Fall Protection for Construction - Online Training Course

Overview

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 job sites 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 the 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 job site 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 the floor, wall, or window openings.
• Regs Covered: CFR 1926 Subpart M
• Length: 25 minutes
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Available in both English & Spanish.

System Req.

This course can be completed using a tablet device, such as an iPad or Android tablet. We do not recommend nor support using a mobile device with a screen size of fewer than seven inches, such as a smartphone.

To ensure full course functionality, your computer will need to meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Windows XP operating system, or later
• 128 MB of RAM
• Speakers or headphones, soundcard or onboard audio source
• Video card and monitor capable of a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
• Internet Explorer 8.0 and higher for PC / Mozilla Firefox 19 and higher for PC / Google Chrome 25 or higher for PC. If using a Mac desktop or laptop, Safari, Chrome, and Firefox typically work, however it is advised you install the latest version of those browsers as well as the latest version of Flash. 
  • Pop-up blockers must be disabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Flash Player 10, however, the latest version is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
  • Cookies must be allowed
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher
• Minimum bandwidth availability of 1.5 Mbps. 3.0 Mbps or higher recommended.