Course Description
Each year a significant number of workers are injured or killed from a fall on the jobsite. Regardless of one’s work frequency and duration, all workers performing duties at height need to understand the proper application and use of fall protection.
This half-day course will provide an overview of fall protection principles and the essential equipment components used in a basic personal fall restraint or arrest system. The course includes challenge questions, workbook exercises, and other interactive instructional techniques to enhance student learning.
This training program is suited for those who work at height in a specific situation with an established approved anchor point using basic connectors and body supports. The course material will provide students with an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.
Course Overview
- Fall hazard identification.
- Fundamentals of working at height.
- Fall protection oversight.
- Basic system components.
- Pre-use inspections.
- Harness donning and inspection.
Target Audience
Any worker who works at height in a specific situation with an established approved anchor point.
Related Course References
This course is also offered in a Virtual Instructor Led session. Please click here to see those dates and locations: 6408O Virtual - Fall Protection Authorized Person Essentials
If your current 3M Competent Person certification is expiring, check out our recertification program. Please click here to see those dates and locations.: 6408 - Fall Protection Authorized Person Essentials
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| Location |
3M training centers or on-site. |
| Certification |
Course completion is confirmed with a certificate. Valid for 24 months. |
