Personal Fall Protection Systems in General Industry: What Employees Need to Know

Course Description:

This session is about personal fall protection systems in general industry workplaces. If you are exposed to potential fall hazards from unprotected sides or edges 4 feet or more above a lower level, this training session will help you identify these hazards and know how to properly use personal fall protection systems when needed.

Why “Personal Fall Protection Systems in General Industry: What Employees Need to Know” Matters:

• Falls are among the top causes of fatalities and serious injuries in general industry.
• If you are exposed to falls of 4 feet or greater from a higher to a lower level, on to dangerous equipment at any height, and falling object hazards, you have to be provided with fall protection.

Key Points:

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

• Recognize fall hazards
• Describe fall hazard controls
• Inspect personal fall protection systems
• Correctly use fall protection systems
• Rescue after the fall Prevent falling objects