Every year, at least 68,000 injuries and 95 deaths may be attributed to falls from altitudes that are subject to Subpart M. It has been suggested that the vast majority of fall-related fatalities might have been avoided if employees were outfitted with guards, safety nets, body belts, and body harnesses, among other fall-protective tools.

In the construction sector, this training teaches workers how to utilize fall prevention devices. Theme areas include: OSHA fall protection requirements, fall protection systems, fall protection measures selection and fall protection systems inspection and maintenance.