CPT 101

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.