Workplace Safety Classes

NATE Authorized Climber/Rescuer

Program Details:

16 hours (classroom and hands-on)

Prerequisites

None

Description

This course is designed for climbers with less than 90 days of climbing experience. It includes half a day of classroom instruction and half a day of practical instruction, which will consist of basic and advanced climbing and tower rescue procedures. Students will participate in several rescue scenarios. Successful completion of this course is dependent upon passing the written exam and satisfactory demonstration of skills on the tower.

Regulatory

This course meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the NATE Climber/Rescuer Training Standard (NATE CRTS). Meets/exceeds OSHA and ANSI standards (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, and ANSI Z359).

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 or 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: Two Days