CPT 101

Fall Protection for the Competent Person

This three day course is designed for personnel who may be designated as the Competent Person by their employer for typical construction-related activities involving working at height. It is also recommended for any construction, maintenance, or supervisory personnel who use fall prevention and/or protection equipment and systems or who will be responsible for safety at their job sites where fall hazards exist. Topics include: fall hazard recognition, evaluation, and control; construction exposures and applications; detailed review of fall protection regulations and requirements; hierarchy of fall protection systems; fall hazard evaluation; eliminating and controlling fall hazards; Aerial Lifts and ladders; developing and maintaining a managed fall protection program; conducting fall hazard surveys and inspections; fall prevention and protection equipment and system selection and use; fall protection procedures, rescue procedures, training; and incident investigations. Training includes active participation with hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Prerequisites: OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction, OSHA #501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry, or ATP 191 Safety & Health Authorized Trainer. This course satisfies the requirements of OSHA, ANSI, and USACE 385-1-1.