This 8-hour course is required for personnel who have an exposure to falling hazards in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500 regulations.

 

 

Course Outline:

I.                   Regulatory Information

II.                Definitions

III.             General Protection Concepts

a.       Walking/working surfaces

b.      Guardrail Systems

c.       Safety Nets

d.      Personal Fall Arrest Systems and Positioning Devices

e.       Fall Protection Equipment-anchor systems, snaphooks, carabiners, lanyards, lifelines, rope grabs, winches/tripods

f.       Covers

g.      Protection from Falling Objects

h.      Ladder Safety-general requirements, fixed & portable ladders

i.        Working over or near water

j.        Planning & monitoring

k.      Scaffolding Safety Awareness

l.        Rescue Planning

IV.             Written Exam

V.                Demonstration and exercises on the wearing of fall protection equipment

 

Total Time: 8 Hours