This 8 hour course provides an overview of state-of-the-art technology for fall protection and current OSHA requirements. Topics covered include the principles of fall protection, the components of fall arrest systems, the limitations of fall arrest equipment, and OSHA policies regarding fall protection. Course features a field exercise demonstrating fall protection equipment. This course is designed to train employees for designation as “competent persons” for the purpose of fall arrest system component inspection and to act as a fall protection system trainer.
Regulation 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D
Outline
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify various types of fall protection and their components
• Recognize fall hazards and identify abatement methods for fall hazards
• Define the proper use of fall protection equipment and personal
fall arrest systems
• Select proper standards for citation purposes
Course Topics
29 CFR 1926 Subpart M (1 hour)
Sample Fall Protection plans (1 hour)
Consensus standards and summaries (.5 hour)
Fall hazard analysis (1 hour)
Fall accidents and fatalities (.5 hour)
Equipment inspection/decisions (1 hour)
Practical Exercise (2 hour)
Pre and post test (1 hour)
