TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING - WAC 296-32

Forum Consulting also provides “Telecommunications Competent Person” training based on WAC 296-32 for managers, supervisors, and line crews. Since the January 2018 update, the WAC 296-32 has changed the game in telecommunications safety. With separate rules for Wireless and Wireline applications, this rule requires significant time to understand and comply with. This class covers:

  • General Requirements of WAC 296-32

  • Wireless Requirements

  • Wireline Requirements

  • Telecommunications Fall Protection Requirements

  • Remote Sites

  • Tools and Equipment

  • Control of Hazardous Energy Requirements - RF, EME, Laser, Microwave, and AM/FM Requirements

COMPETENT CLIMBER/RESCUE (Tower Rescue) - WAC 296-32

This course includes single rescuer and ground based rescue techniques.

  • Initial 3 Day Training for Competent Climber/Rescuer

  • Annual 1 Day Refresher Courses

Utilities Tower Rescue WAC 296-45

This course includes single rescuer and ground based rescue techniques.

  • Initial 3 Day Training for Competent Climber/Rescuer

  • Annual 1 Day Refresher Courses