Fall Protection "Competent Person" for General Industry
- Fall Protection, Falling Object Protection
- Anfeald Course # FAL 501
- 12.0 Hours Nominal
- 1.1 CEU
- Colorado Certified Water Professionals Training Units: Contact Anfeald
Target Audience
Anfeald’s Fall Protection Competent Person for General Industry course, FAL 501, is for personnel who manage fall protection programs and those who require additional technical training, regardless of job title.
Summary
This course is a competent-person style class for general industry to support safety managers, coordinators, supervisors, and others who manage fall protection programs and/or are involved in the selection of fall protection means and methods.
It provides learners with specific information on fall hazards, fall physics, selecting and using personal fall arrest systems, work restriction, allowable fall protection methods, pre-use inspections, competent person inspections, ladder safety, regulatory requirements, and related topics.
This is both personal fall arrest system user and competent person training – At the end of the course, learners will understand fall hazards, the proper use of personal fall arrest systems, selecting systems appropriate for the circumstances, completion of competent person inspections, understand relevant regulations, and other information. Learners should bring their fall arrest equipment to class. It is suitable as both initial training and refresher training. It is compliant with general industry (§1910) regulations for fall protection training and references ANSI-ASSE Z359.
Learning Outcomes
This course provides learners with specific information on fall hazards, fall physics, selecting and using personal fall arrest systems based on specific applications, work restriction, pre-use inspections, competent person inspections, ladder safety, regulatory requirements, and related topics.
Facility, Classroom, and Other Needs
Facility, classroom, and equipment needs:
- Comfortable seating, table space, and writing materials for each learner
- Sufficient space considering the anticipated headcount
- Display screen with HDMI input or screen and projector (let us know in advance if we need to bring a projector and screen)
- Bring your personal fall arrest system equipment to class
- Be prepared to complete a walking tour of fall hazards at your facility (when completed at client’s facility)
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