Fall Protection: Authorized Person (Advanced)

This advanced course is designed for field workers who already use fall protection and need a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of how to manage fall risks in complex and higher‑exposure environments. Authorized Person (Advanced) moves beyond the basics, helping participants recognize how and why falls occur, evaluate multiple protection options, and apply advanced strategies to reduce risk on the job.

Through expanded instruction and hands‑on labs, participants explore the full fall protection system from governance and regulatory expectations to equipment selection, inspection, care, and rescue considerations. The course emphasizes practical decision‑making, reinforcing how individual actions directly impact safety outcomes in the field.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for field workers who are required to wear fall protection and who are ready to build advanced knowledge and skills for more challenging work environments.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain an in‑depth understanding of:

• The facts of falling and how forces, distance, and equipment interact
• Fall safety governance, including roles, responsibilities, and accountability
• Regulatory requirements and how they apply in complex field scenarios
• Mitigation methods for controlling and reducing fall hazards
• Anchor points and advanced considerations for selection and evaluation
• Body wear, including proper use, fit, and limitations
• Connectors and how they function within complete fall protection systems
• Lifelines and their appropriate application
• Basic clearance calculations to ensure systems function as intended
• Rescue overview and the importance of planning for post‑fall response
• Field user inspections to identify wear, damage, and misuse
• Equipment care to extend service life and maintain reliability

Learning Experience

• Eight hours of expanded, in‑depth instruction
• Five hands‑on labs that reinforce advanced application and inspection skills
• Real‑world scenarios that mirror field conditions
• Practical guidance from experienced instructors

By the end of the course, participants are better prepared to identify complex fall hazards, apply advanced fall protection strategies, and make informed decisions that support safer work at height.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an Advanced Authorized Person certificate of completion, recognizing their extended knowledge of fall protection practices. The certification remains valid for a two-year period, after which recertification is required.