USACE Competent Person Fall Protection Training is required because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM-385 (rev. 2024) and ANSI Z359.2 (rev. 2023) expect all Competent Persons for Fall Protection to complete refresher training every two years after their initial Competent Person qualification.
USACE FALL PROTECTION TRAINING
COMPETENT PERSON, QUALIFIED PERSON, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
1-DAY (8-HR) LIVE VIRTUAL REFRESHER – $500
December 9, 2025 – Sold Out
February 4, 2026
USACE FALL PROTECTION TRAINING
2-DAY (16-HR) LIVE VIRTUAL REFRESHER – $1000
QUALIFIED TRAINER
December 9-10, 2025 – Sold Out
February 4-5, 2026
ANSI Z359.2 CONTINUING EDUCATION RECOMMENDATION
OFTEN A USACE & PRIME CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENT
While ANSI Z359.2 issues this as a recommendation and not a requirement, some USACE Districts and Prime Contractors adopt the below training levels as mandatory, ensuring their Competent Persons and Qualified Trainers remain fully current and aligned with recognized best practices. This approach strengthens compliance, enhances consistency across projects, and promotes the highest level of safety training in fall protection.
Program Administrators & Qualified Persons
accumulate 8 Hours aka 0.8 CEUs every 2 years
Qualified Trainers accumulate 16 Hours aka 1.6 CEUs every 2 years
NOTE: IACET aka International Association for Continuing Education and Training
The ANSI Z359.2 Fall Protection Code of Practice recommends that fall protection continuing education be maintained in compliance with the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Authorized persons every 2 years
Competent persons every 2 years
Authorized rescuers every 2 years with and annual drill
Competent rescuers every 2 years with and annual drill
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course has been designed for USACE Personnel and Contractor Competent Persons, Qualified Persons, and Program Managers to meet the USACE (ver. 2024) refresher training for Fall Protection Competent Persons as per ANSI Z359.2 (ver. 2023)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 8-Hour refresher course has been designed for industry professionals who have taken Competent Person Training for Fall Protection and Prevention.
LIVE VIRTUAL ZOOM COURSES
In these live virtual courses participants from various regions will participate in an overview of OSHA, ANSI, and USACE Fall Protection and Prevention Standards. Participants will engage in live discussions related to the AREC Model:
A – Anticipating existing and predictable hazards
R – Recognizing existing and predictable hazards
E – Evaluating the risk, and that standards that apply
C – Correcting hazards with elimination, substation, and controls including engineering, administrative and PPE
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO MEET STANDARDS FOR:
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Standards Industry
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Standards for the Construction Industry
USACE EM-385-1-1 Competent Person and Qualified Person
USACE EM-385-1-1 Program Manager and Administrator Manager
OPNAVINST 5100.23 NAVY Safety & Occupational Health Manual
ANSI Z359.2 Min. Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program
ANSI Z490.1 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training
THIS COURSE BENEFITS EMPLOYERS
In construction, manufacturing, warehousing, telecommunications, technology, O&G, transportation, logistics, and healthcare.
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR
ALREADY TRAINED 24 HOUR FALL PROTECTION COMPETENT PERSONS
Prime and Sub-Contractors for USACE and federal contracts
General and Sub-Contractors for public and private contracts
Front Line Supervisors and Managers
Safety Professionals and Managers
Rescuers and Emergency Responders
COURSE CONTENT
- Responsibilities of Competent Persons and Qualified Persons
- Responsibilities of Program Administrators and Program Managers
- End User Training and Recordkeeping
- Overview of ANSI Z359.2 Fall Standards
- Overview of USACE EM-385 Fall Standards
- Overview of OSHA 1910 & 1926 Fall Standards
- OSHA Initiatives and Inspections related to Fall Hazards
- AREC Model (Anticipation, Recognition, Evaluation and Corrective Actions)
- Corrective Actions (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative & PPE)
- Fundamental of working at heights and most common fall hazards
- Worksite Programs including Training, JSAs and USACE AHAs
- Worksite Inspections and Audits
- Passive Fall Systems Inspections
- PFAS (Personal Fall Arrest Systems) Inspections
- ABCDs of Fall Protection (Anchor, Bodywear, Connectors, Decelerators, Distance)
- Rescue Requirements Overview
BY THE END OF THIS COUSE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO
Anticipate and identify existing and predictable hazards
Access the OSHA and USACE standards related to fall protection
Evaluate fall hazards that apply and implement corrective actions
Select appropriate fall protective systems and personal fall equipment
Develop training programs and deliver End User training to workers
USACE RECOMMENDED ATTENDANCE
The USACE and USACE Prime Contractors are requesting (and sometime requiring) that Competent Persons obtain at least 8 Hours of Fall Protection Competent Person Training every two years. Refresher training is intended for Competent Persons to stay current with existing and new fall protection and rescue government standards and industry best practices to assure worker protection, appropriate training to end users, and assure adequate recordkeeping.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 8 Hour Refresher Fall Protection Training noting that this training has met the USACE EM-385, ANSI Z359.2, and OSHA 1910 & 1926 requirements for Competent Person, Qualified Person, Program Manager, and Program Administrator.
USACE FALL PROTECTION TRAINING
COMPETENT PERSON, QUALIFIED PERSON, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
1-DAY (8-HR) LIVE VIRTUAL REFRESHER – $500
December 9, 2025 – Sold Out
February 4, 2026
USACE FALL PROTECTION TRAINING
2-DAY (16-HR) LIVE VIRTUAL REFRESHER – $1000
QUALIFIED TRAINER
December 9-10, 2025 – Sold Out
February 4-5, 2026
COURSE CONTENT
Responsibilities of Competent Persons and Qualified Persons
Responsibilities of Program Administrators and Program Managers
End User Training and Recordkeeping
Overview of USACE EM-385 Fall Standards
Overview of OSHA 1910 & 1926 Fall Standards
OSHA Initiatives and Inspections related to Fall Hazards
AREC Model (Anticipation, Recognition, Evaluation and Corrective Actions)
Corrective Actions (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative & PPE)
Fundamental of working at heights and most common fall hazards
Worksite Programs including Training, JSAs and USACE AHAs
Worksite Inspections and Audits
Passive Fall Systems Inspections
PFAS (Personal Fall Arrest Systems) Inspections
ABCDDs of Fall Protection (Anchor, Bodywear, Connectors, Decelerators, Distance)
Rescue Requirements Overview
BY THE END OF THIS COUSE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO
Anticipate and identify existing and predictable hazards
Access the OSHA and USACE standards related to fall protection
Evaluate fall hazards that apply and implement corrective actions
Select appropriate fall protective systems and personal fall equipment
Develop training programs and deliver End User training to workers
USACE RECOMMENDED ATTENDANCE
The USACE and USACE Prime Contractors are requesting (and sometime requiring) that Competent Persons obtain at least 8 Hours of Fall Protection Competent Person Training every two years. Refresher training is intended for Competent Persons to stay current with existing and new fall protection and rescue government standards and industry best practices to assure worker protection, appropriate training to end users, and assure adequate recordkeeping.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 8 Hour Refresher Fall Protection Training noting that this training has met the USACE EM-385, ANSI Z359.2, and OSHA 1910 & 1926 requirements for Competent Person, Qualified Person, Program Manager, and Program Administrator.
For questions about course details or registration, please contact
Global Era Training
Doug Castro
(504) 231-1000 m
dcastro@Ch4Training.com
