Competent Person in a Natural Setting

Course Description

Gravitec’s Competent Person in a Natural Setting Course is an intensive program that covers the use, selection and installation of conventional and non-conventional fall protection equipment for the outdoor work environment. Many workplaces must apply fall protection and rescue equipment and regulations where typical structures do not exist, rendering much of the equipment infeasible. Typically, equipment designed for outdoor recreation industry (climbing / mountaineering) is used, creating issues with compliance or adherence to industry standards. This course blends fall protection and rescue equipment from both industries to strike a balance between application, user-friendliness, and compliance. The course includes an emphasis on creating anchor systems and using descent control devices and back-up systems. This course addresses relevant fall protection regulations and fall hazard identification. These components, combined with the hands-on set-up of fall protection systems, instill a working knowledge of all the essential elements of a fall protection program.

The course curriculum includes both classroom sessions and practical hands-on exercises. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that students understand the principles presented. Documentation is available to satisfy your company’s due diligence and regulatory requirements.

This course is not a trainer course or rope access course. Refer to the Fall Protection Trainer Course for information about becoming a fall protection trainer.

This course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI/ASSP Z490.1), the highest industry standard for training. It also meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Fall Protection Code.

Gravitec can supply all necessary fall protection equipment for this course.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be capable of identifying existing and predictable fall hazards in the workplace and taking corrective measures to eliminate them through the selection, installation and use of appropriate fall protection systems. The Fall Protection Competent Person will be capable of implementing and managing (in a supervisory capacity) fall protection systems in a variety of locations and conditions.