Do Architects and Engineers on a Job Site Need to Have Scaffolding Safety Training?
Yes, if they are on a scaffold they are considered a user. • When Will City Inspectors Begin to Ask for Scaffolding Safety Training Id’s? City Officials will begin to request ID’s on April 1st, 2003. • What Happens If an Operator Does Not Have a Scaffolding Safety Training Id? The City Official will write the operator a citation and he/she will have 30 days to comply with the citation. • What Is the Penalty for Not Carrying a Scaffolding Safety Training Id? Any person participating in or allowing the erection, operation, or maintenance of scaffolding in violation of Chapter 13-34 is subject to a fine of $1,000 to $10,000. • Can a City Official Shut down a Job Site? Yes, the Building Commissioner can order an immediate stoppage of all work conducted on scaffolding that is in violation. • Where and When Can You Receive Scaffolding Safety Training? Training is available at various locations throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area. Please check the Department of Buildings website for appr
