Fall Protection Training

Provides a basic overview of the key OSHA and ANSI requirements. harness, lanyard, retractable, and anchor point inspection. Proper donning, care, and use will also be discussed, as will common hazards.

Attendees will experience visual hands on training regarding the inspection of fall protection materials, components, equipment and systems. Attendees will learn how to perform a daily inspection and a semi-annual, documented inspection as required by ANSI.

Provides an overview of OSHA and ANSI requirements. harness, lanyard, retractable, and anchor point inspection. Proper donning, care, and use will also be discussed. Attendees will participate in the selection of proper equipment to eliminate or minimize fall hazards commonly experienced on the job-site. Basic rescue procedures will be discussed.

Attendees will review the OSHA and ANSI requirements regarding rescue and fall protection. The FrenchCreek #199D and System #99 rescue systems will be explored and used. Attendees will perform hands on rescue of weights, themselves, and others. Note: attendees should have a first aid/CPR/AED certification or plan on acquiring one.

Attendees will review the OSHA and ANSI requirements regarding the safe entry and escape of a confined space. Attendees will use the OSHA flow chart and entry checklist to determine if the space is considered “Permit or Non-permit required”. Terminology, equipment selection, duties, installation, inspection, care, and use, will be explored. The confined space tripod system will be the primary anchor point used, but variations and component options will be discussed. Note: Attendees should have a first aid/CPR/AED certification or plan on acquiring one.

The attendees of this course will examine OSHA construction and general industry standards, along with the key letters of interpretation and industry guidelines. This course will highlight the key points of ANSI construction and general industry standards. Equipment operation, limitations, inspection, care, and use will be discussed in depth. Common hazards will also be discussed, as will the methods to eliminate or control them. Rescue requirements, means, and options will be reviewed.

As of March 1, 2015, the effective date of the standard, EM385-1-1 requires that Competent Persons for fall protection attend a 24-hour fall protection training class. Applicability extends to occupational exposure for missions under the command of the Chief of Engineers, whether accomplished by military, civilian, or contractor personnel. Attendees will gain the knowledge of: Types of falls, and fall statistics, protection options (Hierarchy of Controls) OSHA, ANSI & EM385 standards/regulations, ANSI/EM385 compliant equipment & terminology, rescue from heights (self-rescue & assisted rescue), USACE ONLY permitted policies, practices and requirements. Also available: 4 Hour EM385 compliant refresher class that exceeds the ANSI Z359.2 requirements.

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FrenchCreek’s knowledgeable and skilled training staff will be happy to furnish you with a course that meets your specific requirements. These courses can be designed to meet needs of all fall protection experience levels from greenhorns to professional engineers. FrenchCreek even provides training to those workers who work in unique and specialized environments.