KStrong® Competent Person Fall Protection Certification - 2-Day Training

⚠️ IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTICE

Please note that this class requires a minimum of 8 registrants to proceed.

We strongly recommend that you DO NOT book non-refundable travel or accommodations until you have received a final "Class Confirmation" email from KStrong.

Important Note:

This is a full 2-day (16-hour) Competent Person Training Course.

• Day 1: November 10th – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Day 2: November 11th – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The cost of this training event includes lunch provided on both days and a group dinner the evening of Day 1.

OVERALL COURSE OBJECTIVE

The Competent Person Fall Protection certification training course is designed to introduce safety professionals, construction inspectors, and similar personnel with current and updated knowledge of fall protection principles, hazard identification, fall protection systems, program development/implementation, and relevant standards and regulations.

The course covers the use, selection, and installation of conventional and non-conventional fall protection equipment. This course also addresses relevant fall protection regulations and fall hazard identification. These components, combined with the hands-on set-up of fall protection systems, instill a working knowledge of all the essential elements of a fall protection program.

The course curriculum includes both classroom sessions and practical hands-on exercises. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that students understand the principles presented. Documentation is available to satisfy due diligence and regulatory requirements. In addition, comprehensive training will be provided on proper inspection methods of Personal Fall Arrest Equipment.

Resource Materials

Each participant shall receive a wall-mount certificate of completion, suitable for framing.

Upon completion, attendees will have advanced knowledge of the following:

• Fundamentals of Fall Protection
• Anchorage Requirements
• Energy Absorbing Lanyards
• Function and Purpose of Energy Absorbers
• Fall Protection Hardware Compatibility
• Work Positioning Systems
• Inspecting Fall Protection Systems
• Installing Fall Protection Systems
• Calculating Required Clearances
• Determining Acceptable Anchorages
• Selecting Fall Protection System Components
• Fall Protection and Fall Arrest Theory
• Hierarchy of Fall Protection
• Conventional Fall Protection (Guarding Systems)
• Standards and Regulations Affecting the Fall Protection Industry
• Recognizing and Identifying Fall Hazards
• All Commercially Available Fall Arrest Systems
• Donning a Full Body Harness
• Self-Retracting Lifelines
• Vertical Lifelines
• Horizontal Lifelines
• Engineered Horizontal Lifelines
• Ladder Climbing Devices
• Rescue Theory
• Troubleshooting Fall Restraint Systems and Fall Arrest Systems
• Setting Up and Using Temporary Systems
• Fall Protection Plans and Fall Protection Procedures
• Detailed Inspection, Care and Maintenance
• Specialty Fall Arrest Systems
• Anchorages: Certified and Non-Certified
• Rescue and Applications in Fall Protection
• Fall Arrest and Restraint Component
• Fall Protection Regulations (OSHA) and Fall Protection Standards (ANSI)

⚠️ IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTICE

Please note that this class requires a minimum of 8 registrants to proceed.

We strongly recommend that you DO NOT book non-refundable travel or accommodations until you have received a final "Class Confirmation" email from KStrong.