Fall Protection in Construction

Course Description:

This course provides important information on fall protection at construction sites. Anyone who is exposed to potential fall hazards of 6 feet or greater must be trained to identify these hazards and how to properly use fall protection.

This course covers general fall protection in construction topics but doesn’t discuss certain specific activities covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, such as stairways, ladders, electric power lines, and steel erection work.

Why “Fall Protection in Construction” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize fall hazards
• Identify when fall protection is needed
• Use fall prevention and protection systems
• Prevent objects from falling
• Inspect safety nets and personal fall arrest systems (PFASs)
• Rescue yourself from a fall