Fall protection training teaches workers (and the crews supervising them) how to plan for, and carry out, the rescue of anyone suspended in a fall arrest system after a fall. It covers OSHA-required rescue plans, rescue equipment and methods, and the hands-on skills needed to retrieve a suspended worker safely and quickly. At Fall Protection Solutions, this training is delivered by 3M-certified instructors and built directly around OSHA’s rescue requirements.
OSHA mandates that employers develop a comprehensive rescue plan for workers using personal fall arrest systems, to ensure prompt and effective rescue in case of a fall. At Fall Protection Solutions, we’re committed to supporting our community by providing access to industry-leading fall protection training to help your team stay safe, compliant, and prepared in high-risk environments.
Through our partnership with 3M, customers can enroll in professionally developed fall protection training courses designed to meet rigorous safety standards and real-world jobsite demands. Whether you’re training personnel for emergency response with our fall rescue training, or qualifying a competent person to oversee fall protection systems, our offerings deliver expert instruction and practical knowledge. Use the links below to easily register and take the next step in strengthening your workplace safety program.
- Written Rescue Plan
- Prompt Rescue
- Rescue Methods and Equipment
- Communication Protocols
- Assigned Personnel
- Emergency Response Time
Course Information
6444 Height Rescue – Authorized Rescuer
Presented By: 3M Safety Training
Starting @ $899/per person
Course Description:
As worksite safety evolves and improves globally, it is common to observe workers at height using fall protection systems consisting of the essential components of an anchor point, body support, and connector. A fourth component that is often overlooked is the ability to retrieve a worker should they become suspended in the system. A fall protection system is only effective if the ability to rescue the suspended worker is planned for and available. This is exactly what our fall rescue training prepares your crew to do. (If your crew’s harnesses haven’t been checked recently, this pairs well with our harness inspection service.)
This one-day fall protection rescue training program will educate students on the fundamentals of industrial rescue and the basic techniques used to retrieve a worker suspended in a fall arrest system. Participants will learn course content through a combination of direct instruction, workbook exercises, and multiple ‘hands-on’ rescue skills workshops.
- Regulatory requirements
- Rescue plans
- Scene assessment
- Rescuer roles
- Block and tackle rescue systems
- Gearing assisted rescue systems
- Risk management
- Rescue categories
- Self-rescue techniques
- Rescuer operated techniques
Course Materials & Registration
Course Outline
Learning Summary
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Why Choose Fall Protection Solutions?
Choosing Fall Protection Solutions for 3M certified training means your team is learning from certified instructors who understand both the equipment and the realities of the jobsite. Backed by 3M standards, the training focuses on proper system use, inspection, hazard recognition, and rescue readiness so workers leave with practical knowledge they can apply immediately in the field.
With hands on instruction and real world context, employers can feel confident their crews are trained to reduce risk, respond effectively, and keep projects moving without safety related setbacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this fall rescue training cost?
The 6444 Height Rescue – Authorized Rescuer course starts at $899 per person. That includes hands-on rescue skills workshops, workbook materials, and instruction from a 3M-certified trainer. Contact us for group or multi-crew pricing.
How long is the fall protection training course?
It’s a one-day, in-person course. Participants move through regulatory requirements, scene assessment, and rescue-method instruction, then finish with hands-on rescue skills workshops the same day.
Who needs fall protection rescue training under OSHA?
OSHA requires employers to have a rescue plan and trained personnel available wherever workers use personal fall arrest systems. This course is built for the “authorized rescuer” role — anyone on your team who may need to retrieve a coworker suspended after a fall.
Is this fall protection training OSHA-compliant?
Yes. The course is built around the rescue-plan and prompt-rescue requirements in 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(20), and is delivered in partnership with 3M Safety Training, covering scene assessment, rescue methods, and both self-rescue and rescuer-operated techniques.
How often should fall rescue training be renewed?
OSHA doesn’t set one fixed refresher interval for this course. Most employers retrain their authorized rescuers every 1–2 years, or sooner if procedures, equipment, or personnel change; check with your safety manager for what fits your site.
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