Fall Protection: Fundamentals for General Industry

Whenever any worker in General Industry is exposed to fall-hazards of at least four-feet, OSHA requires that employers ensure employees are protected by conventional fall protection. Although a variety of fall protection systems are available, each situation is unique, and the systems available and permitted may be limited. More importantly, employers must ensure that employees are protected by properly selecting, designing and implementing a proper fall-protection system. This course is intended for competent persons, as well as managers, supervisors, leads, and safety personnel, to understand the various fall protection systems, OSHA’s requirements under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, and the responsibilities of designated competent person(s).

• Overview of fall hazards
• Requirements for differing fall-hazard conditions
• Principles and design of guardrail systems, personal fall-arrest systems, positioning device systems, travel-restraint systems, safety-net systems and covers
• Rooftops
• Stairways and ships-ladders
• Fixed and portable ladders

Length: 7.5 hours

Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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