Course Overview
In the U.S., falls at construction sites result in thousands of injuries every year. Falls are also the leading cause of death in the construction industry, accounting for 35% of deaths among private industry construction workers.
This online course is designed to help you recognize fall hazards and teach you to take the proper measures to ensure safety when working at heights. It covers regulations 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
Course Topics
- How fall or falling object injuries occur
- When fall protection is required
- Types of fall protection
- What fall safety equipment is needed to perform a job
- Set-up, safe use, and storage of fall safety equipment
- Employer requirements to protect workers from fall hazards
This course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course.
