Fall Protection Training

Fall Protection Safety Training

Our Fall Protection classes have an English language requirement. All attendees must be able to read, comprehend and speak English to participate, no exceptions.

Need Spanish-language training?
Contact Becca Schaffer or 619-592-4533 to schedule a dedicated session.

The AGC San Diego Chapter offers a range of fall protection training courses to give your team members the hands-on experience and knowledge to work safely. Our fall protection competent person courses teach relevant concepts and principles, proper usage, and pre-use inspection requirements of the parts of fall arrest systems.

Our programs are unique in design, as we incorporate hands-on training as well as rescue training for specific classes.

All courses are instructor-led by certified Trainers.
In-person training is only available at our Fall Protection Training Campus in San Diego, California.
Our Virtual Instructor-Led Training is only available for specific classes and is included in the open enrollment schedule where available.

Learn more about each of the courses we offer or view the current open enrollment schedules and enroll today.

OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASSES INCLUDE:
Fall Protection - Competent Person Training 8-Hour
Fall Protection - Competent Person Training Retraining

USACE EM385 - Fall Protection Competent Person Training 24-Hour
USACE EM385 - Fall Protection Competent Person Training Retraining

Online Fall Protection Competent Person Retraining - (EM 385-1-1 Federal Standard)

Fall Protection - Equipment Inspector Competent Person Training

Fall Protection Class Offerings

Fall Protection 8-Hour
Competent Person Training for General Construction

CLASS FORMAT: Classroom
CLASS DURATION: 8 hours
LOCATION: AGC San Diego Safety Training Center
CLASS COST:
AGC Members: $265 per person Non-Members: $365 per person
Language Requirement: This course is conducted in English only. All attendees must be able to read, comprehend and speak English to participate, no exceptions.

This course is designed to educate construction workers about fall hazards, emphasizing compliance with FED OSHA and CAL OSHA safety requirements. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge in identifying hazards, selecting appropriate fall protection equipment, and implementing and managing job-site safety procedures, including rescue protocols.

Fall Protection
Competent Person Training Refresher Training

CLASS FORMAT: Classroom
CLASS DURATION: 5 hours
LOCATION: AGC San Diego Safety Training Center
CLASS COST:
AGC Members: $265 per person Non-Members: $365 per person
Language Requirement: This course is conducted in English only. All attendees must be able to read, comprehend and speak English to participate, no exceptions.

In accordance with ANSI Z359.2 (5.1.3), all Fall Protection Competent Persons shall have a retraining course at least every 2 years to stay current with updated equipment and standards. This course is designed for those individuals who are currently responsible or assigned as a Competent Person in either a Construction (OSHA 1926) or General Industry (OSHA 1910) environment.

Fall Protection 24-Hour Competent Person Training for USACE EM 385-1-1

CLASS FORMAT: Classroom
CLASS DURATION: 24 hours (3 days)
LOCATION: AGC San Diego Safety Training Center
CLASS COST: AGC Members: $795 per person Non-Members: $895 per person
Language Requirement: This course is conducted in English only. All attendees must be able to read, comprehend and speak English to participate, no exceptions.

This in-depth Fall Protection 24-Hour USACE EM 385 course is designed for those individuals who will be or are responsible for being a Competent Person, Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO), or are involved with working at heights on any NAVFAC or Army Corps of Engineers project or facility as prescribed by EM 385-1-1.

Online Fall Protection Competent Person Retraining - (EM 385-1-1 Federal Standard)

CLASS FORMAT: Online (Live instructor-led via Zoom)
CLASS DURATION: 5 hours
CLASS COST: AGC Members: $265 per person Non-Members: $365 per person
Language Requirement: This course is conducted in English only. All attendees must be able to read, comprehend and speak English to participate, no exceptions.

This course provides required retraining for individuals who previously completed the Fall Protection 24-Hour Competent Person (CPT) course for EM 385-1-1 within the past two years. Participants will reinforce critical responsibilities of the Competent Person while applying updated regulatory guidance from EM 385-1-1, ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, ANSI Z359.14-2021, and applicable OSHA standards. This program emphasizes real-world hazard evaluation, fall clearance calculations, equipment inspection, and rescue planning through interactive discussion and applied labs.

Fall Protection - Equipment Inspector Competent Person Training

The Competent Person for Equipment Inspection course is designed for the fall protection equipment user, or at-risk worker, as well as their supervisors and the safety professional. It is also designed for those in the tool room who may issue fall protection gear to others and who are required to perform regular inspections on it.

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Director of Workforce Development

Becca Schaffer
(858) 558-7444 ext. 203
Direct: (858) 731-8158

Training Coordinator

Robin Scott
(858) 558-7444 ext. 216
Direct: (858) 283-8230

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