Competent Person, Fall Protection For Construction

The Competent Person, Fall Protection for Construction online safety course is an advanced-level program designed to teach construction supervisors, managers, and owners how to designate a competent person for fall protection training and to ensure the individual is properly qualified to fulfill fall safety on the job site. Participants in this online safety course will learn about applicable OSHA regulations, including Title 29 Part 1926. Additionally, students will learn what is required by California/OSHA, as well as other states to satisfy the designation of a competent person for fall protection. OSHA Education School’s online Competent Person, Fall Protection for Construction course will help supervisors, managers, and owners select a person with the appropriate background in all applicable fall protection requirements. Furthermore, the course will teach both OSHA and state requirements needed to find the correct person to act as the competent person on the jobsite. Course topics will include the following: Introduction to competent person, fall protection Factors associated with naming a competent person Competent person responsibilities Regulations surrounding California and other states Applicable industry terms including, but not limited to, OSHA Regulation Title 29 Part 1926, California/OSHA Title 8, OSHA technical manual OSHA directives, and more

OSHA Education School’s online Competent Person, Fall Protection for Construction course will teach individuals how to appoint a competent person to oversee fall protection safety and training on the construction jobsite. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals will be able to: Identify federal and state regulations regarding the status of a competent person Determine the responsibilities and capabilities of a competent person Know where to find additional information about the requirements of a competent person