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Fall Protection Training

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Fall Protection & Competent Person Safety Training

When: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 6 & 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: 9101 Southern Pines Blvd. Suite 120 | Charlotte, NC 28273
Price: $475 for CAGC Members, $525 for Future Members

Course Description:

The Fall Protection in Construction Competent Person Safety Workshop is designed to provide the necessary training for participants to be designated by their employer as competent person for work involving fall exposures. The course includes an in-depth review of the OSHA 1926 Subpart M – Fall Protection regulations, as well as an overview of the fall protection regulations applicable to steel erection, scaffolds, cranes, and ladders. The course gives participants the knowledge and confidence needed to properly apply fall protection regulations to a wide variety of construction activities. It discusses various fall protection systems currently available and is presented in a fun and easy-to-understand format that engages participants. The course will be delivered over approximately 8 hours.

Instructor: Ron Ritter

Topics Include:

  • A Review of Construction Industry Fall Accidents & Statistics.
  • Frequently Cited OSHA Fall Protection Standards.
  • Scope Application & Key Definitions of Subpart M – Fall Protection Regulations.
  • Subpart M - Fall Protection Requirements for:
    • Unprotected Sides & Edges, Leading Edges, Hoist Areas, Floor Holes & Wall Openings
    • Formwork & Reinforcing Steel, Excavations, Overhand Bricklaying, Roofing Work, Steep Roofs
    • Precast Concrete Erection, Residential Construction, and all other work activities addressed in the OSHA Fall Protection Regulations
  • Requirements for Falling Object Protection.
  • Fall Protection Systems Criteria & Practices, including:
    • Guardrail Systems, Safety Net Systems, Personal Fall Arrest Systems
    • Positioning Device Systems, Warning Line Systems, Controlled Access Zones
    • Hole Covers, Safety Monitoring Systems, Written Fall Protection Plans
  • An overview of OSHA Fall Protection Regulations applicable to Scaffolds, Steel Erection, Cranes, and Ladders.

Who Should Attend?

We recommend this course for all construction workers that engage in activities that may expose them to fall hazards. We also recommend attendance by all Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Managers, Foremen, Safety Managers, and other supervisory, management, or key personnel responsible for supervising or directing construction workers at risk of falling.

Each Participant Will Receive:

  • Fall Protection Competent Person Training Wallet Card
  • Fall Protection Safety Workshop Manual 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA Subpart M Regulations for Fall Protection

Class Contact:

Caroline Brigmon, Training & Workforce Development Director
CAGC Education Refund & Cancellation Policy
A 50% refund of the original registration fee is available if cancellation is made 7 days prior to the event. Any cancellations less than 7 days or no-shows receive no refunds; substitutions are welcome.

More Opportunities:

For even more training and education opportunities, visit our Event Calendar.

When
5/6/2025 8:00 AM - 5/7/2025 5:00 PM
Where
9101 Southern Pine Blvd. Suite 120 Charlotte, NC 28273 UNITED STATES

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