OSHA & ANSI Compliant Fall Protection Training:

Authorized Person
Competent Person
Train the Trainer Courses

Our fall protection training courses are designed to be OSHA and ANSI compliant as well as providing the student with solid practical knowledge on how to identify and control common fall hazards. We offer courses in Authorized Person, Competent Person and Train the Trainer. Our classes are conducted at your location by knowledgeable trainers with minimum of 5 years experience teaching fall protection. Spanish speaking trainers are also available.

Why select CAI Safety for your fall protection training needs:

1. Turnkey Provider – Besides fall protection training, CAI also provide engineering, fabrication, installation, and certification services. What this means for you is that our trainers can inform you on the fall protection regulations as well as provide you with practical solutions on how to implement a fall protection plan.
2. Diverse Background – Since CAI provides a multitude of fall protection solutions including guardrails, horizontal lifelines, anchors and platforms, our trainers are exposed to a diverse range of fall protection solutions. The benefits to a student attending our training is that they are exposed to different ideas of eliminating and controlling fall hazards that they will encounter in their jobs.
3. Onsite Training – CAI will conduct fall protection classes for you at your site. This allows you to have a maximum number of personnel attend the training class without having to incur extra travel costs.
4. Customized – Your actual trainer will call you ahead of the training and go over the specific types of fall hazards that you may encounter. We will customize the training agenda with emphasis on your fall protection needs without compromising the OSHA or ANSI Z359.2 fall protection training requirements.
5. State of the Art Equipment – CAI trainers have the best range of fall protection equipment at their disposal to allow students to learn and practice during the training session.

Recommended for – All individuals who are working at heights.

Overview: This is our introductory course and offers an awareness of the issues involved with fall protection. This hands on interactive session is designed to help students identify a hazard, determine possible solutions, and implement fall protection solutions.

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

Topics Discussed:

• Fall hazard recognition, elimination, and control based on Fall protection Hierarchy
• Applicable OSHA and ANSI fall protection regulations
• Fall Protection System – Anchorage, Body Support, and Connecting Means
• Anchorage Point Requirements and Considerations
  
  Proper wear, use and inspection of
  Full Body Harness
  Shock Absorbing Lanyards
  Self Retracting Lifelines
  
• Introduction to the following systems:
  
  Cable and Rigid Rail Horizontal Lifelines
  Ladder Climbing Systems
  Work positioning systems
• Responsible Persons

Recommended for - Managers, immediate supervisors of authorized persons or individuals working at height. This training 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 incorporates extensive classroom and hands-on training; with both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of the US OSHA Regulations, and ANSI Z359.2 standard.

Topics Discussed:

• All topics covered under Authorized Person course.
• Fall protection system assessments
• OSHA, ANSI Z359.2 standard regulations relating to Fall Protection
• 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 and ANSI requirements as a Competent Person.

This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for training Authorized Persons. This course includes the Competent Person and Competent Inspector courses.

Overview: The Trainer program focuses on practical teaching and techniques in order to provide a trainer the ability to instruct a fall protection authorized person course. This course is a hands-on training and incorporates both written and practical examinations that are based on the requirements of OSHA Regulations, and the new ANSI Z359.2 standard.

This course enables the attendee to have documented fall protection experience, knowledge, and training to conduct Authorized Person Training within their company. Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging they have met or exceeded OSHA and ANSI requirements as a Competent Person and Authorized Person Trainer.

Topics Discussed:

• All topics covered in Competent Person
• Learning objectives
• Developing lesson plans
• Teaching Materials