Competent Person Fall Protection

When:

  • Apr 17, 2025 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Apr 18, 2025 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Where:

  • ELEVATE Business and Events Center
  • 4100 Westown Parkway
  • West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fee Type of Fee
$750 Per Person - MBI Members
$825 Per Person - Non Member

Presenter: Brandon Black, Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. – West Des Moines, IA

Protecting workers at-height is a challenging task and is dependent on particular job site situations and individual worker duties. There are many fall protection solutions available to workers, each having its own specific requirements. Understanding each option and proper implementation requires oversight by an experienced individual with a higher-level of knowledge and safety training. This two-day course focuses on the various components of a worksite fall protection program and will also help develop the skills required of a Competent Person. Participants will learn course content through a combination of direct classroom instruction and multiple workshops. The course material will provide an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Fall Hazard Identification
  • Fundamentals of Working at Height 
  • Fall Protection Oversight
  • Worksite Programs
  • Passive Systems
  • Administrative Controls
  • Fall Protection Planning
  • Fall Arrest System Components
  • Positioning Systems
  • Equipment Care
  • Rescue Overview
  • System Analysis

Master Builder Designation: Safety - 12 credits / Leadership - 4 credits