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Workplace Surfaces: Hazard Prevention and Safety Training Course

Walk safely: Expert guidance on identifying and handling walking-working surface hazards by OSHA rules.

10 minutes
EN / ES / FR / Other
2024
SKU: AT106

Training Objectives

Understand OSHA’s safety standards for walking-working surfaces

Recognize and mitigate slip, trip, and fall hazards

Implement fall protection and object hazard safety measures

Assess and manage workplace surface load capacities

Develop regular safety inspection and maintenance routines

Course Overview

Picture this: You're walking through your workplace, a space you navigate daily without a second thought. But hidden within these familiar corridors and rooms are hazards that could turn an ordinary day into a safety emergency. This is where our course, “Workplace Surfaces: Hazard Prevention and Safety,” comes in, rooted in the guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D).

Think a small spill or a slightly uneven floor is no big deal? Think again. These seemingly minor issues can have major consequences. And it’s not just about slips and falls. Overloaded shelves, unmarked hazards, and neglected walkways can transform your workspace surfaces into a danger zone.

Injuries due to slippery, cluttered, and overloaded work surfaces are not just common but also preventable. This course dives deep into OSHA’s standards for maintaining these workplace surfaces. We cover the essential aspects of slip, trip, and fall hazards, fall protection and falling object hazards, and workplace surface load capacity – integrating practical, OSHA-compliant strategies to mitigate these risks.

Whether you’re navigating the high-stakes environment of a construction site, the bustling aisles of a warehouse, or the seemingly safe confines of an office, this training is your key to a safer workday. You’ll learn the art of spotting potential dangers, from the ground you walk on to the shelves above your head, and how to proactively address these hazards. From facility managers to frontline workers, you'll come away equipped not just with the knowledge of OSHA's safety requirements, but with actionable takeaways to create a safer workplace for all.

This program is available with Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Creole, Croatian, French, Korean, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese closed captions.

29 CFR 1910.22, 29 CFR 1910.23, 29 CFR 1910.28, and 29 CFR 1910.26

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OSHA requires that all walking-working surfaces be kept clean, dry, and in a generally orderly condition to ensure the safety of all employees.
OSHA requires fall protection for any walking-working surface that is 4 feet or more above a lower level in general industry settings.
On construction sites, OSHA mandates fall protection measures for any walking-working surface over 6 feet above a lower level.
OSHA specifies that guardrails must have a top edge height of 42 inches (+/- 3 inches) and be able to withstand a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge in any outward or downward direction.
Employers are required by OSHA to ensure each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.

Per-User License

$55

Max/Title Price

Volume discounts available

10-minute interactive course
Certificate of completion
Multiple language options
Progress tracking
Mobile compatible

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Disclaimer: This training provides guidance based on general standards outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.22, 29 CFR 1910.23, 29 CFR 1910.28, and 29 CFR 1910.26. It is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Always consult with safety professionals for specific recommendations tailored to your work environment.