Registration – Comtrain USA

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The Authorized Climber/Rescuer course is a 2-day program that will teach new and experienced climbers how to climb safely, descend with various descent tools and perform rescues. The class is designed to meet OSHA regulations and addresses applicable ANSI standards and equipment needed to meet those standards. Some specific areas addressed include site hazard assessment, safety meetings and JHAs, fall protection, PFAS, PPE and emergency contingency planning and rescue techniques. This Comtrain course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training as per ASSE/ANSI Z490.1, the NATE CTS and ASSE/ANSI Z359.2. This course meets the minimum requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ASSE/ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code. (Certification is valid for 2 years.)
The Competent Climber/Rescuer course is a 3 day course designed for experienced climbers and required for In-House Instructor candidates. A climber must have 90 actual climbing days of experience to qualify for the Competent level training. If a climber has been certified at the Authorized level in the last 6 months, he/she can upgrade to the Competent level with a 1 day add on. Many contractors and tower owners are requiring crews to have at least one Certified Competent Climber/Rescuer on the job, some require more. This course teaches more advanced rescue techniques, self-rescue and rope access skills, rescue planning and response as well as victim evaluation and advanced first aid during rescue/suspension. The course prerequisites are passing and earning the Authorized Climber/Rescuer (2 Day Class) Certification portion of our training in the last 6 months and having at least 90 days of documented tower climbing experience. This Comtrain course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training ASSE/ANSI Z490.1, the NATE CTS and ASSE/ANSI Z359.2. This course meets the minimum requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, found in the ASSE/ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code. (Certification is valid for 2 years.)
The Authorized Level TS&R In-House Instructor candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of actual tower climbing experience and be recognized as a Competent Person [OSHA – 29 CFR 1926.32(f)] by his employer. He/she can deliver the Comtrain Authorized Climber/Rescuer Certification Training to their employees.
The Competent Level TS&R In-House Instructor must have at least 5 years of tower climbing work experience or 2 years experience delivering tower safety training and be recognized as a Competent Person [OSHA – 29 CFR 1926.32(f)] by his employer. He/she can deliver the Comtrain Authorized and Competent Climber/Rescuer
This course runs for 2 days and is scheduled in different cities around the country. Attendees will be ReCertified as Competent Climber/Rescuers and will need climbing equipment for the practical training at a tower site. Prerequisite for ReCertification: YOU MUST STILL BE EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY YOU WERE CERTIFIED UNDER. YOU MUST PASS THE COMPETENT CLIMBER/RESCUER PORTION OF THE CLASS (If you have changed companies or started a new company, you must attend our 3 Day Instructor Class again to be certified to train for a new company.)
Level of Training
A basic rigger should be able to follow a rigging plan, then assist a competent rigger in executing that plan. Each basic rigger should understand the use of proper rigging techniques and equipment to perform a competent lift. The Comtrain Basic Tower Rigging Course addresses (OSHA 29 CFR 1926, ASSE/ANSI 10.48-2016, ASSE/ANSI 10.42-2000-R2017, ANSI/TIA ASME B30.9 and B30.26) rigging operations in which the loads are less than 1000 lbs. (Certification is valid for 2 years)
A Competent Rigger should have a minimum 3 years of tower work experience and be recognized as a Competent Person by his/her employer. The Competent Rigger student should have the experience and aptitude required to understand the development of a rigging plan and the execution of that plan. Each competent rigger should understand the use of proper rigging techniques and equipment to perform a lift. The Comtrain Competent Tower Rigging Course addresses (OSHA 29 CFR 1926, ASSE/ANSI 10.48-2016, ASSE/ANSI 10.42-2000-R2017, ANSI/TIA ASME B30.9 and B30.26) rigging operations in which the loads are less than 1000 lbs. (Certification is valid for 2 years) * Yes, I agree that my In-House Instructor meets the experience requirements listed above
This course is designed to prepare a company’s in-house instructor to incorporate Comtrain’s “Basic and Competent Rigging” training into their companies’ safety plans and policies and then deliver the training to their qualified employees. The Competent Rigging Instructor candidate must have a minimum 5 years of tower rigging experience including the implementation and execution of rigging plans and must be able to successfully demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to rigging loads. Comtrain will require a “Registration Form and a Letter of Competency and Verification of Experience” to be submitted and approved before an individual is accepted as a Rigging In-House Instructor candidate. All employers and Instructor candidates should read and understand “The Rules for Comtrain In-House Instructors”. (Certification is valid for 2 years) * Yes, I agree that my In-House Instructor meets the experience requirements listed above
Attendees will also be ReCertified as a Competent Riggers and may need climbing equipment and/or PPE for the time spent on a tower. Prerequisite for ReCertification: YOU MUST STILL BE EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY YOU WERE CERTIFIED UNDER. YOU MUST PASS THE COMPETENT RIGGER PORTION OF THE CLASS (If you have changed companies or started a new company, you must attend our 2 Day Instructor Class again to be certified to train for a new company.) * Yes, I agree that my In-House Instructor meets the experience requirements listed above
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The Comtrain In-House Instructor candidate for the company listed below who has a minimum of 5 years tower climbing experience on communication tower sites or a minimum of 2 years tower safety training experience. *

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I attest that I have the authority given by my employer to testify that the information on this registration form is true and the In-House Instructor candidate has the experience level required to attend this course.

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