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It's important to understand what training you need, how often you are required to take it, and if you are taking the right course based off your job function

get the safety training you need 
Safety training is an integral part of ensuring employee safety by following regulatory compliance. To know the types of training you or your employees need, it's important to familiarize yourself with the regulations at all levels, understand what’s being done within your organization, and review those things regularly for any relevant changes.

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 Safety in the Workplace: Who is Responsible? 
Is virtual training really comparable to in-person/hands-on training? What are the benefits?
I am the Competent Person at my jobsite and perform the annual equipment inspections. Am I liable if there is an accident using the equipment I last inspected?
My certificate (or a group of employee's certificates) expired. How do I get refresher training quickly?
I am the Competent Person at my jobsite and require certification. Which training do I need?
I only perform the annual equipment inspections at my jobsite. Which training do I need?
Do I need Train the Trainer training if I instruct employees internally?
Are there other delivery methods for training besides in-person training or virtual? Could I have a blended option?
I need Confined Space Training. What options do you have?
What is the difference between an Authorized climber and Competent climber in Tower training?

 

Safety in the Workplace:
Who's Responsible?

Under the OSHA regulations, before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard, the employer must provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems. 

Many employers will deem selected employees as a "Competent Person", who are capable of identifying existing and predictable workplace hazards at their employment, and have the authority to correct them. This privileged title is based on the employee's ability to perform, and the training they have maintained. The type of training is up to the employer, but it should be carefully selected and proven to follow the governing regulations. 

A few things to consider as you either build your fall protection program or re-evaluate it:

  • The Need for Fall Protection
  • Fall Prevention vs. Fall Protection
  • The Four Components of Personal Fall Protection Systems
  • Competent Person vs. Qualified Person
  • PPE Equipment Inspection Procedures
  • Proper Harness Donning
  • Hierarchy of Fall Protection Controls
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Employee Training and Responsibilities
  • ANSI states, that at a minimum, competent persons must have refresher training at least every two years. Besides meeting the two-year refresher, other reasons for retraining are:
    • Changes in the workplace that render previous training obsolete
    • Changes in the types of fall protection systems and/or equipment used
    • Inadequate employee fall protection knowledge comprehension or skillset

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    Honeywell Training Solutions are offered Virtually, In-Person, Custom or Online. A selection of relevant courses are listed below:

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    Is virtual training really comparable to in-person/hands-on training? What are the benefits?

    Virtual classrooms contain all the same elements and student learning objectives as in-person classrooms, with just a few adjustments and accommodations to meet the virtual need. Some of the benefits include:

    • A live Honeywell instructor and other students are present. Webcams are shared so students and instructors can see each other. Presentation and videos are also shared.
    • Virtual training allows the trainee to ask questions – real time – and receive instant feedback from the instructor and the other safety professionals in the training just as they would in an in-person training.
    • Honeywell instructors stay present during the exam period in case there any questions or concerns.  
    • Honeywell virtual class attendance is limited to keep the personal interaction between students and the instructor.
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    Quick Registration Links:

    1. Virtual Course Selection
    2. Request a quote for a virtual training

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    I am the Competent Person at my jobsite and perform the annual equipment inspections. Am I liable if there is an accident using the equipment I last inspected?

    Based on experience, outcomes will vary depending on the OSHA representative, OSHA office, situation, incident, and even state. Please consider the facts:

      • OSHA is the LAW. OSHA states in the regulations that a, “Pre use Inspection” (by the user or Authorized Person) of fall protection equipment is required before each use. 
      • When a Competent person performs the Annual Documented CP FP Equipment Inspection that shows that they have gone above the OSHA law, complied with the manufacturer recommendations, and followed the ANSI standard (Z359). The employee must have a current certificate on file.
      • As soon as that piece of equipment leaves the inspector's hands it is the RESPONSIBILITY of the user to inspect it before it is used.
      • It is the employer's responsibility to certify an employee as a Competent Person and, “Ensure a safe and healthy workplace”. OSHA will hold the employer responsible unless, through their investigation, they are able to prove willful negligence on behalf of the user and/ or competent person.

