Basic Users of Fall Protection and Scaffolding

November 13, 2017  / 7:30 am – 11:30 am

This training course will provide employees a basic understanding of the OSHA fall protection requirements, how to use fall protection equipment, and the basic elements of a fall protection rescue. Additionally, in this course we will review the basic requirements of scaffold safety including the OSHA scaffold standard.

Benefits of Attending:

• Identify fall hazards;
• Evaluate fall hazards and establish fall protection systems;
• Know where to find the OSHA fall protection requirements;
• Know the requirements for rescue in the event of a fall;
• Know the general OSHA scaffolding requirements; and
• Identify the elements of a safely erected frame scaffold.

Develop Your Knowledge and Learn More About:

• The anatomy of a fall;
• The need for fall protection;
• Types of fall protection;
• The various height requirements for fall protection according to the OSHA Construction standards;
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems including impact force, anchors, body harnesses, connectors, and deceleration devices;
• Calculate fall distance;
• Rescue planning; and
• General OSHA scaffold requirements.

Who Should Attend:

This program is designed for construction employees including laborers, carpenters, specialty contractors, foremen, superintendents, and safety managers.

Instructor:

Kevin Keith, Director of Safety Services, ABC Keystone, provides safety trainings and safety services for the Chapter’s members. Kevin is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. He has been providing Health and Safety services since 1996. Kevin is an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer for the Mid-Atlantic OTI Education Center. He has aided with Workers’ Compensation, ergonomics, rehabilitation, fall protection system design and install, developed safety programs for automated systems, jobsite audits, PIT operator trainings, and an extensive list of trainings related to OSHA and safety during his career.

Price included: various course materials, certificate of completion.

Preferred registration date: November 5, 2017

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