tirfor machines and Blocstops Safety factors Procedures - general & specific Fall protection on scaffolds - identify why and when fall protection is needed on scaffolds, the different types of fall protection systems and their applications Inspection, care, maintenance and storage of all scaffold equipment and components Practical hands-on exercises include following procedures and correctly erect, inspect and dismantle different types of scaffolds