Who is this class for?
This class is for anyone working at heights with high exposure, decision-makers, and supervisors who will be responsible for answering questions about Fall Protection. All job sites should have at least one Competent Person present at all times.
What is a "competent person"?
"Competent person" defines one who is capable of identifying existing, and predictable,
hazards in work surroundings, or conditions, which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous, to employees; a "competent person"
also has the authorization to take prompt correct measures to eliminate said conditions.
Does OSHA require your company to have a "competent person"?
The following OSHA standards require a "competent person" to perform specific functions under the following standards:
General Industry Standards (1910)
- 1910.66 App C, Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms, Personal Fall Arrest System (Section I-Mandatory; Sections II and III-Non Mandatory).
Construction Standards (1926)
- 1926.500, Fall Protection, scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart.
- 1926.502, Fall Protection systems criteria and practices.
- 1926 Subpart M App C, Personal Fall Arrest Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(d).
- 1926 Subpart M App E, Sample Fall Protection Plan - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(k).
- 1926.503, Fall Protection, Training Requirements.
Does ANSI require your company to have a "competent person"?
- ANSI Z359.2-2007 requires that a company provide competent persons to supervise authorized persons who are exposed to fall hazards
What are the advantages of attending a "competent person" class?
This class has all the information that a person will need to allow him/her to solve problems dealing with Fall Protection; it will also give
that person confidence in knowing that he or she is making the right decision.
What does the "competent person" class entail?
At the beginning of the class, we will provide you with a manual. The first day we will present a PowerPoint presentation with hands on exercise. We will cover:
- Changes in the new ANSI Z359.0-4.2007 standard
- All parts of the Fall Protection hierarchy
- The four parts of a fall arrest system
- Inspection of Fall Protection system
- Standards summary
- Proper donning of the harness
- Proper usage of the equipment
- How to maintain the equipment
- When and where the equipment is needed
- Confined space mechanical systems
- Basic rescue systems
- Pre-job planning, JSA's, and rescue plans
We also conduct hands-on exercises throughout the class, along with a Fall Protection demonstration in order to illustrate how the amount of
arresting forces are generated, utilizing various types of lanyards. After the classroom segment is completed, the students will perform their Job Site
Analysis before each climbing scenario is performed. Each scenario is documented and signed by the instructor and the student to ensure that they understand
the proper technique. At the end of the class we will issue a test to ensure that the information is retained. At the conclusion of the class, we will
issue a picture card certifying completion
What happens if a person is using fall protection equipment outside of its’ limitations?
It will not work properly! The myth is, “If I am wearing the gear, I must be protected.” This is not true. You
must wear the gear and it must be hooked to an anchor; not hooked to just anything you can find any which way you want, but to a suitable anchor
with the system tied off within the limitations of the equipment.
Where can Safety Connection perform the class?
Anywhere you would like. We can perform the class at your location, or ours in Baton Rouge, LA.
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