Fall Protection Training SubPart M
6424 – Competent Person (16 Hour)
The Competent Person training enables the attendee to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of a managed fall protection program. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate recognizing you have completed the training required to meet OSHA and ANSI requirements as a Competent Person and Competent Inspector.
This course includes in-class lectures including slides and video and hands-on scenarios applying theory discussed to practical workplace situations. This Competent Person training is a pass/fail program incorporating both written and practical examinations and is based on the requirements of the OSHA regulations, ANSI Z359.2 standard as well as local requirements that will be discussed and reinforced. Attendees will learn practical solutions to difficult fall protection problems using appropriate tools and equipment.
Topics Discussed
- Regulations relating to all fall protection topics
- Fall hazard elimination and controls methods
- Fall hazard surveys and fall protection procedures
- Responsibilities of Competent Persons
- Detailed inspection of equipment components and systems
- Fall protection system assessments and determining when a system is unsafe
- Fall protection rescue procedures
- Selection and use of non-certified anchorages
- Fall hazard surveys
Duration:
Duration is two days in all locations.
Recommended Attendance:
Managers, immediate supervisors of individuals working at height, safety professionals or other key personnel that are responsible for the supervision, implementation, and monitoring of a managed fall protection program.
6438 – Competent Person EM-385 (24 Hour)
The Competent Person training enables the attendee to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of a fall protection program.
This course includes in-class lectures and hands-on scenarios applying theory discussed to practical workplace situations. This Competent Person training is a pass/fail program incorporating written and practical examinations and is based on the requirements of the OSHA regulations, ANSI Z359.2 standard as well as local requirements that will be discussed and reinforced. Attendees will learn practical solutions to difficult fall protection challenges using appropriate tools and equipment. Upon completion of this course attendees will receive a certificate recognizing they have completed this course and all associated exercises and examinations.
Topics Discussed
- Fall hazard surveys and fall protection procedures
- Responsibilities of Competent Persons
- Detailed inspection of equipment components and systems
- Fall protection system assessments and determining when a system is unsafe
- Fall protection rescue procedures
- Fall protection system assessments and determining when a system is unsafe
- Fall protection rescue procedures
- Selection and use of non-certified anchorages
- EM385 Module for standard specific review and practical hands-on
Duration:
Duration is three days in all locations
Recommended Attendance:
Managers, immediate supervisors of individuals working at height, safety professionals or other key personnel that are responsible for the supervision, implementation, and monitoring of a managed fall protection program.
6408 – Authorized Person Essentials (4 Hour)
This course offers an awareness of the issues involved with fall protection. A focus on the best practices in fall protection and the need to protect workers at height highlights this informative training course. Participants are introduced to the regulations and standards governing fall protection as well as the components of a fall protection system including body support, anchorages, connectors and rescue.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will receive a certificate recognizing they have completed the training required to meet OSHA and ANSI requirements as an Authorized Person.
Topics Discussed
OSHA Regulations relating to fall protection
- Local governing regulations relating to fall protection
- Traditional fall protection (e.g. handrails, guardrails, etc.)
- Fall restraint systems
- Fall arrest systems (including anchors, body support, connecting components and the importance of a rescue plan)
Duration:
0.5 days (up to 4 hours)
Recommended Attendance:
This course is designed for individuals working at height.
6418 – Authorized Person Comprehensive (8 Hour)
Topics Discussed
OSHA Regulations relating to fall protection
- Local governing regulations relating to fall protection
- Traditional fall protection (e.g. handrails, guardrails, etc.)
- Fall restraint systems
- Fall arrest systems (including anchors, body support, connecting components and the importance of a rescue plan)
Duration:
1 day (up to 8 hours)
Recommended Attendance:
This course is designed for individuals working at height.