Rooftop Fall Protection Training course
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Rooftop Fall Protection Training
Training Courses
Safety One’s Rooftop Fall Protection Training course is designed for employees working on residential or commercial rooftops
Working on rooftop sites presents workers with a variety of challenges; what type of fall protection is required, when should it be utilized, what regulations are relevant to the work I’m doing? Safety One’s Rooftop Fall Protection Training was developed to provide answers for workers in telecommunications, electrical, HVAC, or any other work which requires rooftop access. Students will learn to evaluate hazards frequently found on rooftops and how to safely mitigate them. They’ll also learn how to effectively develop and execute a rescue plan for the type of work performed.
DESCRIPTION
COURSE OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
Safety One’s Rooftop Training Course encompasses both classroom learning and various field exercises on our unique in-door training structure which features several various pitches, eves, and parapet walls. Physical and mental aptitude for working at height is required.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive Safety One’s Rooftop Fall Protection Certification and have efficiently demonstrated that they can:
• Identify when fall protection is needed on a rooftop
• Examine and evaluate hazards found on rooftops, and determine how to mitigate them
• Install and utilize various fall protection tools to create a safe workplace
• Create a rescue plan for rooftop work
• Perform rescue maneuvers as applicable for the type of work performed
COURSE DURATION: One day; 100% classroom instruction. Two days; approximately 50% classroom instruction, 50% detailed hands-on instruction
CLASS SIZE: Maximum 8 students per instructor
COURSE OUTLINE
OUTLINE FOR THIS COURSE
Classroom training
Topics covered include:
- Identification of Rooftop Anatomy
- Outdated and Illegal Standard Practices
- Industry Terminology and Documentation
- Hazard Evaluation and Identification
- Types of Fall Protection
- OSHA Standards Applicable to Rooftop Work
- Myths about Warning Line and Safety Monitoring Systems
- Less Obvious Fall Hazards
- Inspection of Safety Equipment
- Anchorage Options
- Rescue Considerations
- Fall Clearance Concerns
Hands-on Field Training
Students solidify their understanding of basic principles of powered ascenders, learn vital skills and demonstrate their knowledge through:
- Instructor lead demonstrations followed by student participation
- Proper tailboard meetings, all students will participate as a group
- Various rescue scenarios with a focus on successful application
- Inspection of the equipment in service
- Proper rope selection
- Anchorage selection
- Ascending various steep pitches
- Descending various pitches
COURSE MATERIALS
Students will receive the Safety One Authorized (Standard) Fall Protection Safety & Rescue Training Student Manual and other materials necessary to complete the course
PREREQUISITES
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE
No formal prerequisites for this course.
INDUSTRIES & STANDARDS
Industries served
- Tower Climbers or Technicians
- Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
- Utility Workers
- Bridge or Structure Inspectors
- Window Washers
- First Responders
- Law Enforcement and Military
- Many others!
Standards Covered
- OSHA Construction: CFR 1926.501; 1926.502
- OSHA General Industry: 1910.28; 1910.29; 1910.140
- This course uses compliant safety methods from ANSI and general best practices
- ANSI Z359
OTHER STANDARDS
N.A.T.E. (National Association of Tower Erectors)
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We Also Bring the Course to You
For companies that have five or more employees that need safety certification, Safety One offers all open enrollment courses and customized fall protection trainings at the client’s site.
By tailoring a training course to your site and your staff, we are able to address specific issues unique to your business needs and resolve fall protection hazards in and around your facility.
In addition, there is cost savings by reducing employee down time.
