512 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

Sections

21-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

Train all personnel (for example, Program Administrator, QPs, CPs, Authorized Persons, Authorized and Competent Rescuers, trainers) according to ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 and ANSI/ASSP Z490.1.

Fall Protection Program Administrator/Manager

Training must be delivered by a Competent Person (CP) trainer or Qualified Person (QP) trainer.
Annual refresher training of at least one hour is mandatory for USACE Program Administrators.

Qualified Person for Fall Protection (QP for Fall Protection)

Training, according to ANSI Z359.2, must be conducted by a QP trainer and include instruction in identification, design, and use of fall protection equipment.
USACE QPs are required to complete at least one hour of annual refresher training.

Competent Person for Fall Protection (CP for Fall Protection)

Training must be conducted by a CP trainer or QP trainer and include at least 24 hours of coursework.
USACE CPs must undergo at least two hours of annual refresher training and have authority to halt unsafe work.

Authorized Person (End-User)

Training, conducted by a qualified CP, must cover the safe use of fall protection systems, hazard recognition, and specific procedures related to the equipment.
Authorized Persons require retraining in case of program changes, equipment updates, skill inadequacies, or workplace condition changes.
Annual refresher training of at least one hour is compulsory, covering updates and refreshers on fall protection requirements.

Competent Rescuer

Training, conducted by a Competent Rescue trainer, must encompass the safe use of rescue equipment and systems, including practical demonstrations.
Competent Rescuers must undergo refresher training every two years and participate in annual rescue drills.

Authorized Rescuer

Training, led by a Competent Rescuer, must cover rescue methods, equipment use, and include practical demonstrations and performance assessments.
Authorized Rescuers are required to complete refresher training every two years and annual rescue drills.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

21-2. Fall protection training must be conducted by a CP trainer or QP trainer and _____.

be certified by the KO or COR

include 40 hours of hands-on practice

at least 2 hours of initial coursework

include at least 24 hours of coursework

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 21-3.

21-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

Train all personnel (for example, Program Administrator, QPs, CPs, Authorized Persons, Authorized and Competent Rescuers, trainers) according to ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 and ANSI/ASSP Z490.1.

a.  Fall Protection Program Administrator/Manager.  (21-3.a) (1)  Training must be conducted by a CP trainer or QP trainer.
(2)  USACE Program Administrators must complete annual refresher training consisting of at least one hour of fall protection and rescue-related informational meetings or training.

b.  Qualified Person for Fall Protection (QP for Fall Protection).  (21-3.b)

(1)  Training must be conducted according to ANSI Z359.2 and be conducted by a  QP trainer.

(2)  Training must include instruction in proper identification, design, assembly, inspection, certification, recertification, and use of all fall protection equipment and systems that they encounter in their work as a QP.

(3)  Training must be conducted according to ANSI Z359.2.

(4)  USACE QPs must complete annual refresher training consisting of at least one hour of fall protection and rescue-related informational meetings or trainings.

c.  Competent Person for Fall Protection (CP for Fall Protection).  (21-3.c)

(1)  Training must be conducted by a CP trainer or QP trainer.

(2)  Initial training must include a minimum of 24 hours of course work, with a combination of formal classroom training and performance assessment of trainees
    based upon observation of physical demonstrations of skill or theoretical exercises.  The
    CP trainer must document the training and issue a single certificate to the CP that shows that they have completed CP fall protection training.

(3)  USACE CPs must complete annual refresher training consisting of at least two hours of fall protection and rescue-related informational meetings or trainings.

(4)  CPs must have the authority to stop work if it is determined to be unsafe.

d.  Authorized Person (End-User).  (21-3.d)

(1)  Training must be conducted, at minimum, by a CP that is qualified to train on the safe use and hazards of fall protection systems and equipment.  Authorized Persons must be trained before they use the personal fall protection equipment.  The CP must
    be qualified to train workers to safely use fall protection systems and equipment and to recognize fall hazards related to their use.

(2)  The training must include:

(a) The nature of fall hazards in the work area.

(b)  The correct procedures for erecting, using, dismantling, inspecting, maintaining, and storing fall protection equipment.

(c)  The application limits, free-fall distance, total fall distance, and clearance requirements of fall protection systems and equipment.

(d)  Rescue equipment and procedures.

(e)  Hands-on training and practical demonstrations.

(f)  Proper anchoring and tie off techniques.

(g)  All applicable requirements from this chapter.

(3)  Retrain Authorized Persons as necessary when any of the following situations present):

(a)  There are changes in the Fall Protection Program that make earlier training obsolete.

(b)  There are changes in fall protection or rescue equipment that make earlier training obsolete.

(d)  There are changes in workplace conditions that could affect the safe use of the personal fall protection equipment.

(4)  In addition to any of the above retraining situations, Authorized Persons must complete annual refresher training consisting of at least one hour of training that includes a refresher and any changes to the fall protection and rescue requirements.

e.  Competent Rescuer.  (21-3.e)

(1)  Training must be conducted, at minimum, by a Competent Rescue trainer.

(2)  Competent Rescuers must have a working knowledge, through experience
    and training, of current fall protection and planned rescue standards, equipment, and systems.

(3)  The training must include:

(a)  Safe use of all types of equipment and systems used for rescue including inspection of the systems prior to use, installation, component compatibility, descent control, backup systems, dismantling, storage, and the common hazards associated with each system.

(b)  Instruction and practical demonstrations (that is, performance assessment) on how to properly select, inspect, anchor, assemble and use the fall protection and rescue equipment used.

(4)  Competent Rescuers must complete refresher training every two years, with rescue drills conducted annually, to stay current with fall protection and rescue requirements.

f.  Authorized Rescuer. (21-3.f)

(1)  Training must be conducted, at minimum, by a Competent Rescuer. Authorized Rescuers must be trained before they are exposed to fall hazards or a potential rescue event.

(2)  Training must include:

(a)  Instruction in the method(s) of rescue and equipment being used including self-rescue and assisted rescue.

(b)  Practical demonstrations on the fall protection and rescue equipment the individual may use. The demonstration must include how to properly select, inspect, anchor, assemble, disassemble, store, and use the equipment u.

(c)  A demonstration (that is, performance assessment) by the trainee on before- use inspection of rescue equipment and systems.

(3)  Authorized Rescuers must complete refresher training every two years, with rescue drills conducted annually, to stay current with fall protection and rescue requirements.