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Fall Protection Competent Inspector
Fall Protection Competent Person
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Fall Protection Competent Person Refresher
Fall Protection Competent Person/Program Administrator
Fall Protection Competent Person/Qualified Person
Confined Space Entry Supervisor/Entrants Course
Confined Space Rescue Course
Confined Space Trainer Course
Fall Protection Authorized Person
Wind Energy Competent Rescuer
Wind Energy Competent Rescuer & Competent Rescuer Trainer
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Outreach Training Course
OSHA 30 Hour Construction Outreach Training Program #510

Course Selection Criteria - Questions and Answers

Q: I work at heights but do not supervise anyone. What training do I need?
A: 4 hour Authorized Person course (this does not qualify for telecommunication towers)

Q: I work on telecommunication towers, what training do I need?
A: Competent Climber/Rescue

Q: I supervise people at heights, what training do I need?
A: Competent Person

Q: I manage and/or need to develop a fall protection program, what training do I need?
A: Competent Person/Program Administrator

Q: Is refresher training required with the new ANSI standard?
A: Yes, Authorized Person and Competent Person every two years and Competent Rescuer annually.

Q: I need to train competent person and/or authorized persons, what training do I need?
A: Competent Person Trainer

Q: I’m a competent person and need to develop and manage a rescue program, what additional training do I need?
A: Competent Rescue

Q: I’m a competent person who would like to be an instructor for our rescue program, what additional training do I need?
A: Competent Rescue Trainer

Duration: 2 days (16 Hours)
This course is designed for managers, immediate supervisors of authorized rescuers or individuals working at height and is for the supervision, implementation and monitoring of a managed fall protection rescue program.

Overview: This is a pass/fail program, incorporates extensive class room and hands-on training and incorporates both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, ANSI standard and CSA. This course will involve a high degree of hands on scenarios and will require workers to actively participate in rescue operations.

Students attending this course will expand their knowledge and ability on how to utilize pre-engineered rescue equipment and rescue techniques for safe and efficient rescues. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Rescuer.

Topics Discussed:

• Fall hazard elimination and controls methods
• Applicable fall protection and rescue regulations
• Assessment of fall hazards to determine rescue method
• The responsibilities of Competent Industrial Rescuers
• Detailed inspection and recording of rescue equipment components and systems
• Rescue system assessments and determining when a system is unsafe
• Development of written fall protection rescue procedures
• Industrial rescue techniques specific to the elements within the “Hierarchy of a Rescue”

Cost: $920

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Duration: 2 days (16 Hours)
This course is designed for managers, immediate supervisors of authorized rescuers or individuals working at height and is for the supervision, implementation and monitoring of a managed fall protection rescue program.

Overview: This is a pass/fail program, incorporates extensive class room and hands-on training and incorporates both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, ANSI standard and CSA. This course will involve a high degree of hands on scenarios and will require workers to actively participate in rescue operations.

Students attending this course will expand their knowledge and ability on how to utilize pre-engineered rescue equipment and rescue techniques for safe and efficient rescues. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Rescuer.

Topics Discussed:

• Fall hazard elimination and controls methods
• Applicable fall protection and rescue regulations
• Assessment of fall hazards to determine rescue method
• The responsibilities of Competent Tower Rescuers
• Detailed inspection and recording of rescue equipment components and systems
• Rescue system assessments and determining when a system is unsafe
• Development of written fall protection rescue procedures
• Industrial rescue techniques for Tower Climbers:

Solo Rescuer
Team Base Rescue
Scene Size-up (electrical hazard)
Initial patient assessment

Cost: $920

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Duration: (4-Hour Course)

This is a comprehensive inspection course which after completion will allow those responsible for the inspection of Fall protection equipment to make educated decisions on the suitability for use.  The training will also include Standards and regulations, incorporating what they require and how they relate to the inspection process.

Course Topics:

• Standards – ANSI ( American National Standards Institute)

• Regulations – OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

• Liability

• Inspection Process for a range of fall protection equipment

  •  Full Body Harnesses

  •  Shock Absorbing and Positioning Lanyards

  •  Self Retracting Lifelines

  •  Anchorage Connectors

• Key Inspection Components

  • Webbing, Hardware, Stitching, Labels, Buckles, D-rings

• Documentation methods / Recording and Logging of Inspections

• Technical Bulletins

Who Should Attend:  Employees who will be assigned a task to work at heights, issued fall protection equipment and required to inspect their equipment.

