Introduction:

This course is designed for managers and supervisors of workers who use fall protection equipment.

The first day of this course utilizes the Competent Person 1-day program material. Day 2 involves a detailed analysis of the regulatory requirements and related fall protection standards, as well as covering hazard recognition, equipment inspection and a theoretical review of rescue.

 

Training Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify fall hazards and outline examples of fall prevention versus fall protection, including; Fall Restraint, Positioning and Fall Arrest.

• Identify key components (referred to as the ABC’s) of fall protection equipment and describe legislative requirements for fall prevention and protection.

• Understand how to calculate fall clearance distance and outline methods to minimize fall arrest forces.

• Recognize fall hazards and determine corrective actions.

• Identify the key elements of a rescue program.

• 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.).

 

Target Audience:

• Workers and associates who would use fall protection equipment on a regular basis.

• Supervisors and managers of associates working at height.

• Those seeking competency in fall protection.

 

Course Length and Options:

This is a 2-day (16-hour) Competent Person Training Program.

The program may be offered on-site and can be designed to utilize the client’s fall protection equipment and site-specific. This program may also be presented in a train-the-trainer format.

Successful completion of this program will require participants to pass a written test.