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EDU-125 Competent Person Refresher
Designed for people who are currently responsible or assigned as a Competent Person in either Construction (OSHA 1926) or General Industry (OSHA 1910), to keep their knowledge current.
OVERVIEW
Cost: $730/per person (group rates available)
Duration: 8 hours/1 day
Max # of students: May vary based on location
This course is aimed at refreshing the knowledge of the Competent Person and adding new skills and knowledge to remain current and up to date with rapidly changing fall protection regulations, best practices, and equipment advances.
The course will include lecture, video, demonstration, and practical application exercises to refresh and expand the knowledge and understanding of the Fall Protection Competent Person.
This course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI Z490.1), and the requirements of ANSI Z359 and ANSI A10.32.
All students will participate in classroom, hands-on instruction, and student-performed exercises that will cover:
- OSHA, ANSI, Manufacturer, and all applicable regulations regarding the proper inspection, care, maintenance, storage, and documentation of Fall Protection equipment
- Hierarchy of Fall Protection
- Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest criteria
- Fall clearance and swing fall calculations
- Use of conventional and non-conventional Fall Protection Systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Authorized Person and Competent Person
- Hazard evaluation, identification, and elimination
- Requirements of rescue
- Proper donning of Fall Protection equipment
- Equipment selection, evaluation, and use
- Selection and use of certified and non-certified anchors
- Fall Protection for aerial lifts and ladders
Course Objectives:
Upon completion, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:
- Understanding of the applicable OSHA fall protection regulations
- Proper inspection and documentation of fall protection equipment
- Knowledge necessary to fill the role of Competent Person in fall protection
- Understanding of the proper procedures and tools required for fall restraint and fall arrest
- Proper anchor selection
- The ability to create a safe at-height work environment and protect workers
Participants will receive:
- Competent Person wall and wallet card certificate
- Extensive fall protection rescue knowledge and understanding
- Individual fall protection workbook and student materials
- Direct support from the Guardian training team and Guardian Fall customer service
Industries:
All
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