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Fall Protection Authorized Person Advanced (8hr)

This advanced course is for those who want to strengthen their fall protection knowledge. You'll dive deeper into system selection, equipment uses, and hazard evaluation. Through practical guidance and real-world scenarios, you'll sharpen your decision-making and learn to apply complex systems with confidence and control.

Course Objectives

• Appreciate the severity of fall hazards in the workplace
• Recognize key fall protection regulations for personal systems
• Comprehend the different types of fall protection options
• Identify components of work positioning, restraint, and arrest systems
• Understand safe anchor point selection and connection practices
• Demonstrate proper harness donning and fit-check procedures
• Examine connector types, uses, and limitations
• Explore the various vertical and horizontal systems
• Perform pre-use inspections of fall protection equipment

Target Audience

This course is ideal for workers in industries like construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities who work at height and want more than basic training—but don’t need full Competent Person certification. It’s perfect for those seeking deeper knowledge of fall protection systems and safer practices in complex environments.

Course Format

This advanced course blends in-depth classroom learning with expanded workbook activities, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises that strengthen system evaluation, equipment use, and practical decision-making.

Certification

Participants who complete the course receive a certificate valid for two years, recognizing their knowledge of fall protection. Recertification is required after the two-year period.

Member Price - $350

Non-Member Price - $450

*Pre-registration and payment are required at the time of registration.

Cancellations received prior to 3 business days of the event will receive a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan if you need to cancel your attendance.  No refunds will be made on uncancelled registrations or no-shows. Substitutions are accepted at any time. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, or other circumstances which would make the event nonviable. If we cancel an event, registrants will be given a full refund.


When
9/29/2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Central Daylight Time
Where
South Dakota Safety Council 1609 W 1st Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 UNITED STATES
Registration
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Last day to register is 9/22/2026

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