    To register for one of our Competent Person trainings, click one of the options below - offered in-person, virtual or on-site:

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    My certificate (or a group of my employees certificates) expired. How do I get refresher training quickly?

    If you or your employee(s) hold a 16-Hr. Fall Protection Competent Person certificate (or equivalent refresher certificate) with Honeywell within the past two years, you have the following options to refresh.

    If you or your employee(s) hold a 24-Hr. EM385 Fall Protection Competent Person certificate (or equivalent refresher certificate) with Honeywell within the past two years, you have the following options to refresh.

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    I am the Competent Person at my jobsite and require certification. Which training do I need?

    It is the responsibility of the employer to certify their employee as competent [based on OSHA 1926.503(b)]. Becoming a competent person is a two-step process.

    1. The first step is the employee's training and/or experience.
    2. The second step is that the company (your employer) must deem you as  "competent" based on your experience and training.

    The standard does not state what type of training is needed. OSHA is depending on the employer to pick the best training for their company. Most companies look for certificates from PPE manufacturers to make sure the training is credible.

    We offer a 16-Hr. Fall Protection Competent Person training that would meet the regulatory requirements. Additionally, if you are new to the safety field and will be responsible for the annual inspection of the company’s personal fall arrest systems, we offer a third day (8-Hr.) class which will give you a focused day of hands-on inspection.

    To learn more or register for these trainings, click one of the options below offered in-person, virtual or on-site:

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    I only perform the annual equipment inspections at my jobsite. Which training do I need?

    If you only inspect the fall protection equipment at your jobsite and DO NOT need to be classified as a Competent Person, we offer a 8-hr. fall protection equipment inspection course designed to elevate your equipment inspection knowledge. This course is designed for:

    • A tool crib worker that needs to inspect the equipment prior to issuing to the users, but does have the level of responsibility the competent person does.

    This course is also designed for any individual who is new to the safety field and will be required to act as a "competent person" - conducting the annual inspection of the company’s personal fall arrest systems and who needs additional hands-on inspection experience.

    To learn more or register for one of these trainings, click one of the options below offered in-person, virtual or on-site:

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      Do I need Train the Trainer training if I instruct employees internally?

      If you are already training within your company, you may not need the Train the Trainer program. A Competent Person certificate holder can instruct new and existing employees on the ABC of fall protection and prevention (how to wear and use their personal fall protection equipment and inspection prior to each use.) A record of attendance to document the internal training is efficient.

      Register here:

      About Train the Trainer

      Our Train the Trainer program is not a training course on fall protection and is not designed to make students a Competent Person. This class reviews the competent person material picking out sections and teaching you how to teach those parts to an audience. The 16-hr competent person class must be taken prior to attending the train the trainer.

      There is some adult education during the class discussing how to create a PowerPoint. On the last day everyone will present a program they created for peers and instructor evaluation.

      Honeywell does not include “Competent Person” on the train the trainer certificates. We state you can teach at the user level. However, since train the trainer certificate holders are not Honeywell employees or authorized training contractors, we cannot mandate what training you provide or your audience. That is the responsibility of your employer and the risk they are willing to take.

      You do not walk away with our training program; you walk away with the foundation to build a training program unique to your company’s work applications.

      Do you want us to quote you for our Train the Trainer program?

      >>Submit a quote request here

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        Are there other delivery methods for training besides in-person training? Could I have a blended option?
        We offer a variety of training methods including on-site, virtual, online, in-person and even blended. Check out the below links to learn which platform works best for your needs:
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        I need Confined Space Training. What options do you have?
        We have the following Confined Space classes - all classes run consecutively if you require to take a portion or all of them: Annual training is required for Confined Space Rescue per regulations. Honeywell Training offers the following Refresher classes for Confined Space:
        To register for a Confined Space Refresher Training, please email HoneywellSafetyTraining@honeywell.com or  call the office to: 855-565-6722
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            What is the difference between an Authorized climber and Competent climber in Tower training?

            The difference between Authorized Tower Climber/Rescue and Competent Tower Climber/Rescue is the amount of climbing experience you have.

            Competent Tower Climber participants must hold a current certificate and have 90-days climbing experience, according to NATE. If you are a new climber without previous training,  then you would need Authorized Tower Climber. 

            Register here:

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