Falls are among the most common causes of work-related injuries and are the leading cause of death in construction work. 36% of all fatalities in construction work were from falls, and Fall Protection in construction has been the most frequently cited standard by Federal OSHA in recent years.
Compass Group EHS offers Fall Protection Training courses to provide construction workers with the information needed to identify and prevent fall hazards, and to comply with OSHA standards.
Who Should Take a Fall Protection Training Course?
This fall protection training is designed for all construction workers who might be exposed to fall hazards. OSHA requires that employers provide a Fall Protection training program that teaches workers to recognize the hazards of falling as well as the procedures to follow in order to minimize these hazards.
What Topics are Covered in a Fall Protection Class?
The Instructors at Compass Group EHS cover many areas of fall protection in each training class. Every class is designed to be extremely comprehensive, ensuring your employees are as prepared as possible to prevent falls before they happen. The following are typical topics covered in one of our fall protection training courses:
- Hazards overview
- OSHA requirements
- Fall hazards overview
- Unprotected sides, wall openings, and floor holes
- Guardrails
- Safety net systems
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
- Improper scaffold construction
- Unguarded protruding steel rebar
- Misuse of portable ladders
- Ladder safety
- Falling object protection
- Leading edges
- Holes and covers
- Excavations
- Roofing activities
- Positioning device systems
- Warning line systems
- Controlled access zones
- Other fall protection practices
Each participant who successfully completes the fall protection training course will receive a certificate of completion.