OSHA Fall Protection Course
OSHA standards require employers to provide fall protection training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The training shall enable employees to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. This Fall Protection Course includes, but is not limited to: establishing definitive parts of Personal Fall Arrest Systems (including body supports, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, rope grabs, and anchorage components), anchorage points (determination and suitability), arresting forces (limits, methods to reduce, etc.), and fall distances (limits, deceleration distances). This course also covers the usage of equipment including: ladder climbing systems, horizontal lifeline systems, rescue and retrieval systems, rope grab systems, self-retracting lifelines, and care/maintenance of fall protection equipment upon request.
Knowledge Check: A written multiple-choice learning exercise is administered at the conclusion of the course.
Course Completion Documentation: Upon successful course completion, each participant will receive a Builders’ Association Photo ID Data Card.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $99 for members; $125 for nonmembers
Presenter: Jon Dickson, Safety, Health & Environmental Services Manager, The Builders’ Association
To register: Please contact Scarlett Barbosa at (816) 595-4130 or [email protected]