At best, slipping and tripping is embarrassing. Often, it leads to strains and sprains. At worst, it causes serious injury or even death. Preventing slips, trips and falls from walking and working surfaces is easy, but often ignored in the daily routine of trying to get work done quickly and efficiently. Take this course to learn about the hazards that cause slips, trips and falls, how you can avoid them, and what to do in the event of a slip, trip or fall. Ideal learners are all employees who work in construction.
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction and account for over 300 worker fatalities annually. OSHA penalties for fall protection violations can reach $16,550 per serious violation and $165,514 for willful/repeat violations.
This course is designed for construction workers, maintenance staff, warehouse personnel, retail employees, healthcare workers, and custodial staff — anyone who works on elevated surfaces, ladders, or in environments with slip/trip hazards.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501) has been OSHA's #1 most-cited standard for over a decade. OSHA requires fall protection at 4 feet in general industry, 6 feet in construction, and training for all workers exposed to fall hazards.
This course covers the following OSHA and industry standards:
This course provides a certificate of completion. For the official OSHA (DOL) wallet card required on most job sites, enroll in OSHA 10-Hour ($59) or OSHA 30-Hour (from $159) training.
Finish this 23-minute course at your own pace. Certificate of completion included.
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