Introduction
Learning how to minimize the risk of potentially dangerous or fatal fall hazards allows organizations to take a proactive approach to worker safety. This two-day workshop provides an overview of effective fall protection programs, giving participants proven strategies for identifying, evaluating and controlling fall hazards. All information presented will be in accordance with new OSHA fall protection regulations, as well as the ANSI Z359 family of fall protection standards, EN standards, and other global rules.
Program Objectives
Discuss best practices for maintaining an effective fall protection program, especially in addressing compliance issues with new OSHA regulations
• To introduce key changes introduced by new OSHA fall protection regulations
• To increase participants’ awareness of the importance of fall protection
• To explain the key elements of a managed fall protection program
• To provide examples of common fall protection issues
• To explain important fall protection equipment limitations and proper uses
• To describe meaningful guidance from ANSI, EN and other global fall protection standards
Program Contents
• Overview of new OSHA regulations and other work at height standards
• Fall protection program overview
• Fall hazard surveys
• Walking/working surfaces and access devices
• Personal protective equipment
• Equipment components
• Equipment use and limitations
• Equipment inspection
• Anchorages
• Fall clearance distance
• Fall protection rescue
Assessment and Certification
On successful completion of the workshop, the participant will receive an attendance certificate from American Society of Safety Engineers
Target Audience
Because fall protection requires participation from many levels within an organization, a wide variety of attendees would benefit from this workshop—from management to skilled trades. This information is especially applicable for safety professionals and managers so they can avoid putting their workers in dangerous situations. All industries, but especially the petroleum industry, will benefit from this material.
• Safety professionals
• General Managers
• Project Managers
• Engineers
• Supervisors/Superintendents
• Anyone responsible for training, supervision or equipment procurement for work at height
