Fall Protection (US)
Tarjeta Oficial del DOL
Duration: 43 Minutes
Language: English
Level: Certificate
Introduction
The Fall Protection (US) course is specifically designed to equip professionals with the knowledge required to meet OSHA's strict fall protection standards. It provides comprehensive training on identifying fall hazards, implementing prevention strategies, and adhering to OSHA-compliant safety protocols. In 2020, there were 351 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,008 construction fatalities, highlighting the importance of this training. Key topics covered include the correct use of personal fall arrest systems, the installation of guardrails, and conducting thorough risk assessments.
Upon course completion, participants will have the necessary skills to minimize fall-related incidents and create a safer workplace. This course is ideal for employers, supervisors, and workers in construction and general industries, offering certification to confirm competency in fall protection practices.
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
2. Common Fall Hazards
- Fall Hazards
- Fall Hazards (continued)
3. Need for Fall Protection
- When Is Fall Protection Needed?
- How Falls Occur
- You Might Think…
- Knowledge Check: Fall Protection
4. Types of Fall Protection
- Primary and Secondary Fall Protection
- Passive and Active Systems
- Guardrails
- Guardrails (continued)
- Hole Covers
- Knowledge Check: Primary Fall Protection
- Knowledge Check: Secondary Fall Protection
5. 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
6. Personal Fall Protection Methods
- Types of Personal Fall Protection
- Work Positioning
- Fall Restraint
- Fall Arrest
- Knowledge Check: Fall Restraint
- Knowledge Check: Fall Restraint (continued)
7. Personal Fall Protection Components
- Personal Fall Protection Components
- Full Body Harness
- Full Body Harness (continued)
- Connectors
- Knowledge Check: Full Body Harness
8. Lanyards
- Choosing a Lanyard: Fall Forces
- Choosing a Lanyard: Fall Forces (continued)
- Energy-Absorbing Lanyards
- Knowledge Check: Energy-Absorbing Lanyards
9. Anchorage and Lifelines
- Anchor Points
- Example: Anchor Points
- Anchorage Connectors
- Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
- Vertical Lifelines
- Horizontal Lifelines
- Knowledge Check: Anchorage
- Knowledge Check: Lifelines
10. Inspection, Storage and Rescue
- Inspecting Personal Fall Protection Equipment
- Equipment Inspection
- Software Inspection
- Hardware Inspection
- Equipment Storage
- Rescue
- Knowledge Check: Inspection
- Knowledge Check: Rescue
11. Summary
- Summary
FAQ
The course covers OSHA regulations, fall hazard identification, personal protective equipment, and fall protection systems to prevent workplace injuries.
Yes, this course is fully online, offering the flexibility to complete it at your own pace. Upon finishing, you can instantly download your certification, ensuring a seamless and convenient learning experience.
The Fall Protection (US) course complies with OSHA standards, ensuring that learners meet regulatory requirements for workplace fall safety.
This course is recommended for employers, supervisors, and workers in industries with elevated work environments or fall hazards.
You have up to 90 days to complete the self-paced course, allowing flexibility to fit your schedule.
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