Post Conference Course
Fall Protection Training
Trainer: Thomas Kramer, P.E., C.S.P.
Managing Principal, LBJ Inc.
Bio
Mr. Kramer is a managing principal with LJB who has 22 years of experience. He is an internationally recognized expert in applying engineering and safety practices to reduce risk for workers at heights. As a dually registered professional engineer and certified safety professional, he specializes in the assessment and design of fall protection systems. Mr. Kramer is the vice chair of the ASSE/ANSI Z359 committee that develops fall protection consensus standards, and he serves as president of the International Society for Fall Protection. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering, and an MBA degree. He is also an experienced trainer, delivering client training on a variety of topics through LJB’s professional development practice, LJB University.
Topics, learning objectives, associated with participating in all or part of our 3-day progressive fall protection program
- 1 Day = Awareness;
- Day 1 + 2 = Authorized User;
- Day 1 + Day 2 and Day 3 = Competent Person
- Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
- Location: TBD
- This course will provide IACET accredited CEUs
APPROACH & CONTENT
Day 1: Fall Protection Basics (Anyone in Need of Basic Fall Protection Understanding)
Topic Learning Objectives
- Managed Fall Protection Basics
- Identify common fall protection myths and facts.
- Identify the primary elements necessary in a managed fall protection program as defined in ANSI Z359.2-2017.
- Fall Hazard Identification and Control
- Recognize fall hazards in walking working surfaces.
- Describe the hierarchy of controls for fall hazards.
- Active Fall Protection Systems
- Identify the basic components of an active fall protection system.
- Describe the need for rescue planning in fall protection.
Day 2: How to Stay Safe While Working at Heights (Authorized Persons)
Topic Learning Objectives
- Active Fall Protection Systems
- Properly fit a full-body harness.
- Describe the use and limitations of connecting means.
- Describe the necessity to select a safe anchorage point.
- Describe the necessity to ensure fall clearance is accurately computed for a fall protection system.
- Interpret system use and rescue procedures
Day 3: How to Oversee those Subjected to Fall Hazards (Competent Persons)
Topic Learning Objectives
- Fall Hazard Identification and Control
- Identify walking working surface compliance issues.
- Select fall hazard control methods using the hierarchy of controls.
- Demonstrate a method for assessing risk in fall hazards.
- Prioritize hazards for abatement.
- Active Fall Protection Systems
- Ensure the proper selection of safe anchorage points.
- Calculate fall clearance.
- Create a system use and rescue procedure.