COMPETENT PERSON – FALL PROTECTION TRAINING

Fall Protection Competent PersonThe Competent Person Course is designed for managers, immediate supervisors of authorized persons or individuals working at height. This training also includes Competent Person and Competent Inspector.

OVERVIEW: This course is for individuals that are responsible for the supervision, implementation and monitoring of a managed fall protection program. This course is a pass/fail program, it incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training and both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, ANSI Z359.2 Standard and CSA.

Topics Discussed:

Fall protection system assessments
OSHA, ANSI Z359.2 Standard and CSA Regulations relating to Fall Protection
Fall hazard elimination and controls
Fall hazard surveys and procedures
Detailed equipment inspection
Development and implementation of Fall Protection plans and programs
Traditional Fall Protection (e.g. handrails, guardrails, etc.
Fall Restraint systems
Fall Arrest systems (include: personal fall arrest systems, nets, safe work zones and more)
Fall protection rescue procedures
Selection and use of non-certified anchorages
Competent person responsibilities
Students will expand their knowledge and ability to identify hazardous conditions, develop programs and make equipment selections to properly deal with fall hazards. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Person.

Course Duration: 2 days (16 Hours)

Cost: Call for pricing per class- maximum 15*

*IRS milage rates added for use of Mobile Training Unit