Competent Person
FP1016
Course Description
This comprehensive course prepares you to serve as a Competent Person in fall protection. You’ll learn to identify fall hazards, apply prevention methods, meet regulatory requirements, and choose the right equipment to implement effective safety programs on the job.
Duration
16 Hours
Course Objectives
• Recognize common fall hazards and sources in the workplace
• Identify OSHA and ANSI fall protection requirements
• Understand the fall hazard assessment and planning process
• Appreciate the proper order of fall protection system selection
• Identify key components of a personal fall protection system
• Assess anchor point suitability for restraint or arrest systems
• Demonstrate proper harness donning and fit check procedures
• Differentiate suitable applications of various connectors
• Determine fall clearance requirements and free fall distances
• Understand the function of vertical and horizontal systems
• Comprehend fall protection rescue requirements and planning
• Conduct competent person-level equipment inspections
• Apply fall protection knowledge to work-at-height scenarios
Course Content
Chapter 1: Facts of Falling
Chapter 2: Fall Safety Governance
Chapter 3: Mitigation Methods
Chapter 4: Anchor Points
Chapter 5: Body Wear
Chapter 6: Connectors
Chapter 7: Lifelines and Systems
Chapter 8: Rescue and Retrieval
Chapter 9: Fall Protection for Tools
Chapter 10: Equipment Inspector
Chapter 11: Applied Learning
Chapter 12: Course Summary
Target Audience
This course is ideal for safety professionals, supervisors, and managers in industries like construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities. If you oversee worksite safety, conduct hazard assessments, or manage fall protection programs, this course gives you the knowledge and tools to do it effectively.
Course Format
This course engages participants through a mix of classroom instruction, workbook exercises, and hands-on activities. Interactive methods encourage critical thinking and reinforce key concepts, helping you apply fall protection principles effectively in real-world situations.
Certification
Participants who complete the course receive a certificate valid for two years, recognizing their knowledge of fall protection. Recertification is required after the two-year period.