Fall Protection User/Rescue with Competent Person

Any individual who will be working at a height requiring use of fall protection and rescue awareness. **The Competent training portion does not establish the individual a competent person. OSHA defines a 'competent person' as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them." By its terms, the definition of a "competent person" compels the employer to select an employee based upon their capability to identify hazards. No course can provide that authority, since it can only be provided by the employer. A competent person is defined in terms of capability.**

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The course objectives are trainees will: - Develop the knowledge on how to apply OSHA regulations and discuss ANSI standards to familiarize with preplan designs and equipment requirements - Determine anchorage point locations and force requirements for personal arrest and restraint systems - Write specifications and guidelines for contractors - Create horizontal lifeline applications and inspection procedures - Reduce fall hazard exposures - Gain familiarity with a rescue plan - Gain knowledge on how to properly use fall protection equipment and be able to assist with the rescue of a suspended worker.

The following topics will be covered during the training: - Discuss OSHA fall protection requirements following: General 29 CFR 1910.28 (duty to have fall protection) 29 CFR 1910.29 (criteria & practices) 29 CFR 1910.30 (training requirements) Construction 29 CFR 1926.501 (duty to have fall protection) 29 CFR1926.502 (criteria & practices) 29 CFR1926.503 (training requirements) ANSI Z359.1-1992 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components A10.32-2004 Fall Protection Systems Construction and Demolition Operations A14.3-1992 Ladder safety devices - Recognition and identification of fall hazards - Identify safe work practices - Explain fall protection systems and equipment to include: Fall Prevention Systems (e.g. handrails, guardrails, etc.), Fall Restraint systems (work positioning/ travel restricting), and Fall Arrest systems - Calculate anatomy distances of a fall, 6-ft and beyond - Discuss fit, form, and function of a PFAS - Select proper fall protection including hook selection - Inspect fall protection systems and care - Identify improper fall protection use and practices - Don and properly fit a full body harness - Discuss fall protection and rescue regulations - Assess fall hazards to determine rescue methods - Discuss the record keeping process for rescue equipment components and systems - Develop and implement Fall Protection plans and rescue programs