Fall Protection for the Competent Person

Non-Member: $290 | Members log-in to automatically save 30% on the cost of this course at checkout.​
Course Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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This 8-Hour in person course designed for individuals who may be exposed to fall hazards in the workplace and/or may be designated by the employer as the Fall Protection Competent Person on a site. The course enables individuals to recognize the hazards of falling and to correctly use procedures to minimize these hazards.

Course outline:

• Scope, application, and definitions of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M Fall Protection
• Duty to have fall protection
• Fall protection systems criteria and practices

• General requirements
• Guardrail systems
• Safety net systems
• personal fall arrest systems
• Positioning device systems
• Warning line systems
• Controlled access zones
• Safety monitoring systems
• Covers
• Protection from falling objects
• Fall protection plans
• Training requirements

This course qualifies for the Workplace Scholarship Program.

Course also available on-site or specially arranged training at the Utah Safety Council's training center.
Member: $1,650 per class up to 10 participants, each additional participant $110.
Non-Member: $2,145 per class up to 10 participants, each additional participant $140.
**Traveling expenses may apply.

To schedule an on-site or special course please fill out our on-site request form or contact the Utah Safety Council at 801.746.SAFE (7233) or email the Occupational Safety Program Manager.

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