Cost: $200.00 USD

Please contact Training at 1-800-328-6146 Ext: 6242

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Duration: 2.5 days (20 Hours)

The Competent Person course is designed for managers, immediate supervisors of authorized persons or individuals working at height. This training also includes Competent Person and Competent Inspector.

Overview: This course is for individuals that are responsible for the supervision, implementation and monitoring of a managed fall protection program. This course is a pass/fail program, it incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training and both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, ANSI Z359.2 standard and CSA.

Topics Discussed:

• Fall protection system assessments

• OSHA, ANSI Z359.2 standard and CSA regulations relating to Fall Protection

• Fall hazard elimination and controls

• Fall hazard surveys and procedures

• Detailed equipment inspection

• Development and implementation of Fall Protection plans and programs

• Traditional Fall Protection (e.g. handrails, guardrails, etc.)

• Fall Restraint systems

• Fall Arrest systems (incl.: personal fall arrest systems, nets, safe work zones and more)

• Fall protection rescue procedures

• Selection and use of non-certified anchorages

• Competent person responsibilities

Students will expand their knowledge and ability to identify hazardous conditions, develop programs and make equipment selections to properly deal with fall hazards. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Person.

Cost: $1,045.00 USD

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Duration: 5 days (40 Hours)

This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for training Competent or Authorized Persons. This course includes the 2.5 day (20 hour) Competent Person and Competent Inspector courses.

Overview: The Competent Trainer program focuses on practical teaching and techniques in order to provide a trainer the ability to instruct a 4-hour fall protection awareness course. This course is a pass/fail program and incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training and incorporates both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, the new ANSI Z359.2 standard and CSA.

This course enables the attendee to have documented fall protection experience, knowledge and training to conduct competent or authorized person training within your company.  

Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Person and Competent Person Trainer.

Topics Discussed:

• All topics covered in Competent Person
• Learning objectives
• Developing lesson plans
• Skills in adult education

Cost: $2,445.00 USD

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Duration: 1 day (8 Hours)

Competent Person refresher training shall be conducted at least every two years to stay current with the fall protection and rescue educational industry requirements or when new fall protection systems are used or installed or new fall hazards are encountered.

Overview: The Competent Person Refresher will demonstrate shill sets as a Competent Person and be make knowledgeable in the new regulation standards and equipment as a competent person.

Students will expand their knowledge and ablility to identify hazardous conditions, develop programs and make equipment selections to properly deal with fall hazards. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Person.

Topics Discussed:

• Fall Protection Regulations

• Fall hazard elimination and controls

• Fall hazard surveys and procedures

• Competent person responsibilities

• Detailed equipment inspection

• Fall protection system assessments

Please call 1-800-328-6146 ext 6242

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Duration: 4 days (32 Hours)

The Competent Person/Program Administrator training course is designed for managers, immediate supervisors of individuals working at height, safety professionals or other key personnel that are responsible for the supervision, implementation and monitoring of a managed fall protection program. This training includes the 2.5 day (20 hour) Competent Person and Competent Inspector courses.

Overview: This course is a pass/fail program, it incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training and incorporates both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, the new ANSI Z359.2 standard and CSA.

Students attending this course will expand their knowledge and ability to identify hazardous conditions, develop programs and make equipment selections to properly deal with those hazards. The Program Administrator training builds upon the two and a half day Competent Person course adding in key components that are necessary in the estalishment of fall protection programs and system development. Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Program Administrator and Competent Person. Additionally, upon completion, the students will receive templates to develop a fall protection plan and conduct fall hazard surveys.

