8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Refresher - Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Refresher?

SSIR8 is an online refresher course reviewing safe supported-scaffold installation, modification, dismantling, inspection, fall protection, planning, supervision, and emergency procedures.

Who should take this refresher?

It is intended for qualified scaffold installers, removers, supervisors, and workers seeking refresher education. Confirm current experience, employer, OSHA, NYC DOB, and SST requirements.

Is the course delivered online?

Yes. The supplied page identifies this course as the online version of the 8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Refresher.

How many hours is the course?

The course is described as eight hours. Confirm current attendance, identity verification, online technology, and completion requirements with IDI.

What installation and removal responsibilities are covered?

The course reviews roles of installers, removers and supervisors, pre-task planning, work sequencing, communication, supervision, documentation, and coordination with other trades.

Are scaffold components and compatibility covered?

Yes. Component identification, compatibility, proper assembly, defect recognition, manufacturer requirements, and removal of damaged components are reviewed.

Does the course cover foundations, ties and bracing?

Yes. It reviews foundations, base plates, mud sills, ties, guys, braces, stability, plumbness, and collapse-prevention concepts.

Are platforms, guardrails and access included?

Yes. Platform construction, decking, guardrails, ladders, stair towers, access, openings, and falling-object protection are included.

Does the course address scaffold load capacity?

Yes. Load ratings, worker and material loads, stability, distribution, prohibited overloading, and changes affecting capacity are reviewed.

Is fall protection covered?

Yes. The refresher covers guardrails, personal fall-arrest system concepts, anchorage awareness, falling-object controls, PPE, and safe work positioning.

Are inspections and tagging covered?

Yes. Daily and periodic inspection concepts, tagging, foundations, components, connections, platforms, access, weather impacts, defects, and corrective action are reviewed.

Does the course cover safe dismantling?

Yes. Dismantling sequences, controlled access, component handling, stability during removal, communication, weather limits, falling-object prevention, and emergency actions are included.

Does completing the course automatically qualify me to install or remove scaffolds?

No. Completion does not guarantee worker qualification, employer authorization, agency approval, card issuance, SST acceptance, or permission to perform scaffold work.

Does this course count toward an SST card?

The page states that it counts as eight hours of prescribed SST credit. Acceptance depends on current NYC DOB rules, approval status, eligibility, delivery, and documentation.

How long is completion valid?

The page states five years unless otherwise specified by NYC DOB. Confirm current validity and refresher timing with the agency and employer.

How much does the course cost and how do I register?

The supplied page lists $799. Contact IDI or use pre-registration to confirm current price, approval, eligibility, inclusions, schedule, online requirements, and availability.