Authorized User Training for Rope Descent Systems

This two day Authorized User Safety Training course is designed to meet the training standards outlined in OSHA 29 CFR subpart D 1910.27 and 1910.30.
These events take place in Sun Prairie, WI
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Day 1:  Classroom Training

• 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.
• – and more.

Day 2:  Hands On Topics

• Properly donning your equipment.
• Rigging.
• Mitigating Pinch points and how to properly access your Seat Board.
• Standard Work Procedure and Motion.
• Self Rescue.
• Pick off Rescue of an incapacitated worker.
• – and more.