EM385 COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING (24HR)

This 24-hour Guardian Competent Person Training course is designed for those individuals who will be or are responsible for being a Competent Person, SSHO, or are involved with working at heights on an Army Corps of Engineers project or facility as prescribed by EM385-1-1.

This course will assist students in identifying fall hazards and best practices in identifying and eliminating predictable slip, trip, and fall hazards.

All students will participate in classroom, hands-on instruction, and student-performed exercises that will cover:

• ACE, ANSI, manufacturer, and all applicable regulations regarding the proper inspection, care, maintenance, storage and documentation of fall protection equipment.
• Hierarchy of fall protection.
• Passive vs. Active Fall Protection systems.
• Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest criteria.
• Fall clearance and swing fall calculations.
• Roles and responsibilities of end user and Competent Person.
• Hazard evaluation, identification, and elimination.
• Requirements of rescue.
• Proper donning of Fall Protection equipment.
• Construct and evaluate Fall Protection Hazard Assessments (AHA).
• Equipment selection and evaluation.
• Selection and use of certified and non-certified anchors.
• Fall Protection in regard to aerial lifts and ladders.

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate a proficiency in:

• Understanding of the EM385 Fall Protection rules.
• Proper inspection and documentation of fall protection equipment.
• Knowledge necessary to fill the role of Competent Person in Fall Protection.
• Understanding of the proper procedures and tools required for Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest.
• Proper anchor selection.
• The ability to create a safe “at heights” work environment and protect workers.

Participants will receive:

• Competent Person wall certificate, photo wallet card, and hard hat sticker.
• Extensive Fall Protection knowledge and understanding.
• Individual Fall Protection workbook and student materials.