ONLINE Instructor-Led Fall Protection (Competent Person) Course

Overview

This one day virtual online instructor led Fall Protection Competent Person training course will be delivered remotely and is designed to help individuals gain knowledge of potential fall hazards and the necessary steps to avoid these workplace hazards. Students will also be taught the proper use, maintenance, and inspection of personal protective devices including rescue techniques.  

Objectives

Following the successful completion of this training course, students will be able to identify fall hazards in the workplace and determine what protective measures are necessary to reduce or eliminate them.

Agenda

This virtual Competent Person Class will cover the following topics:

• Fall hazard identification, mitigation, and avoidance
• Regulations and standards
• Fall protection vs fall prevention
• Equipment inspection, care, and maintenance
• Proper methods for donning equipment
• Management responsibilities
• Fall protection plans and training requirements
• Rescue

Assessment

Students will be required to achieve a passing score on a written examination covering the topics presented in class in order to receive their certification credential at the end of the course.

Who Should Attend?

Workers faced with exposure to fall hazards in the workplace.