Workplace Safety Classes
Fall Protection Authorized User Training
Program Details
8 hours (classroom and hands-on)
Prerequisites
None
Description
Authorized User Fall Protection training helps workers understand the mechanics and performance of each piece of equipment they use on the job. Authorized Persons typically use pre-established fall protection systems and are not responsible for selecting anchorages or systems. They know how the equipment works but may not have the in-depth knowledge to determine what fall protection should initially be established. Authorized Persons usually work closely with Competent Persons or Competent Rescuers.
Participants will learn fall hazard identification, fundamentals of working at height, fall protection oversight, basic system components, pre-use inspections, harness donning and inspection, emergency procedures, regulatory compliance, and equipment maintenance and storage. This comprehensive training ensures workers can use fall protection systems effectively and safely.
Regulatory
- OSHA CFR 1926.32(d): "Authorized person" means a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at a specific location at the job site.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.503: Training Requirements for Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1910.132-140, Subpart I: OSHA PPE Regulations
- 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M
- All employees exposed to fall hazards in construction work need training in the recognition and avoidance of fall hazards and in the use of any fall protection systems to be used, pursuant to, as applicable, 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2), 29 CFR 1926.503, or 29 CFR 1926.1060.
What You Will Learn
- Regulatory Compliance
- Fall hazard identification
- Fundamentals of working at height
- Fall protection oversight
- Basic system components
- Pre-use inspections
- Harness donning and inspection
- Equipment Maintenance and Storage
- Overview of Emergency Procedures and Rescue Plans
Training Requirements
An Authorized Person shall participate in classroom training prior to being exposed to fall hazards in the workplace. Classroom training is defined as “A location that is conducive for the candidate to comprehend and retain the material presented.” The initial training, at minimum, must ensure that the employee has had an opportunity to use the equipment in a safe environment. Furthermore, the equipment should be of a like or similar type that the employee will utilize in his/her workplace. After this initial training, the employee must work under the supervision of a Competent Person in the workplace.
OSHA Definition of an Authorized Person
The OSHA definition of an Authorized Person means a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at a specific location at the job site. No course alone can provide that authority since it can only be provided by the employer.
Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: 8 Hours
