Under the OSHA regulations, before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard, the employer must provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems.
Many employers will deem selected employees as a “Competent Person”, who are capable of identifying existing and predictable workplace hazards at their employment, and have the authority to correct them. This privileged title is based on the employee’s ability to perform, and the training they have maintained. The type of training is up to the employer, but it should be carefully selected and proven to follow the governing regulations.
A few things to consider as you either build your fall protection program or re-evaluate it:
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