OSHA Credentials
OSHA Competent Person: Fall Protection
Fall protection is crucial for maintaining a safe jobsite and preventing falls that could result in serious injury or death. Businesses and construction sites may be required to designate an OSHA competent person who is responsible for identifying, controlling and correcting fall hazards in the workplace. Whether you are currently a competent person or seeking this designation, you can complete this OSHA-compliant training program to obtain a competent person certificate.
Who Needs Fall Protection Competent Person Training?
Businesses and construction sites may be required to designate an OSHA competent person who is responsible for identifying, controlling and correcting fall hazards in the workplace. Whether you are currently a competent person or seeking this designation, you can complete this OSHA-compliant training program to obtain a competent person certificate.
Fall protection competent person training may be required for:
- Solar installers
- Construction workers
- Maintenance workers
- Emergency responders
- Bridge and tower workers
- Warehouse and distribution workers
- Oil and gas workers
- Window washers
- Utility workers
- And more
Individuals can take this course to meet regulatory or employer requirements or as a personal choice in their career exploration.
Testing Requirements
Competent Person: Fall Protection training includes a final exam and a variety of knowledge checks and interactive activities.
The comprehensive final exam contains 15 multiple-choice questions. Students have unlimited attempts to pass the exam with a score of at least 70%.
Throughout the course's four learning modules, you'll explore OSHA fall protection regulations for the construction industry through real-life case studies and fictional scenarios. You will also complete interactive activities where you can identify fall hazards and select appropriate corrective measures.
Course exercises and activities are graded, but there is no minimum passing score. They are primarily designed to help you practice and apply the skills learned in the course. A competent person certificate is issued following course completion.