Topics Discussed:

• Regulations relating to all fall protection topics

• Developing and maintaining a managed fall protection program

• Fall hazard surveys

• Selection and appointment of safety committee personnel

• Fall protection system selection and equipment maintenance criteria

• Development of approved equipment purchase lists

• Selection and appointment of competent and qualified people

• Writion all protection procedures

• Development of engineering system policies

• Development of written fall protection procedures; rescue procedures; and training programs

• Accident/incident/near miss investigations

Cost: $1,950.00 USD

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Duration: 5 days (40 Hours)

The Qualified Person training course is designed for the professional engineer who is charged with the design and installation of horizontal systems, engineered anchorages and specific vertical fall arrest systems.

Overview: The Fall Protection Qualified Person course is a combination of theory and practice, building upon a solid base of practical fall protection and expanding upon the design and implementation of fall protection systems. Curriculum details the process and calculations necessary to design a fall arrest system and requires a strong understanding of engineering principals. It is important to note that structural analyses and structural engineering concepts are not taught though they are referenced throughout the course. This is a very involved course, which will expand beyond the skill basics of fall protection and provide the necessary knowledge basis for the development and implementation of fall protection systems.The first 2.5 days of this course will include the prerequisite of Competent Person. Bring your calculator!

Topics Discussed:

• Fall hazard elimination and control methods

• Applicable fall protection regulations

• Responsibilities of Qualified Persons

• Inspection of equipment components and systems

• Preparing fall hazard surveys

• Selection gall protection systems

• Developing engineering systems standards

• Determining system clearance requirements

• Designing and selecting anchorages

• Determining when fall protection systems anre infeasible

• Designing new and evaluating existing horizontal lifelines

• Assessing system component compatibility

• Fall protection system assessments and determining when a system is unsafe

• Analyzing various anchorages

• Developing written fall protection procedures and rescue procedures

• Determining swing fall impact forces

• Determining potential impact forces

• Investigating incidents and near misses

This is a competency based course which will require a minimum passing grade on all tests and assignments and incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, ANSI Z359.2 standard and CSA. Upon successful completion of theis course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as aCompetent Person/Qualified Person.

Cost: $2,570.00 USD

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Duration: 2 days (16 Hours)

This course is designed for personnel who supervise or must access and work within Confined Spaces.

Overview: The focus of this course is confined space entry, egress and rescue training. It is designed for entry supervisors, entrants, & attendants. The course involves both classroom presentations as well as a high degree of hands-on scenarios that will require attendees to actively participate in confined space and rescue applications. The training utilizes pre-engineered rescue systems and techniques that are easily adaptable to both team and peer rescue. It should be noted that this is not a technical rope rescue course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements.

Topics Discussed:

• Defining Confined Spaces.

• Understanding legislative and operational requirements.

• Understanding how to identify typical hazards and associated risks.

• Understanding how to assess and control hazards.

• Managing work permits.

• Understanding how to implement isolation strategies.

• Understanding selection and use of equipment for entry and egress.

• Understanding and implementing ventilation techniques.

• How to select and use respiratory protection equipment (SCBA).

• Proper utilization of gas monitoring equipment

• Planning for Confined Space entry.

• Understanding the roles and procedures for Confined Space work.

• Understanding basic rescue and emergency response procedures.

Cost: $925.00 USD

For more information please call 1-800-328-6146 x 6242

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Duration: 3 days (24 Hours)

This course is for personnel who supervise or must access, work and/or perform rescue within Confined Spaces.  This course includes the 2 day (16 hour) Confined Space Entry Supervisor/Entrant Course.

Overview: The focus of this course is confined space rescue training.  It is designed for entry supervisors and/or entrants. The course involves both classroom presentations as well as a high degree of hands-on scenarios that will require attendees to actively participate in confined space rescue applications. The training utilizes pre-engineered rescue systems and techniques that are easily adaptable to both team and peer rescue. Specific focus on the implementation and monitoring of a rescue plan will be covered. It should be noted that this is not a technical rope rescue course.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements.

Topics Addressed:

• Defining Confined Space Rescue
• Understanding hazards and associated risks for confined space rescues.
• Managing and developing Confined Space Rescue plans.
• Understanding the personnel roles and procedures for Confined Space Rescue.
• Understanding how to conduct a Non-Entry Rescue.
• Understanding how to conduct an Entry Rescue.
• Understanding selection and use of equipment for rescue entry and egress.
• Understanding basic rescue and emergency response procedures.

