Delivery Method(s): Classroom Lecture, Practical Training, and Performance Evaluations

Delivery Time: 40 Hours (5 Days)

Prerequisite(s): Each trainee must have successfully completed a “Fall Protection – Authorized Person” training (or equivalent) prior to attending this course.

Certification: 2 Years for Competent Person; 5 Years for Train-the-Trainer and Program Administrator

Minimum Class Size: 3

Maximum Class Size: 10

Equipment Needs: All trainees must bring a laptop or tablet to the training.

*NOTE: A 10% discount is available to all new customers.

Learning Objectives

This training course is designed to convey advanced principles of fall protection trainees looking to serve as Program Administrators for their organization’s fall protection program (FPP). This course will fulfill the training requirements for a “Fall Protection Program Administrator”, in accordance with OSHA 1910/1926 and ANSI Z359 requirements. Following this course, trainees should be able to:

• Understand the different components of fall protection systems and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS);
• Understand the applicable OSHA and ANSI requirements pertaining to fall protection within their industry;
• Properly identify various fall hazards in the workplace;
• Determine when fall protection is required;
• Understand and be able to apply the fall protection hierarchy of controls;
• Advise and provide guidance to architects, engineers, designers, and planners during the planning phases of projects to address fall hazards that will be encountered during maintenance and occupancy according to the hierarchy of fall protection and the FPP;
• Specify the use of ANSI/ASSP 359.6, Specification and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems, when planning permanent active fall protection systems for new and existing facilities;
• Determine compatibility of various PFAS components;
• Understand, establish, and assign FPP-related responsibilities, including the Employer, Authorized Persons, Qualified Persons, Competent Persons, Authorized Rescuers, Competent Rescuers, and Trainers;
• Conduct a visual before-use inspection and a documented periodic inspection on various types of fall protection equipment;
• Determine the frequency of periodic inspections according to the environments where equipment is used, frequency of use, and manufacturer instructions;
• Perform a site-specific training needs analysis and gap assessment;
• Ensure and verify training for all personnel involved in an organization’s FPP;
• Calculate free fall distances, total fall distances, and clearance requirements;
• Estimate fall arrest forces;
• Understand the principles of 100% fall protection and how to remain protected while transferring from one fall protection system or structure to another;
• Evaluate Authorized Persons for proper use of site-specific fall protection systems in accordance with applicable OSHA, ANSI, manufacturer, and site-specific FPP requirements;
• Effectively conduct and manage a site-specific “Fall Protection – Authorized Person” training course;
• Evaluate an organization’s FPP to ensure it comply with applicable standards and regulations;
• Monitor the effectiveness of an organization’s FPP by conducting or directing periodic evaluations and making improvements accordingly;
• Recognize limitations of Authorized Persons working at heights and take action to ensure the Authorized Person’s limitations are not exceeded;
• Develop site-specific fall protection procedures for active fall protection systems;
• Ensure a procedure to identify new fall hazards is established and developed;
• Ensure that rescue plans, whether conducted by employees or with assistance of other services, are coordinated to ensure a successful rescue event;
• Understand the various rescue options when a worker(s) has fallen from heights;
• Understand the principles of suspension trauma and how to mitigate it during an emergency; and
• Conduct and/or ensure investigation of FPP-related incidents.

Course Outline

Days 1 and 2: Fall Protection – Competent Person

• Applicable OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards
• Applicable ANSI Z359 standards
• Fall hazards in the workplace
• Basic types of fall protection systems
• FPP-related roles and responsibilities
• Fall protection hierarchy of controls
• Safe work practices
• Falling object hazards
• Warning line systems
• Safety monitor system
• Controlled access zones
• Safety net systems
• Guardrail systems
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Rescue requirements

Days 3 and 4: Fall Protection Train-the-Trainer

• Components of training
• Instructional system design
• Trainer responsibilities
• Legal considerations for trainers
• Training needs analysis
• Participant considerations
• Preparation skills
• Presentation skills
• Classroom management
• OSHA 1910/1926, ANSI Z359.2, and ANSI Z490.1 requirements

Day 5: Fall Protection Program Administrator

• Applicable OSHA 1910/1926 and ANSI Z359.2 requirements
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessments
• Fall hazard identification
• Fall protection programs (FPPs)
• Fall protection plans
• Fall protection procedures
• Roles and responsibilities within an organization’s FPP
• Rescue plans
• Determining the frequency of periodic equipment inspections
• Incident investigations

To register, call/text (270) 670-4718 or email us at info@arrowsafetyus.com.