Fall Protection Equipment Inspection COURSE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
This Training Course is designed for employees tasked with conducting a physical inspection of various Fall Protection Equipment.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive Safety One’s Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Training Certification and have efficiently demonstrated that they can:
- Properly inspect; textile, metal and mechanical components
- Successfully identify non-usable equipment and properly remove an item from service and render it unusable
- Examine and evaluate components for fitness for use
- Appropriately log each inspection
DESCRIPTION
COURSE OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
Fall Protection Equipment is often subjected to harsh environments and working conditions but serves a critical role in keeping employees safe. OSHA requires all components of a Fall Protection System be inspected periodically by a competent person. Safety One’s Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Training was developed to provide employees with the skills to make educated decisions to determine if various components are fit for use. This course is applicable for workers in telecommunications, utility, HVAC, warehouse or any other work which requires the use of fall protection equipment. Students will learn relevant OSHA safety standards and how they relate to equipment inspection. Upon successful completion students will be able to: evaluate the condition of harnesses, connectors, lanyards, anchors, backup devices and determine if their equipment is fit for use.
COURSE DURATION
ONE-HALF DAY; approximately 100% of classroom instruction with hands-on demonstration.
CLASS SIZE: Maximum 8 students per instructor.
AUDIENCE & PREREQUISITES
AUDIENCE
- Tower Climbers or Technicians
- Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
- Utility Workers
- Bridge or Structure Inspectors
- Window Washers
- First Responders
- Law Enforcement & Military
- Many Others!
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE
No formal prerequisites.
REGULATIONS & STANDARDS
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
COURSE OUTLINE
OUTLINE FOR THIS COURSE
Classroom Training Covering the Following Topics
- OHSA Regulation as they relate to equipment inspection
- ANSI Standards as they relate to equipment inspection
- Discussion of different materials used in fall protection equipment and specific areas of concern for each material
- Types of Fall Protection
- Anchorages, full-body harnesses, connectors, fall arrest lanyards, work positioning lanyards, and backup systems
Hands-On Classroom Training:
Students solidify their understanding of basic principles of equipment inspection, learn vital skills and demonstrate their knowledge through:
- Inspection of student fall protection equipment in a group environment
- Pass/Fail criteria for various materials
- Instructor led demonstrations followed by student participation
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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.
