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CONSTRUCTION RODEO 5 DAY EVENT FOR COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING NOVEMBER 2-6, 2026
ELEVATE - Business & Events Center 4100 Westown Pkwy, WDM, IA
Reserve Your Seat Today! Class size is limited and registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis
Competent Person Fall Protection MBI/CSSI is proud to announce our Construction Competent Person Rodeo. In this five-day rodeo, a full attendee will have sharpened their skills and amplified their knowledge base in four highly hazardous topics found on many construction sites. Our mission is to create more effective and high functioning jobsites that run safely, through the curriculum, workshops, education, and trainers. Through these courses, participants will receive the knowledge and skills needed to return to their jobsites more confident in performing competent person level duties, while identifying and communicating potential hazards. Upon completion, participants will have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required for employers to designate them as competent persons in the specific task.
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Anna Copeland CSSI Curriculum & Training Manager
CSSI has partnered with FallTech to deliver the Fall Protection Competent Person course. This 16-hour program equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of fall protection principles and develops the skills necessary to serve as a competent person on the jobsite. The course covers the essential components of a fall protection program, including system planning, equipment selection, and rescue strategies. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises, equipment demonstrations, and workshops designed to reinforce knowledge of anchor points, body support, connectors, descent and rescue, and more. Successful completion of the course—including passing the written test with a score of at least 70%—results in a FallTech certificate and wallet card valid for two years. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Understand the fundamentals of working at height • Identify and implement fall protection oversight procedures • Develop and manage fall protection systems and planning • Evaluate and select appropriate anchor points • Understand body support components and correct usage • Identify and utilize appropriate connectors • Plan for and conduct descent and rescue operations • Conduct equipment care and inspection • Apply fall protection strategies in real-world work applications
Master Builder Designation Credits: Safety - 13 Leadership - 2 Ethics - 1
Competent Person Confined Space
This 8-hour Confined Space Competent Person (User) course prepares participants to safely and effectively perform work in confined spaces by providing in-depth training on all aspects of confined space entry. The course emphasizes the responsibilities and coordination among the entrant, attendant, and entry supervisor, along with a strong focus on practical application. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to build skills in atmospheric monitoring, hazard identification, ventilation setup, permit execution, and both planning and performing non-entry rescue procedures. By the end of the course, individuals will be capable of recognizing confined space risks and applying effective control measures in real work environments. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Review OSHA regulations for confined spaces • Define the roles and responsibilities of the entrant, attendant, and entry supervisor • Identify common confined space hazards and develop appropriate control procedures • Perform atmospheric monitoring using standard equipment • Execute confined space entry permits accurately • Install and manage ventilation equipment for confined space entries • Develop and communicate confined space rescue procedures • Perform non-entry rescue procedures safely and effectively Master Builder Designation Credits: Safety - 6
Leadership - 2
Target Audience:
Superintendent/General Superintendent | Lead Foreman / Foreman | Project Engineers | Field Engineers
SCHEDULE
Competent Person Trenching & Excavation
This course is intended to prepare participants to perform work in trenches or excavations. The course will cover the responsibility of the competent person and allow participants to practice skills necessary to perform safe work. CSSI has partnered with National Trench Safety to provide their competent person course and resources. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Master Builder Designation Credits: • Review of OSHA regulations for trenching/excavating • Define the responsibilities of the competent person Safety - 6 • Identify hazards associated with excavations • Practice classifying soil samples and identifying atmospheric hazards Leadership - 2 • Execute a trench/excavation log • Demonstrate selection and installation of protective systems
Competent Person Scaffold Erector & Inspector
This course was designed for workers who are actively engaged in erecting, inspecting, and dismantling scaffolding. The course will cover hazard identification, OSHA regulations, different types of scaffolding and their requirements, and safe working procedures. Participants will engage in hands-on workshops and demonstrations, strengthening their understanding of the role of the Competent Person and preparing them with the skills necessary for immediate field implementation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Identify the major elements of OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L – Scaffolds • Identify the types of scaffolds and the general requirements for each type of scaffold • Demonstrate competency in erecting and dismantling different types of scaffolds • Determine the specific safety procedures associated with conducting scaffold inspections • Demonstrate competency in inspecting scaffolds Master Builder Designation Credits: Safety - 6
Leadership - 2
The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.mbi.build/mbd.
November 2-3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Competent Person Fall Protection 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch November 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Competent Person Confined Space
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch November 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Competent Person Trenching & Excavation 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch November 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Competent Person Scaffold Erector & Inspector 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch 1926.32(f)
Competent person means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
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