Cost: $1,400 USD

For more information please call 1-800-328-6146 x 6242

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Duration: 4 days (32 Hours)

This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for training Confined Space Entrants and/or Attendants.  This course includes the 2 day (16 hour) Confined Space Entry Supervisor/Entrant Course, 1 day (8 hour) Confined Space Rescue course and the 1 day (8 hour) Confined Space Trainer Course.

Overview: The Confined Space Trainer course focuses on practical teaching and techniques to instruct coworkers in the basics of working in Confined Space and conducting Confined Space Rescues.  This course is a pass/fail program and incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training.  It also incorporates both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements.

Topics Discussed:

• All topics covered in Confined Space Entry Supervisor and Entrant Course
• All topics covered in Confined Space Rescue Course
• Learning objectives
• Developing lesson plans
• Skills in adult education

Cost: $2,150 USD

For more information please call 1-800-328-6146 x 6242

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Duration: 0.5 days (4 Hours)

This course is designed for individuals working at height.

Overview: This course offers an awareness of the issues involved with fall protection. A focus on the theory of fall protection and the need to protect workers at height highlights this informative seminar. Participants are introduced to the legislation governing fall protection as well as the components of a fall protection system including body holding devices, anchorages, connectors and rescue.

Upon successful completion of this course the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as an Authorized Person.

Topics Discussed:

• Fall hazard recognition

• Fall hazard elimination and controls methods

• Applicable fall protection regulations

• The responsibilities of designated persons under this standard

• How to use written fall protection procedures

• Inspection of equipment components and systems before use

• Fall protection rescue procedures

Cost: Call for more information 1-800-328-6146 X 6242

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Duration: 2 days (16 Hours)
This course provides training for individuals that work on Wind Turbines and want to be a Competent Rescuer. It is also for individuals including managers and immediate supervisors of authorized rescuers who work at height during the construction and maintenance of wind turbines.

Overview: Wind turbine installation and maintenance are not easy tasks. A turbine is a high-risk environment with a number of danger areas where workers are exposed to fall risk and potentially require a rescue. 

This course is specifically designed for individuals who work at height on wind turbines and is a pass/fail program that incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training.  The course has both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of US OSHA Regulations, the ANSI Z359.2 standard and CSA.

The course involves a high degree of hands-on scenarios and will require workers to actively participate in rescue operations.

Students attending this course will expand their knowledge and ability on how to utilize pre-engineered rescue equipment and rescue techniques for safe and efficient rescues. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Rescuer.

Topics Discussed:

• Fall hazard elimination and controls methods

• Applicable fall protection and rescue regulations

• Assessment of fall hazards to determine rescue methods

• The responsibilities of Competent and Authorized Rescuers

• Detailed inspection and recording of rescue equipment components and systems

• Rescue system assessments and determining when a system is unsafe

• Development of written fall protection rescue plan and procedures

Hands-On Learning: (from a fixed ladder, nacelle and hub evacuation simulations)

• Self rescue techniques

• Assisted self rescue techniques

• Mechanically aided rescue techniques

• Rescue Pick offs of a suspended worker

• Victim Packaging

• Equipment Inspection, Care and Maintenance

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the attendee will be able to:

• Anticipate the need for a planned rescue and develop the necessary rescue procedures before authorized persons start their workplace activities.

• Obtain a working knowledge of current fall protection and planned rescue regulations, standards, equipment and systems.

• Prepare, update, review and approve planned rescue procedures.

• Identify the resources necessary and available and be able to conduct a safe, prompt and effective rescue from heights on a wind turbine. 

• Know the hazards associated with rescue from heights and the required procedures necessary to mitigate the hazards within the area of the rescue.

• Verify that the rescue equipment markings, condition and instructions are appropriate.

• Verify that response procedures and rescue performances are evaluated at least annually.

Cost: $920.00 USD

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Duration: 4 days (32 Hours)

This course provides training for individuals that work on Wind Turbines and want to be a Competent Rescuer and subsequently deliver Authorized Rescuer training to their employees.  The Prerequisite for this course is successful completion of the 2 day (16 hour) Wind Energy Competent Person course.

