OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training - 2024
- In accordance with Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
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OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course is designed for individuals in the construction industry, seeking certification for work in compliance with OSHA’s Fall Protection Regulations as codified in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
Falls are a leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to statistics, falls account for one-third of all fatalities in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 805 workers died from slips, trips, and falls in 2020. The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) in its May 2022 Data Bulletin reported an annual average of 376 fatal injuries from falls, slips, and trips and 22,900 nonfatal injuries between 2018 and 2020 in the construction industry in the United States. Many of these falls were from roofs, scaffolds, and ladders.
Managers, supervisors, and workers whose jobs require them to work on overhead platforms or elevated workstations (such as scaffolding, roofs, or ladders) should be given adequate training to understand the risk factors that contribute to falls and the preventive measures to ensure safety when working at heights.
This OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course will cover important areas related to the fall hazard and preventative measures to be applied. The OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course will educate learners about the safe use of fall protection systems and their inspection and care, along with the best practices for ensuring safety and health when using ladders, stairways, and aerial lifts.
The core objective of the OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course is to familiarize learners with the pertinent elements of OSHA’s fall protection standard for the construction industry (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M), develop an understanding of the various available fall protection systems, and acquaint them with the safe work practices for using these systems safely and effectively.
Course Objectives - OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training
After completion of the OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand OSHA regulations pertaining to fall protection;
- Comprehend the responsibilities of a competent person for fall protection;
- List the three major types of fall protection systems;
- Understand the requirements for the safe and effective use of personal fall arrest system and its various components;
- Calculate the total fall clearance distance for a personal fall arrest system;
- Understand the procedure for donning a full-body harness in six simple steps;
- Comprehend OSHA’s regulatory requirements for the safe use of ladders and stairways; and
- Understand the importance of pre-operation inspection of the vehicle and lift components in terms of worker safety while using aerial lifts.
OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training Syllabus
This OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training consists of 2 modules broken down into 11 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training: Introduction
Module 1: Fall Protection Systems
This module provides an overview of the various types of available fall protection systems and their use, as well as a detailed explanation of the personal fall arrest system (PFAS) as a means of controlling (or stopping) a worker falling from an elevated level such as when working on a scaffold or on a roof. Lessons will also explain the role of anchorage in a PFAS and the considerations for its selection and use, discuss the different types of connectors used in a PFAS, and describe the role of a deceleration device in minimizing the impact of a fall.
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Fall Protection
- Lesson 2: Personal Fall Arrest System
- Lesson 3: PFAS – Lanyards and Lifelines
- Lesson 4: Full-body Harness
- Lesson 5: Safety Considerations of PFAS
Module 2: Ladders, Stairways, and Aerial Lifts
This module explains the regulatory requirements relating to ladders and stairways safety, as well as the procedures for the safe operation of aerial lifts. Lessons will summarize OSHA regulations relating to ladders and stairways, list the four main types of ladders and the five recognized duty ratings for ladders, briefly explain the general guidelines for setting up a ladder and the proper storage guidelines for ladders, examine the importance of ladder inspections before use and summarize the basic principles of ladder safety, and explain the hazards associated with aerial lifts and safe work practices to be implemented.
- Lesson 6: Introduction to Ladder Safety
- Lesson 7: Setting-up a Ladder
- Lesson 8: Regulatory Requirements – Ladders
- Lesson 9: Ladder Maintenance and Safety Procedures
- Lesson 10: Regulatory Requirements – Stairways
- Lesson 11: Aerial Lifts
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
- Managers, supervisors, and workers who must work on overhead platforms, elevated workstations, or over dangerous equipment or machinery as part of their job duties.
- Workers who work at heights doing roofing work, leading-edge work, painting, or bricklaying on high walls, or working on walkways and excavations.
Federal OSHA recommends that employers shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. Retraining is required in instances where fall protection systems or equipment in the workplace have changed, or an employee shows incompetence in implementing fall protection measures.
Some states with OSHA state plans may have more stringent re-training or refresher training requirements. Please check with the relevant state authorities or your employer for specific details.
This same OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes, as needed.
Please Note: OSHA does not specify how often someone needs to attend this training. Therefore, refresher training is at the employer’s discretion and may be required if there are regulatory changes.
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