According to OSHA, falls are the most frequent cause of death for workers in the construction industry. Many of these incidents are preventable when proper precautions are taken, making fall protection training not only critical, but also required for all construction workers. Fall Protection for Construction identifies common hazards and explains important safety practices to help ensure every team member is prepared to recognize fall hazards on the job and understand how to keep themselves and others safe.
This intermediate-level online course offers essential fall protection training for the construction industry. Course topics include:
- An overview of fall protection
- Common fall hazards
- Fall hazard evaluation and control
- Fall prevention training requirements
- Passive and active fall protection systems
- Alternate fall protection systems
- Fall protection planning
- Additional fall protection considerations
Course participants will learn how to avoid falls and mitigate hazards per OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations for workplace safety.
