Competent Person for Fall Protection — Refresher Training
Stay compliant and confident on-site with this OSHA-aligned refresher for Competent Persons and supervisors responsible for fall protection.
Course Overview
This refresher program reinforces the knowledge and skills required to oversee fall protection systems and ensures compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500 Subpart M. The course covers updated technologies, inspection techniques, rescue planning, recordkeeping, and practical application to maintain a safe workplace.
Why choose this course?
- OSHA-compliant: Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500 Subpart M requirements.
- Updated knowledge: Covers recent changes, technologies, and best practices.
- Experienced instructors: Industry professionals translate regulations into practical guidance.
- Interactive & practical: Includes hands-on sessions for inspections, system checks, and hazard recognition.
What you will learn
- Roles and duties of a Competent Person for fall protection
- Recognizing and evaluating fall hazards on construction and industrial sites
- Inspection procedures for PFAS components: anchors, lanyards, energy absorbers, and harnesses
- Planning fall protection systems and rescue operations
- Reviewing regulatory changes, incident analysis, and best practices
- Recordkeeping and maintaining compliance documentation
Who needs this course?
This refresher is intended for:
- Certified Competent Persons for fall protection
- Supervisors and safety coordinators overseeing work at heights
- Construction and maintenance managers responsible for fall hazard mitigation
Format & Duration
- Format
- SCORM-compliant eLearning for LMS delivery, or instructor-led with practical inspection sessions
- Duration
- 2–4 hours (refresher); instructor-led options include hands-on inspections
- Assessment
- Knowledge checks, practical evaluation; certificate issued upon successful completion
Upon completing the OSHA Competent Person for Fall Protection Training course, the learner will achieve the following:
- Grasp OSHA regulations relevant to fall protection.
- Understand the obligations of a competent person concerning fall protection.
- Identify the three primary types of fall protection systems.
- Comprehend the requisites for the safe and efficient utilization of personal fall arrest systems and their diverse components.
- Determine the overall fall clearance distance for a personal fall arrest system.
- Master the process of donning a full-body harness through six straightforward steps.
- Comprehend OSHA's regulatory mandates for the secure usage of ladders and stairways.
- Appreciate the significance of pre-operation inspections of vehicle and lift components to ensure worker safety when employing aerial lifts.