Fall Protection for Construction Online Training Course - English

Fall protection is one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations, due to lack of proper equipment and training. Falls are the leading cause of death among private construction industry workers, accounting for over 35% of all fatalities.

OSHA requires the use of fall protection when working at heights of six feet or greater above a lower level — and at any height when working above dangerous equipment — at all construction jobsites under CFR 1926 Subpart M, "Fall Protection." This program will help employees comply with this regulation.

This program is designed to help learners recognize the hazards of falling and how to minimize them. Specifically, it will cover the potential hazards and protective measures they can take to help prevent injuries while working on elevated working platforms and runways, or near floor, wall, or window openings.

• The eLearning course covers the following topics:
• Potential Hazards
• Unsafe Environment
• Unsafe Equipment
• Unsafe Behavior
• Fall Protection Systems
• Guardrail Systems
• Safety Net Systems
• Warning Line Systems
• Controlled Access Zones
• Safety Monitoring Systems
• Covers
• Falling Object Protection
• Personal Fall Protection
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems
• Positioning Device Systems
• Using Fall Protection Safely
• Choosing the Right Equipment
• Attending Training
• Inspecting Equipment
• Using Equipment
• Storing Equipment
• Performing Maintenance
• After completing this course, learners will be able to:
• Explain potential fall hazards on the jobsite and describe appropriate ways to eliminate or prevent them
• Identify various forms of fall protection equipment and scenarios when each would be appropriate
• Recognize how to select, inspect, use, and store equipment properly
• Intended Audience: Any employee in the construction industry who is susceptible to falls while working on elevated surfaces, work platforms or runways, or near floor, wall, or window openings.
• Regs Covered: CFR 1926 Subpart M
• Length: 25 minutes
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Available in both English & Spanish.