A&M-Texarkana to offer OSHA 3115 Fall Protection course

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The Extended Education and Community Development (EECD) department at Texas A&M University will be offering the OSHA 3115 Fall Protection course March 18-20, 2019. The class will meet on the A&M-Texarkana campus and costs $599. OSHA requires pre-registration for this course, which can be done online at this link: https://www.midsouthoti.org/osha-training-courses/safety-training-courses/123115.

This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall
protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in
workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans. This course is provided by the Mid-south OTI Education Center. Minimum Contact Hours: 18 hours.

The Office of Extended Education and Community Development is a dynamic partner with Texas A&M University-Texarkana's region, offering advanced courses and professional certificates desired by employers nationwide. Working with individuals, businesses, and industry, EECD is your partner in the development and delivery of customized curriculum to meet your employment needs.

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