Fall Protection Competent Person

**This course is approved for Idaho LAUNCH funding**

What Will I Learn?

• Fall hazard recognition and assessment
• Impact forces & associated hazards
• Selection, application, and use of fall protection systems - restraints, positioning, and fall arrest.
• Donning and doffing
• Minimizing fall forces
• So much more…

Description

OSHA defines a competent person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable conditions in the surroundings and work areas which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective action. The end result of effective training is a Competent Person who can control fall hazards at the local level, resulting in a higher level of safety and compliance.

This 1-day certification course will provide participants with the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans.