OSHA #3115: Fall Protection
Course Description
Fall Protection covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standards and an overview of its methods. Topics covered include principles, the components of fall arrest systems, the limitations of fall arrest equipment, and OSHA policies. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of equipment, residential construction protection, training requirements, and developing a safety program.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify various types of protection equipment and arrest systems, their components and limitations
- Recognize fall hazards and identify abatement methods
- Proper use of fall protection equipment and fall arrest systems
- Assess compliance with the OSHA standards
- Evaluate installed passive systems/fall arrest systems
- Develop and implement written safety plans
Topics Covered:
- Fall accidents and fatalities
- Fall hazard analysis
- Consensus standards and summaries
- Sample safety plans
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
- Litigation decisions and case studies
NOTE: Appropriate clothing (long pants/closed-toed shoes) must be worn to participate in hands-on exercises. Additional personal protective equipment may be required and will be specified on day-one of class. We recommend that students bring their assigned fall protection (harness/lanyards) to class.
Please order your OSHA Fall Protection Regulations Book with sufficient shipping time prior to your class’s start date.
Prerequisites
None.
Continuing Education Units
- CEUs – 1.8
Price
- $775
Registration
- Payment by credit card, check or purchase order or call 1-866-936-6742.
- This class can be taught at your facility. Call 1-866-936-6742.
NOTE for virtual (Zoom) sessions: Zoom classes are ONLY open to participants located in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, American Samoa, Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. No transfers or refunds fewer than 10 days prior to class. Students will receive a digital course workbook.
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