Fall Protection Competent Person
Course Description
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
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• 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
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Duration:
Duration is two days in all location except Red Wing. All Red Wing sessions are 2.5 days to include plant and test lab tours for the class.
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.
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To learn more about our training and consultative services, call 800-328-6146, option 8 or visit 3M.com/FallProtection