Overview: With the growing demand for height safety training within the Wind Energy markets, Capital Safety has developed a training program that prepares employers, to conduct on-site rescue training to their employees.

This course is specifically designed for individuals who work at height on wind turbines and is a pass/fail program that incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training.  The first two days of this program is the Wind Energy Competent Rescuer course.  The final 2 days are focused on adult learning, lesson plan development and teaching methods so that the attendee can effectively conduct Wind Energy Authorized Rescuer training.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements as a Competent Rescuer and Authorized Rescuer Trainer.

Topics Discussed:

• All topics covered in the Wind Energy Competent Rescuer course

• Adult Learning and presentation techniques

• Developing lesson plans

• Conducting safe rescue training

• Developing practical rescue evaluation capabilities

• Training documentation requirements and administration

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the attendee will be able to:

• Demonstrate all competencies from the Wind Energy Competent Rescuer course.

• Be able to prepare and present on-site the Wind Energy Authorized Rescuer course to their respective employees.

• Be in accordance with ANSI Z359.2-2007 as a Competent Rescuer Trainer

• Provide the necessary documentation, exams and certificate of completion for their students.

Resource Materials:  Participants will also receive the following upon completion of their training:

• Wind Energy Competent Rescuer, Authorized Rescuer and Competent Rescuer trainer manuals.

• Digital Powerpoint® presentation for the Wind Energy Authorized Rescuer course.

• Authorized Rescuer course outline and course exam.

• Written rescue plan example

• Administrative tools to register students and provide certificate of completion documentation.. 

Cost: $1,950.00 USD

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Duration: 1.5 Days (10 hours)

The 10 hour OSHA Training Program is designed for individuals that work in the construction industry. 
Overview: This course offers an awareness of construction site safety and the standards required.  Participants are introduced to construction site hazards and the tools necessary to mitigate injuries.

(Offered in both English and Spanish)

Upon completion of this course the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA completion of 10 hours of training.  A course completion card will be forwarded to the student.

Topics Discussed:

• Introduction to OSHA

• Fall protection

• Electrical hazards

• Caught in/between, and struck by

• Personal protective equipment

• Hazard Communication

• Scaffold safety

• Crane hazard recognition

• Stairways and ladders

Cost: $200.00 USD

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Duration: 4 days (30 Hours)

The 30 hour OSHA Training Program is designed for managers, immediate supervisors of authorized persons or individuals working directly with subcontractors.

Students attending this course will expand their knowledge and ability to identify hazardous conditions, develop OSHA programs and make equipment selections to properly deal with those hazards. This course is a pass/fail program. It incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training.  Students will become familiar with the standards found in 29 CFR 1926, as well as the tools necessary for future research and problem solving.  Upon completion of this course, the student’s records will be sent to the OSHA Region 6 Education Center and a course completion card will be issued.

Introduction to OSHA

•  OSH Act, General Duty Clause, Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Whistleblower Rights,

Recordkeeping basics

• Inspections, Citations, and Penalties

• General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person, Subpart C

• Value of Safety and Health

• OSHA Website, OSHA 800 number and available resources

OSHA Focus Four Hazards

• Fall Protection, Subpart M (e.g., floors, platforms, roofs)

• Electrical, Subpart K (e.g., overhead power lines, power tools and cords, temporary wiring, grounding)

• Struck by (e.g., falling objects, trucks, cranes, constructing masonry walls)

• Caught in/between (e.g., trench hazards, unguarded machinery, equipment)

Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment

Health Hazards in Construction

Stairways and Ladders

• Other Topics

• Fire Protection and Prevention, Subpart F

• Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal, Subpart H

• Tools - Hand and Power, Subpart I

• Welding and Cutting, Subpart J

• Scaffolds, Subpart L

• Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors, Subpart N

• Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection; and Signs, Signals and Barricades, Subparts O, W, and G

• Excavations, Subpart P

• Concrete and Masonry Construction, Subpart Q

• Steel Erection, Subpart R

• Safety and Health Program

• Confined Space Entry

• Powered Industrial Vehicles

• Ergonomics

Course Materials:
Reference materials, OSHA Construction Handbook, Course Completion card.

Cost: $510.00 USD

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