SAFETY TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
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FALL PROTECTION & PREVENTION;
COMPETENT PERSON - LEVEL TWO
16 hour training program
Introduction:
Falling from heights is a leading cause of death in the workplace. The need for an effective Working at Heights (WAH) program is critical within any organization.
This is an intensive, detail-oriented program designed to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to identify and effectively address fall protection issues.
The 1st day of the course utilizes our Competent Person Level I fall protection program material. The 2nd day involves a more detailed review of the applicable fall protection legislation as well as workshop exercises involving hazard recognition and equipment inspection. A number of rescue related topics will also be discussed.
Training Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify fall hazards and outline fall prevention and fall protection option, including Travel Restraint, Fall Restriction and Fall Arrest.
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Recognize fall hazards and determine corrective solutions and options.Identify key components (referred to as the ABC’s) of fall protection equipment and describe legislative requirements for fall prevention and protection.
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Understand how to calculate fall clearance distance and outline methods to minimize fall arrest forces.
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Demonstrate proper inspection, donning and use of a full body harness as well as associated equipment (i.e. fixed lanyards, self-retracting lanyards, cross-arm straps, etc.).
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Explain the proper and safe use of portable ladders and elevated work platforms.
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Outline rescue options and requirements.
Target Audience:
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Workers and Associates who use fall protection equipment on a regular basis.
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Managers and Supervisors of Associates using fall protection equipment.
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Technical personnel that require extensive knowledge of working at heights problems and solutions, including Safety Managers and Coordinators, Engineers, etc.
Course Length and Options:
This is a 2-day (16-hour) program. The program is offered on-site and can be designed to utilize the client’s fall protection equipment, as well as their site-specific procedures.
Participants that successfully complete the program will be issued a Record of Training (ROT).