OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training
- Continuing education credit hours 0.30
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Upon completing the OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course, the learner will achieve the following:
Grasp OSHA regulations relevant to fall protection.
Understand the obligations of a competent person concerning fall protection.
Identify the three primary types of fall protection systems.
Comprehend the requisites for the safe and efficient utilization of personal fall arrest systems and their diverse components.
Determine the overall fall clearance distance for a personal fall arrest system.
Master the process of donning a full-body harness through six straightforward steps.
Comprehend OSHA's regulatory mandates for the secure usage of ladders and stairways.
Appreciate the significance of pre-operation inspections of vehicle and lift components to ensure worker safety when employing aerial lifts
Course Description
Our OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course is specifically designed for construction industry professionals seeking certification in line with OSHA’s Fall Protection Regulations, outlined in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
Falls pose a major safety hazard in construction, responsible for a significant portion of industry fatalities. Statistics indicate that falls account for one-third of all construction-related deaths. In 2020 alone, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recorded 805 worker fatalities due to slips, trips, and falls. Additionally, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) reported an average of 376 fatal injuries and 22,900 nonfatal injuries annually between 2018 and 2020, with many incidents involving falls from roofs, scaffolds, and ladders.
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