Course Description:
This Hands-On Competent Person 24 hour (3-Day) intensive course addresses the statutory requirements under OSHA focusing on 29 CFR1926 Subpart M Fall Protection and the ANSI standard Z359.2-2007 Minimum requirements for a managed comprehensive Fall Protection.
This course covers the positions of Competent Person, Competent Rescuer, Competent Person Trainer, and Competent Person Equipment Inspector, it discusses Corporate Policy, Program Administration Guidelines, and Qualified Person and Authorized Person relationships (all instrumental to the role of competent persons).
Practical skills constructing temporary fall protection systems for difficult access locations, equipment inspections and post fall rescue procedures are covered. Competent persons must have a depth of knowledge in fall protection systems, sub-systems and components.
The training also develops team rescue strategies, procedures and protocol essential to implementation of a successful rescue.
Students are evaluated by main objectives for work at height. All training in conducted in accordance with ANSI Z359.2 -490.1 Accepted Practices and Criteria for Health, Safety and Environmental Training
Hands-On testing is applied to ensure maximum retention and understanding by all students.
Students Will Learn:
Course Length:
3 Days
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