Course Overview
The Fall Protection (OSHA #3115) course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans.
NOTE: This course is taught in English.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s) Required
Participants must verify the following prerequisites have been met prior to registering for this course:
Five years of construction industry safety experience (A bachelor degree or higher in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional, or a Certified Industrial Hygienist designation in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience)
Evidence of completion of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSH510) course.
Complete and submit the OSHA Initial Outreach Prerequisite Verification Form.
These prerequisites may be accomplished by uploading a copy of the documents during registration. Once received and approved, the participant will be notified by email they have met all prerequisites and have been added to the class roster. All documentation is due at least 14 business days prior to the start of class.
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Course Completion Requirements
Participant Must Provide
Completed OSHA Initial Outreach Prerequisite Verification Form.
A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
OSHA Licensing Requirements
Participants must score a minimum of 50 points (67%) on the Performance Test
Participants must score a minimum of 40 points (80%) on the final written Knowledge Test
Attendance Requirements
TEEX and the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) have an attendance policy that requires participants to fully attend an enrolled class in its entirety (100% of the course). We realize that extenuating circumstances may arise that would taBusiness and Cyber Solutions a participant out of class and have a policy to handle those situations. If a participant misses less than 20% of the class, he/she may be able to perform maBusiness and Cyber Solutionsup work equivalent to the class time missed. If 20% or more of the class is missed, the participant may attend a maBusiness and Cyber Solutionsup course upon approval by TEEX’s OTI Education Center Director.
Course Objectives
Explain the importance of OSHA Outreach Training for worBusiness and Cyber Solutionsrs and employers.
Administer OSHA Outreach Training Program courses.
Develop OSHA Outreach Training Program courses for delivery.
Enrollment Requirements
Participants must verify the following prerequisites have been met prior to registering for this course:
Five years of construction industry safety experience (A bachelor degree or higher in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional, or a Certified Industrial Hygienist designation in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience)
Evidence of completion of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSH510) course.
Complete and submit the OSHA Initial Outreach Prerequisite Verification Form.
These prerequisites may be accomplished by uploading a copy of the documents during registration. Once received and approved, the participant will be notified by email they have met all prerequisites and have been added to the class roster. All documentation is due at least 14 business days prior to the start of class.
Government Programs
GSA contract number: GS-02F-0003P. GSA customers, to register please contact <a href="mailto:itsi@teex.tamu.edu" target="_top">itsi@teex.tamu.edu</a> or call (800) 723-3811,