Fall Protection Training

Course Objectives

Upon completion of OSHA Fall Protection training, the student will be familiar with, types of fall protections systems, fall hazards, methods of keeping a worker from falling, what happens during a fall, hands-on demonstration of personal fall arrest system equipment, understanding self-rescue techniques, the need to report fall hazards, and the importance of housekeeping.

Course Duration And Topics

4 to 6 hours of formal classroom training additional hands-on session: Est. 1-2 additional hours for hands-on use of equipment. Includes inspection and fitment of fall protection equipment.

Topics covered include:

• Establish Fall Protection’s Role in Today’s Industry
• OSHA’S requirements for Fall Protection.
• Basic Skills in Fall Hazard Recognition & Control in various work situations
• Fall Hazard Analysis Techniques.
• Fall Protection Systems: Fall Arresting, Fall Prevention, and differences.
• Provide Examples of Fall Protection Systems.
• Hazards Associated with Fall Protection.
• Rescue and Retrieval Requirements.
• Hands-on Inspection of Fall Prevention and Fall Arresting Equipment.