Fall Protection: User Training

After completing this fall protection training, students will be able to identify the four main components of fall arrest systems, perform hazard assessments, determine the compatibility of equipment selection, and calculate fall forces and distances.

Course materials and training are in accordance with applicable federal and state OSHA regulations.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Fall Protection
• Fall Statistics
• Competent Person
• Types of Fall Protection
• Fall Restraint Systems
• Positioning Systems
• Fall Arrest
• Other Means of Fall Protection
• Overview of the Fall Protection Regulations
• Fall Hazards
• My Role in Controlling Fall Hazards

Personal Fall Arrest Systems

• Anchors (A)
• Body Harnesses (B)
• Connectors (C)
• Limitations of PFAS

Fall Forces

• Basic Terminology
• Fall Distances
• Distance
• Arresting Forces
• Deceleration Devices
• Swing Falls

Equipment Maintenance and Inspection

• Equipment Inspection
• Software Inspection and Maintenance
• Hardware Inspection and Maintenance

Emergencies/Rescue

• Emergency Procedures