Fall Protection For Construction

• Construction workers who perform tasks at heights
• Crew leaders and foremen supervising elevated work
• Safety officers, site safety managers, and compliance personnel
• Contractors and subcontractors required to meet OSHA fall protection standards
• New employees who need fall protection orientation training

• Understand OSHA fall protection requirements under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
• Recognize common fall hazards on construction sites
• Apply safe practices when working on roofs, scaffolds, ladders, and elevated platforms
• Properly use personal fall arrest systems including harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines
• Identify requirements for guardrails, safety nets, and restraint systems
• Conduct pre-use inspection and maintenance of fall protection equipment
• Follow employer and employee responsibilities for training and hazard reporting
• Implement rescue and retrieval procedures during fall incidents

• Module 1: Introduction to Fall Protection
– Why Fall Protection Matters – Statistics and Consequences
– OSHA Standards and Regulatory Requirements
– The Duty to Provide Fall Protection

• Module 2: Identifying Fall Hazards
– Common Fall Hazards on Construction Sites
– Elevated Work Surfaces (roofs, scaffolds, steel structures)
– Openings, Edges, and Excavations
– Ladders and Scaffolding Risks

• Module 3: Fall Protection Systems
– Guardrail Systems
– Safety Nets
– Personal Fall Arrest Systems (harness, lanyard, lifeline)
– Positioning and Restraint Systems

• Module 4: Equipment Use and Inspection
– Proper Use of Harnesses and Connectors
– Anchor Points and Strength Requirements
– Pre-Use Inspection and Maintenance
– Storage and Care of Fall Protection Equipment

• Module 5: Work Practices and Training
– Safe Work Practices on Elevated Surfaces
– Rescue and Retrieval Procedures
– Employer Responsibilities: Training and Certification
– Employee Responsibilities: Correct Use and Reporting

• Module 6: Case Studies and Assessment
– Review of Real Incidents and Lessons Learned
– Final Assessment
– Certificate of Completion (score ≥ 80%)

• Enroll today — your certificate will be available immediately after completing the course
• Complete the training from any device with an internet connection
• Stay compliant and protect your crew by mastering OSHA-required fall protection practices