Course Description
Gravitec's Qualified Fall Protection Person Course offers an advanced curriculum covering the five basic methods of fall protection and current fall protection practices, fall protection theory and fall protection engineering. Workshop exercises include calculation of clearances, energy dissipation, anchorage strengths, swing falls and performance of horizontal lifelines (including multiple spans, flexible anchorages, temperature effects, etc.). A detailed review of a fall hazard ranking system is also covered. Participants receive Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets for analysis of vertical lifelines, simple horizontal lifelines and complex horizontal lifelines. They are encouraged to ask site-specific questions. 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. It also meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2007, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code.
No cameras, camcorders, cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants or similar devices will be permitted during training.
Prerequisites
Minimum: High school level algebra (Pre-test available)
Preferred: Engineering, physics, technical diploma or degree
Course Duration
Five Days (40 Hours)Class Size
Minimum 8, Maximum 10 (1 Instructor); Minimum 14, Maximum 18 (2 Instructors)Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to solve most fall protection problems and identify those situations where additional expertise or knowledge is required. They will also be capable of performing all calculations needed to design safe and effective fall protection systems.
Students will be familiar with the following:
- The Role of the Competent Person and Qualified Person (Reference OSHA)
- Assessing Clearance Requirements
- Prioritizing Hazard Abatement Methods
- Using Relative Risk Rating Systems
- Five Forms of Fall Protection: Hierarchy, Legislative Requirements and Applications
- Evaluating Fall Protection Plans
- Theory of Energy Dissipation When Arresting a Fall
- Calculating Personal Energy Absorber Deployment
- Calculating the Distance Fallen During a Swing Fall
- Calculating Maximum Arrest Force and Elongation of Vertical Lifelines
- Assessing Energy Absorption by Ductile Anchorages
- Proving Structural Capacity Using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
- Calculating Tension and Sag of Simple Horizontal Lifelines Using Energy Methods
- Use of In-Line Energy Absorbers in Horizontal Lifelines
- Complex Horizontal Lifelines and When to Involve Experts
Resource Materials
Students will receive both a plastic wallet certificate and paper certificate of completion, suitable for framing. They will also receive Gravitec's Qualified Fall Protection Person Manual and access to our toll-free number for ongoing technical assistance.
Course Credits
4.0 Continuing Education Units, accredited by the International Association for Continued Education and Training, are awarded upon completion of this course.
