Gravitec believes that fall protection and rescue training is the foundation of any fall protection program. Our highly-experienced Gravitec instructors combine the latest technical knowledge with an ability to motivate and empower employees to protect themselves. All courses use written examinations and proficiency checks to ensure that each participant has met Gravitec’s high standards. This gives employers documented assurance of their workers’ qualification to work at height. Courses combine interactive classroom sessions with hands-on instruction at the Gravitec Training Institute, our indoor training facility (shown below). To tour our training facility, click the video button to the right.
From basic fall hazard awareness to advanced climbing and rescue techniques, Gravitec has created a complete range of courses to develop employees who can effectively deal with fall hazards in their workplaces. Our training standards meet or exceed the levels mandated by governments and form a key part of any company’s due diligence toward workplace safety.
Gravitec is uniquely able to offer Qualified Person training to professional engineers so they can design effective and practical fall protection systems. The course is also offered to non-engineers who wish to gain an awareness of the scientific principles or act as Qualified Persons in those aspects of fall protection where professional engineering is not required.
Gravitec also offers Train-the-Trainer programs for all industries. These 40-hour courses empower employers to deliver professional in-house fall protection and rescue training to their workers at height. We provide trainers with the resource materials to provide four to 16 hours of instruction covering basic requirements and fall protection and rescue techniques. It should be noted that our train-the-trainer programs are only one component of a comprehensive managed fall protection program described in ANSI Z359.2-2007. In accordance with this standard, we believe that every job site should have a program administrator, a competent person and authorized users.
All of Gravitec’s courses meet the the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training, the industry's highest standard for training published by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ANSI/ASSE A490.1-2001). They also meet or exceed requirements set forth in OSHA Subpart M, OSHA 1910, and OSHA 1926.
Gravitec's courses are accredited through the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), allowing us to issue Continuing Education Units. Upon completion of most courses, Gravitec issues a plastic wallet certificate and a paper certificate suitable for framing.
Use the links to the left to find the right fall protection course for you, or call Gravitec at 1.800.755.8455 to plan a customized course for your organization.
Click here to download our 2010 wall calendar. This full-color calendar includes our open enrollment courses and monthly equipment promotions so you can save on the fall protection and rescue gear you need to get the job done safely. If you would like a glossy, bound wall calendar, email cummings@gravitec.com with "calendar" in the subject line and include your mailing address. It's our gift to you.
Before making your travel arrangements to Bainbridge Island for any of our courses, visit our Student Resources page for links to everything from local weather and traffic conditions to the Washington State Ferries schedule and local lodging and restaurants. We've even provided links for things to do in the area while you're visiting us here. Don't forget to download our Student Welcome Packet, also located on the Student Resources page.
