Falls Prevention for Construction

Don’t be one of the thousands of fall injuries every year; recognize fall hazards before they’re incidents

FALL PREVENTION FOR CONSTRUCTION ONLINE 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.

FALL PREVENTION FOR CONSTRUCTION ONLINE 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

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 60 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.