This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection.  Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, Industrial fall protection components, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans. 

The term "Competent Person" is used in many OSHA standards and documents. An OSHA "competent person" is defined as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct them. Some standards add additional specific requirements which must be met by the competent person.

Course Overview

Our Fall Protection Competent Person class is intended for those in a supervisory position and is an intensive program that covers the use, selection and installation of a full complement of fall protection equipment. This course also addresses relevant fall protection regulations and fall hazard identification. With our hands on approach to training we are able to deliver all of the practical and working kowledge necessary to administer a company wide fall protection program. The course curriculum includes both classroom sessions and practical hands-on exercises and demonstrations. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that students understand the principles presented.

Skills Taught

• Anchor assessment, inspection and classification

• Calculating fall clearance distances

• PPE inspection and record keeping

• Fall factors including equipment demonstrations from our drop tower

• Ladder safety systems

• Travel limiting systems

• Evacuation from fall protection

• Suspension trauma (orthostatic intolerance)

• Self retracting lifelines

• Vertical lifelines

• Horizontal lifelines

• Work positioning systems and equipment

Duration

3 Days

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

$765 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.