Fall Protection with Rescue

Instructional Hours: 24.00

This three-day program is based on the OSHA Safety Standard for General Industry, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart D: Walking and Working Surfaces; and 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M: Safety Standard for Fall Protection in the Construction Industry. This program is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent serious or fatal accidents from falls. Topics include the application and limitations of personal fall protection systems; safety for portable and fixed ladders, stairways, scaffolds and restraining systems, and basic recovery techniques should a fall occur.

Job Hazard Analysis and the duties of the Competent Person in fall protection will also be discussed. In the hands-on portion of the training the student will apply lessons in actual scenarios using fall protection fall recovery equipment. The rescue portion of the course will discuss Hauling Systems and Mechanical Advantages. Hands-on scenarios with a "Z-System" practical exercise and a "Figure 8" and "Brake Bar" practical exercise will be conducted.