Fall Protection (US)

Workers every year lose their lives falling from elevated structures. Take part in this short fall protection program to protect yourself. Trainees will get a certification after completing this course.
Certificate of Completion
Duration: 43 Minutes
Language: English
Level: Certificate

Introduction to Fall Protection (US) Training

According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), one of the leading causes of traumatic incidents at the workplace is falls and trips. In 2020, over 351 fatal falls were recorded. Protecting employees from trips, falls and slips is of utmost importance as it results in severe injuries and even death. Hence, to ensure the health and safety of workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates policies and rules that organizations must follow. In the fall protection training course, employers and employees get to learn about all the hazards and ways to mitigate them while following the precautionary measures.

Fall Protection Video Preview

Watch short video explaining falling hazards

Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
Common Fall Hazards
- Fall Hazards
Need for Fall Protection
- When Is Fall Protection Needed?
- How Falls Occur
- You Might Think…
- Knowledge Check: Fall Protection
Types of Fall Protection
- Primary and Secondary Fall Protection
- Passive and Active Systems
- Guardrails
- Hole Covers
- Knowledge Check: Primary Fall Protection
- Knowledge Check: Secondary Fall Protection
Fall Protection Planning
- Personal Fall Protection Is Necessary When…
- Personal Fall Protection Considerations
- Free Fall
- Clearance Distance
- Calculating Clearance
- Swing Fall
- Knowledge Check: Clearance Distance
Personal Fall Protection Methods
- Types of Personal Fall Protection
- Work Positioning
- Fall Restraint
- Fall Arrest
- Knowledge Check: Fall Restraint
Personal Fall Protection Components
- Personal Fall Protection Components
- Full Body Harness
- Connectors
- Knowledge Check: Full Body Harness
Lanyards
- Choosing a Lanyard: Fall Forces
- Energy-Absorbing Lanyards
- Knowledge Check: Energy-Absorbing Lanyards
Anchorage and Lifelines
- Anchor Points
- Example: Anchor Points
- Anchorage Connectors
- Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
- Vertical Lifelines
- Horizontal Lifelines
- Knowledge Check: Anchorage
- Knowledge Check: Lifelines
Inspection, Storage and Rescue
- Inspecting Personal Fall Protection Equipment
- Equipment Inspection
- Software Inspection
- Hardware Inspection
- Equipment Storage
- Rescue
- Knowledge Check: Inspection
- Knowledge Check: Rescue
Summary
- Summary

Who Needs Fall Protection (US)?

In the construction industry, any worker who is working at heights or in environments where falls, slips, and trips are a risk must take the online training program. Here’s a list of those who need it.

Construction workers who regularly work on scaffolding, roofs, and ladders.
Roofers who perform tasks on rooftops
Window Cleaners who operate at significant heights
Maintenance workers who conduct repairs and maintenance at elevated levels.
Warehouse workers use ladders and elevated platforms
Engineers and Inspectors involved in on-site inspections and structural evaluations Telecommunications technicians who install and maintain equipment on towers and poles

FAQ

What is the OSHA requirement for fall protection?

According to OSHA, fall protection regulations involve safety measures to be taken at an elevation of four feet in the general industry and six feet in the construction industry.

What is the purpose of the fall protection program?

The purpose of the program is to spread awareness among both employees and employers to learn about fall hazards and have the skills and knowledge to ensure safety.

What is the 6-foot fall protection rule?

Employees who are 6 feet above the dangerous equipment should be protected. They should have all the gear and equipment to ensure safeguarding their life and health.

What is PPE fall protection?

Personal Protection Equipment involved in the fall protection regulation involves harnesses, lanyards, temporary anchor points, guardrails, gloves, helmets, and knee protectors.

What are the two basic types of fall protection called?

The two basic types of fall protection involve travel restraint and fall arrest. Both of these types involve wearing the full body harness and other necessary gear.