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The Complete Guide to Fall Protection Competent Person Training

Finding the most appropriate and effective fall protection competent person training in Florida to meet the needs of your specific workplace and industry can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to answer all your safety training questions so your employees can receive the most up-to-date fall protection competent person training to achieve certification, ensure a safe workplace, and increase efficiency on the job.

Here you’ll discover everything you need to know about fall protection competent person training such as the different types of training courses available, OSHA regulations, how to find the best training in Florida, and much more.

 

 

What are the different types of fall protection competent person courses?

There are four different types of fall protection competent person courses available for you to sign up for based on the safety training needs of your employees:

Fall Protection Competent Person Training
A two-day safety training course that helps participants develop the skills required of a Competent Person through a combination of direct classroom instruction and multiple workshops.

Certified Instructor Fall Protection Competent Person Training
A five-day safety training course specifically designed to prepare participants to train others in Authorized and Competent Fall Protection programs.

Authorized Person Comprehensive
A one-day safety training course that covers the general principles of working safely at height and common fall protection systems, providing knowledge on selection, set-up and usage.

Refresher: Fall Protection Competent Person Training

A one-day safety training course designed for participants to demonstrate their skill set as a Competent Person and become knowledgeable in any new regulation standards and equipment. (Note that refresher training typically takes place three years after successful completion of your initial fall protection competent person training certification.)

Before signing up for any of the above safety training courses, employees should make sure to check that the course details match the requirements of their position, while employers need to ensure they match any related requirements or incentives in their insurance coverage.

 

 

What is the OSHA requirement for fall protection competent person training?

Fall Protection Training Best PracticesOSHA requirements specify that “Employers must provide a fall protection training program to workers who might be exposed to fall hazards. Training must include how to recognize fall hazards and how to minimize them.”

Each employee must receive training from a qualified person, which is someone who, according to OSHA, “by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.”

In addition, employers must prepare a written certification record that verifies worker completion of fall protection competent person training. After the initial fall protection competent person training, if employers have any reason to believe that a worker does not recognize existing fall hazards, the employer must provide retraining for that worker.

 

 

What are the most important topics covered in fall protection competent person training?

Fall protection competent person training encompasses a multitude of essential topics depending on the specific course. In general, these are a sample of the topics that will be addressed during the safety training session:

  • Fall Hazard Identification
  • Fundamentals of Working at Height
  • Fall Protection Oversight
  • Worksite Programs
  • Passive Systems
  • Administrative Controls
  • Fall Protection Planning
  • Fall Arrest System Components
  • Positioning Systems
  • Equipment Care
  • Rescue Overview
  • System Analysis
  • Fall Hazard Elimination and Controls
  • Fall Hazard Surveys and Procedures
  • Fall Hazard Regulations

In addition, the Certified Instructor Fall Protection Competent Training course covers these additional topics:

  • Content and Regulatory Review
  • Adult Education Principles
  • Lesson Planning
  • Course Administration
  • Delivery Practice
  • Classroom Management
  • Instructor Assessments
  • Workshop Delivery

 

How many hours does it take for fall protection competent person training?

Training Length

The time it takes to complete fall protection competent person training varies depending on which of the three safety training courses you sign up for:

  • Fall Protection Competent Person Training: 2 days/up to 16 hours
  • Certified Instructor Fall Protection Competent Person Training: 5 days/up to 40 hours
  • Authorized Person Comprehensive Training: 1 day/up to 8 hours
  • Refresher: Fall Protection Competent Person Training: 1 day/up to 8 hours

 

 

How do I find the best fall protection competent person training?

For the most comprehensive, innovative, and interactive fall protection competent person courses taught by certified and industry-experienced trainers, look no further than Academy Training Center. All our fall protection competent person training courses are based on ANSI, ASME, and OSHA standards and regulations. In addition, each safety training course can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your workplace and industry.

Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of taking fall protection competent person training courses at our state-of-the-art Tampa facility, at training locales throughout Florida, or even arrange for onsite training at your workplace.

For complete details about Academy Training Center fall protection competent person training courses, contact our safety training specialists today!

 

 

What are the most important topics covered in fall protection training?

Fall protection training covers a variety of important topics depending on the specific course. However, in general, fall protection training addresses aspects of the following topics and more:

  • Fall Hazard Identification
  • Fundamental of Working at Height
  • Fall Protection Oversight
  • Fall Arrest System Components
  • Fall Protection Equipment
  • Fall Protection Theory and Practice
  • Equipment Care
  • Rescue Overview
  • OSHA Regulations Related to Fall Protection
  • ANSI Standards Pertaining to Fall Protection

For a complete list of topics related to specific fall protection training courses, visit our list of construction safety courses.

 

 

How do I find the best fall protection training in Florida?

For the best fall protection training in Florida, seek out a respected facility that offers a wide range of training course offerings led by certified and industry-experienced trainers in a hands-on environment. At Academy Training Center, you’ll receive the most comprehensive fall protection training from our expert team members who offer the most innovative and interactive construction safety training courses in Florida.

All our fall protection training courses are specifically tailored to meet the needs of your workplace. The Academy Training Center offers courses at our state-of-the-art Tampa facility, as well as in training locales throughout Florida. In addition, onsite training can be conveniently arranged at your Florida workplace itself using your own equipment to save you time and money, as well as increase the effectiveness of the fall protection training.

For more information about fall protection training and other construction safety courses available at Academy Training Center, contact our experts today!