Fall Protection 24-Hour Competent Person for EM385
Dates: May 6 - 7, 2025 (Monday – Wednesday)
Location: AGC Safety Training Center | 6212 Ferris Square (report Upstairs), San Diego, CA 92121
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This course meets the NAVFAC/USACE requirements to be able to designate an individual as a fall protection competent person. This course is intended for competent persons that will be assigned to projects or tasks that involve employees working at heights. Students will gain a thorough understanding of how to recognize fall hazards and take corrective action according to EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
This three-day training course includes classroom discussion, physical demonstrations, and practical hands-on activities that cover a wide variety of fall protection systems that have been set up at the AGC Fall Protection Campus. Use of these systems requires hands-on activities on how to properly select, inspect, install, assemble, and use of fall protection equipment. Training shall include inspection of various fall protection equipment, the AGC Fall Protection simulators and systems prior to use, installation of equipment, component compatibility, calculation of the estimated fall clearance distances, equipment inspection. Students are also shown how to write an effective Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and Fall Rescue Plan. Students will participate in a hands-on Fall Rescue following the presentation of their Fall Rescue Plan.
Students are required to pass a written exam with an 80% to pass this course. At course completion, students will be given a certificate of completion in Competent Person for Fall Protection 24- hour training that reads "Including a combination of formal classroom and of practical applications, in accordance with EM 385-1-1 2024, and applicable ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 regulations. Referencing 29CFR1910, 29CFR1926, and Title 8 of the California Construction Safety Orders."
Course Overview
Course Instructional Materials: Classroom presentation, handouts, and hands-on fall protection equipment inspection, fitting and location practical for assessing competency.
Who Should Attend: Anyone managing a safety program, supervising employees working at heights or who is responsible to be the on-site Competent Person, all staff who work at heights including Safety Managers, Safety Directors, Onsite Managers, Supervisors, Section Leads and Responsible Persons and those working on Government Projects should attend.
All participants must Read and Speak the English language in order to participate in this training, this is not a bi-lingual class. Should your organization need a Spanish class, please contact Becca Schaffer at 619-592-4533 or becca@agcsd.org
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We appreciate your interest in our class offerings and want to assure you that AGC San Diego is fully committed to supporting your educational needs. Should you have any inquiries or specific class requests, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to Becca Schaffer at agcsdeducation@agcsd.org or call 858-731-8158. We are here to assist you. AGC San Diego remains dedicated to enhancing the construction workforce through tailored educational programs and safety training, and we truly value your engagement as a member.
If you have any inquiries or require further information about this training program, reach out to AGC San Diego's dedicated Training Coordinator, Robin Scott, at 858-558-7444 ext. 216 or via email at robin@agcsd.org. Robin is a valuable resource who can assist you in navigating the various opportunities available for professional development.