This highly immersive live virtual course is designed for individuals responsible for developing, implementing, or maintaining a fall protection program. Participants will gain practical skills for recognizing fall hazards, managing fall protection systems, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards through live demos in a cutting-edge training facility. To watch a video overview and see the facility, click here.
What To Expect
ASSP | Gravitec’s online fall protection training offers a dynamic and interactive learning environment that captures the essence of in-person sessions, all from the comfort of your own space. Each session is live, allowing real-time interaction with instructors—you can see, hear, and engage with them just as you would face-to-face. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow learners, making it a collaborative and enriching experience. Whether you are at home or in the office, all you need is a computer with internet access, a webcam, and a microphone to participate fully and earn accredited CEUs.
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Note that we will confirm the exact start and end time of the course closer to the course start.
What You Will Learn
- OSHA and ANSI fall protection requirements
- Fall hazard identification and risk assessment
- Active and passive fall protection systems
- Development of fall protection plans and written procedures
- Rescue planning and equipment inspections
- Fall protection for ladders and aerial lifts
Length and Time
2 days - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST
Levels (Experience with Topic)
Intermediate: 5-10+ years
CEUs
1.6 (CEUs will be processed by Gravitec)
Materials
- Gravitec Fall Protection Competent Person Book
- Gravitec Fall Protection Program Admin Workbook
Standards:
Instructional Method
Live Virtual Classroom
Instructor
Collin Kupers
Collin Kupers is the Training Supervisor at Gravitec Systems, Inc., specializing in fall protection and rescue training. With over 6 years of experience, Collin has expertise in end-user and supervisory training, SPRAT rope access, and fall protection program administration. He holds a Master's of Science in Instructional and Organizational Communication from Eastern Washington University and has experience teaching at the university level and developing online curricula.
Collin is a certified SPRAT Level 3 technician and holds certifications in first aid, CPR, AED, and wilderness medical training. His engineering project experience includes fall protection system installations for clients such as Seattle Children’s Hospital. He is passionate about fall hazard mitigation and rescue techniques in both industrial and wilderness environments.
Consent
By registering for our professional development events, you consent to the use and distribution of your image or voice in photographs, videos, audio and other electronic reproductions of our events and activities.
Attendees also agree to adhere to ASSP’s Code of Professional Conduct. ASSP reserves the right to remove attendees not behaving consistent with the Code of Conduct.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who cancel 30 days or more before the course date may reschedule for a $750 fee. Cancellations within 30 days will forfeit the course fee. Please submit a written request to customerservice@assp.org.
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