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Hours
2-32 hours
Description
In the construction industry, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities
(OSHA 1995). OSHA recognizes that accidents involving falls are complex
events frequently involving a variety of factors.
Employers are required to provide a training program that teaches employees
who might be exposed to fall hazards how to recognize such hazards and
how to minimize them. Employees must be trained in the topics below.
mployers must maintain written documentation that identifies the employee
trained and the date of training. The employer or trainer must sign the
certification record. Retraining must be provided when necessary.
SafetyGENI™ can assist you in your preparations and can also conduct
the training.
The reader is cautioned to refer directly to California Code of Regulations
Title 8 and to 29CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 1910 & 1926 for
detailed information, specifications, and exceptions.
Topics
- The nature of fall hazards in the work area
- The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and inspecting fall
protection systems
- The use and operation of controlled access zones and guardrails, personal
fall arrest, safety net, warning line, and safety monitoring systems
- The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system
- The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance
of roofing work on low-sloped roofs
- The correct procedures for equipment and materials handling and storage
and the erection of overhead protection
- Employees' roles in fall protection
Registration
In order to register please go to our forms
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