Fall Protection Authorized Person

Life Rescue’s hands on and practical Fall Protection Authorized Person Course is intended for workers at height who are required to have a working knowledge of the safe use of fall protection systems and their components. The course curriculum will address fall protection theories outlined in the ANSI Z359 standard alongside practical exercises and applications of common equipment used in fall protection systems. At the conclusion of this course a written and performance based test will be administered to ensure that fall protection principles are understood and documentation will be provided to satisfy each company’s regulatory requirements..

Course Overview

Our Fall Protection Authorized Person course meets the criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI/ASSE Z490.1), and also meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code. This 8 hour course is focused on the awareness and safe use of fall protection systems and their components

  •     Regulatory Requirements for Fall Protection

  •     Responsible Persons

  •     Hierarchy of Fall Protection

  •     Anchorage Requirements

  •     Energy Absorbing Lanyards

  •     Function and Purpose of Energy Absorbers

  •     Fall Protection Hardware Compatibility

  • Work Positioning Systems

  •     Inspecting Fall Protection Systems

  •     Donning a Full Body Harness

  •     Self-Retracting Lifelines

  •     Vertical Lifelines

  •     Horizontal Lifelines

  •     Ladder Safety Systems

Duration

1 Day

Times

8:00am - 4:00pm

Each day will begin at 8:00am sharp. Lunch breaks will be provided each day along with complimentary snacks and coffee

Cost

$265 per student

Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be given to students that cancel prior to 20 days before the course start dates. Within 20 days a 50% discount will be given. Cancellations within 7 days of the class will be charged the full course fee. All registration and course fee’s will be charged on the first day of the course

Location

Life Rescue Inc. 2106 Grant Street Bellingham WA.

Our training facility is located near the heart of downtown Bellingham with numerous options for food and lodging nearby. Many within walking distance of the facility.

 

2025 Fall Protection Authorized Person

$265.00

Equipment and Dress Attire

All rescue equipment including harnesses and PPE will be provided during the course. Students are encouraged to dress in athletic attire that allows for unrestricted movement and comfort. Shorts are not recommended. Closed toed shoes are required.

Outside equipment is not permitted inside of our training facility during courses. Personal helmets may be permissible provided that they have the appropriate ANSI rating and are in good working condition.

Physical Fitness

There are no physical fitness requirements or recommendations for this course. Students should be comfortable at heights

Course Prerequisites

There are prerequisites for our Fall Protection Authorized Person course. This course is intended for all experience levels and industry backgrounds.