Course Description
Gravitec's Authorized Fall Protection Person Course is best-suited for workers at height who are required to have a working knowledge of the safe use fall protection systems and their components. The course curriculum includes classroom sessions focused on fall protection theory and practical hands-on exercises. It covers the use of the most common, commercially available fall protection systems. (This course does not address the installation, design or erection of fall protection systems.) Depending on the length of the course, students also learn how to select an appropriate fall protection system and participate in exercises in which they must assess a fall hazard, determine feasible fall protection solutions, and install and inspect those solutions. (Rescue training is not included in this course.) Students are provided with a summary of the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code and OSHA's fall protection regulations. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that the principles presented in the course are understood. Documentation is available to satisfy your company's due diligence and regulatory requirements.
This course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2001), the highest industry standard for training.
Gravitec can supply all necessary fall protection equipment for this course.
No cameras, camcorders, cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants or similar devices will be permitted during training.
Course Duration
Three Days (24 Hours)
The length of this course can be adjusted based on the amount of fall protection equipment used in the student's workplace.
Class Size
Minimum 8, Maximum 10 (1 Instructor); Minimum 14, Maximum 18 (2 Instructors)Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will understand and be capable of properly using the fall protection systems covered in the course. They will also understand how to identify fall hazards, how to avoid falls and how to protect themselves in the event of a fall.
Students will be familiar with the following elements of fall protection:
- Fundamentals of Fall Protection
- Regulatory Requirements for Fall Protection
- Responsible Persons
- Hierarchy of Fall Protection
- Anchorage Requirements
- Energy Absorbing Lanyards
- Function and Purpose of Energy Absorbers
- Fall Protection Hardware Compatibility
- Work-Positioning Systems
- Inspecting Fall Protection Systems
- Donning a Full Body Harness
- Self-Retracting Lifelines
- Vertical Lifelines
- Horizontal Lifelines
- Ladder Safety Systems
Resource Materials
Students will receive a plastic wallet certificate of completion, Gravitec’s Fall Protection Authorized Person Manual and access to our toll-free number for ongoing technical assistance.Course Credits
Students who complete a two- or three-day course will be awarded 1.6 or 2.4 Continuing Education Units respectively, accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
