Day 1: Classroom Training Topics
Management of Safety Equipment in Industry.
Define differences and needs for Qualified, Competent, and Authorized Persons.
Equipment familiarization and inspection for Harnesses, Helmets, Descenders, Fall Arrest Rope Grabs, lanyards and Energy Absorbers, Carabiners, Ropes.
Fall Factors.
Personal Fall Protection to include; Fall Restraint, Fall Arrest, Work Positioning, Rope Access.
Knots to include: Figure of 8 on a bight, Figure of 8 Follow Through, Figure of 9 on a bight, Alpine Butterfly, Double Figure of 8 on a bight, Double Fisherman, and Barrel Knot.
When to use each and how much each weakens the rope.
Legislation
Job Hazard Analysis & Work Plans.
Rigging & Rigging Theory.
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