Online anytime - Fall Protection for the Competent Person Online Anytime

Why Should You Take This Fall Protection for the Competent Person Online Anytime Course?

This Fall Protection for the Competent Person Online Anytime course will go beyond the basic awareness level of introductory courses and into details necessary when learning not just how to protect yourself, but what it takes to create a safe working environment for those you may be responsible for. The U.S. Department of Labor lists falls as one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death in the workplace today.  Any time an employee is working at a height of 6 feet or more, that worker needs to be aware of the proper fall protection practices, as well as use the proper fall protection equipment.  To help ensure that workers adhere to the proper safety precautions, OSHA has mandated that a competent person be present at every job site.

A competent person is defined by OSHA as a designated person with sufficient experience and/or knowledge to recognize fall hazards, correct unsafe conditions, and who has the ability to shut down the worksite until any hazards are corrected.  The competent person should be the most knowledgeable person, in this case about fall protection, on site. 

This fully narrated course is broken up into 9 units, with knowledge check quizzes sprinkled througho This course is packed with photos, video, interactivity, and a wealth of valuable information.  It is approximately 4-5 hours in length.

Certificate and Exam Process:  After passing the final with a score of 70% or better, you will be able to print a personalized certificate with your name, the course you passed, the date taken, certificate number, as well as our company information should anyone need to verify the authenticity of the certificate.

Instructor Access:  In addition to this, the student will also have access to a course instructor via email. Any question a student has about the material covered throughout the course can be emailed directly to [email protected] and an instructor response is guaranteed within 24 hours.

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• Purpose & Scope
• Definitions
• Fall Protection Systems
• Warning Line & Controlled Access Zones
• Fall Protection Plan
• Education & Training
• Inspection & Maintenance
• Rescue Training & much more