Course Description:
This course is designed for those who require an in-depth knowledge of the OSHA Fall Protection standard. Competent Person training will be provided in the areas of fall hazard identification, the different types of available Fall Protection systems as well as Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS).
Course Topics:
Identifying and preventing fall hazards
Requirements of the OSHA Standard
Use and application of conventional Fall Protection Systems
Inspection and use of personal fall arrest equipment
Competent Person training requirements
Pre-planning techniques to eliminate fall exposures
Rescue considerations
Who Should Attend:
Employees requiring an in-depth knowledge of fall hazards and who are assigned to be a competent person.
Regulatory Requirements:
OSHA 29CFR 1926.500
OSHA 29CFR 1926.501
OSHA 29CFR 1926.502
