Personal Fall Protection Equipment
Personal Fall Protection training is for workers to understand the mechanics and performance of each piece of fall protection equipment they are required to use on the job.
Authorized persons typically use pre-established fall protection systems and are not responsible for selecting anchorages or systems. The authorized person knows how the equipment works but may not have the in-depth knowledge to determine what fall protection should initially be established. Authorized persons usually work closely with competent persons or competent rescuers.
Objectives:
OSHA and industry standards require that when an individual is placed in a hazard where personal fall protection is required, they must be trained in proper use of the equipment.
Workers shall participate in classroom training prior to being exposed to fall hazards in the workplace. The initial training, at minimum, must insure that the employee has had an opportunity to use the equipment in a safe environment. Furthermore, the equipment should be of like or similar type that the employee will utilize in the workplace. After this initial training the employee must work under the supervision of a competent climber or competent rescuer in the workplace.
Content:
OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection
Discussion of personal fall protection equipment
Daily user inspection and harness fitting
Discussion of suspension trauma
Rescue requirements
Regulatory Standards and Certifications: OSHA 1910 and 1926, Z490.1, Z359
Time line: 4 hours
Course Delivery: Classroom lecture