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Fall Protection Competent Person Certification
In the construction industry in the U.S., falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 are injured as a result of falls at construction sites. In 2010 Fall Protection violations were #2 in OSHA’s Top 10 Violations with 7,559 cited violations.

This course is designed for individuals responsible for using and inspecting personal fall arrest systems at the “competent person” level. The training provides experience, methodology, hands-on applications and an in-depth look at the regulations (Cal/OSHA) and standards (ANSI). The final phase covers the periodic “formal” inspection of personal fall arrest systems, and hands-on donning of PFAS.

Topics Covered Include:

Overview of Fall Prevention and Protection
The Need for Fall Protection
– Regulations
– Height trigger points and work being conducted
Hazard Analysis
– Recognition of hazards
– Evaluation criteria
– Control measures
Fall Prevention vs. Protection
Types of Fall Protection
– Guardrails
– Safety Nets
– Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS), Positioning Systems
Fall Protection Plan
– What it is, elements
– Controlled access zones
– Roles and responsibilities of personnel
General Principles of Fall Protection
– Fall clearance calculations
– Total fall distance calculations
– Minimizing fall forces
Personal Fall Arrest Systems (Hands-on exercises)
– Inspection procedures
– Donning procedures
– Fit test
– Selection, application and care of equipment
Fall Protection on Aerial Lifts and Ladders
Rescue
– Fall victim
– Suspension Trauma
– Self-rescue and assisted self-rescue
Fall Hazard Task Evaluation
CCR CSO Article 24 (Exercise)

Every employer SHALL provide training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards ~ ARE YOU IN COMPLIANCE?

Presented by: Boretti, Inc.
Instructor—JT Parnell

JT has over 4 years experience as the Director of Safety & Health for an industry leading construction company where he created, executed, and maintained a comprehensive occupational safety and health process that included over 24 comprehensive written safety programs to encompass all company projects and corporate headquarters to ensure compliance with all Federal and State OSHA regulations. He has designed a complete employee training and certification curriculum to provide effective knowledge and practical instruction on safe operations and hazard recognition. JT has a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, and is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

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