Course Description
Protecting workers at-height is a challenging task and is dependent on particular job site situations and individual worker duties. There are many fall protection solutions available to workers, each having its own specific requirements. Understanding each option and proper implementation requires oversight by an experienced individual with a higher-level of knowledge and safety training.
This two-day course educates students on the various components of a worksite fall protection program and will also help develop the skills required of a Competent Person Participants will learn course content through a combination of direct classroom instruction and multiple workshops.
Course participants are those who may be involved with a managed fall protection program including the employer, supervisor, safety personnel, workers, and rescuers. The course material will provide students with an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.
Course Overview
- Fall hazard identification.
- Fundamentals of working at height.
- Fall protection oversight.
- Worksite programs.
- Passive systems.
- Administrative controls.
- Fall protection planning.
- Fall arrest system components.
- Positioning systems.
- Equipment care.
- Rescue overview.
- System analysis.
Target Audience
Those who may be involved with a managed fall protection program including the employer, supervisor, safety personnel, workers, and rescuers.
Related Course References
This course is also offered in an In-Person Instructor Led session. Please click here to see those dates and locations: 6424 - Fall Protection Competent Person
If your current 3M Competent Person certification is expiring, check out our recertification program. Please click here to see those dates and locations: 1424 - Fall Protection Course
For individuals who require EM385 Competent Person training, please see our 3 day EM385 Competent Person program click here to see those dates and locations: 6438 - Fall Protection Course
Attending Virtually
- After registration, you will be couriered a student workbook. You must have your student workbook in order to attend the virtual course.
- A Laptop or Desktop computer with webcam, speakers and mic is required to attend the virtual course.
- You will receive an invite to join a Teams call for the date and time you register.
- We highly recommend an internet connection of at least 10 Mbps for each individual connected to the network.
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| Duration |
16 Hours (2 Days) |
| Location |
Virtually - Teams meeting |
| Certification |
Course completion is confirmed with a certificate. Valid for 24 months. |
