Fall Protection Training Online - Cal/OSHA

Our Fall Protection Training Online covers equipment, inspections, operations, and common hazards. Get certified in California!

Meets California state plan standard.
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Duration: 2.5 Hour(s) Language: English

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About

By nature, working at heights is dangerous, and falls are a leading cause of serious injury and death in many workplaces. Fall protection training is essential for anyone who works at heights, as it can help to prevent these tragic accidents.

This comprehensive online program covers crucial aspects of fall protection in construction and general industry. Encompassing modules on equipment, inspections, operations, common hazards, and rescue operations, our course prepares participants for a final written exam through intermittent practice quiz questions.

Outline

Topics Covered

INTRODUCTION
EQUIPMENT
OPERATIONS
INSPECTIONS
HAZARDS
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
CONCLUSION

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the importance of fall protection training in compliance with relevant standards.
Differentiate between fall arrest, fall protection (passive and active), and identify various types of fall protection devices.
Identify and understand the use of anchorage points, including permanent anchor systems and temporary anchoring systems.
Recognize and properly use connection devices and lanyards, including shock-absorbing lanyards and fall limiter/self-retracting lifelines (SRL).
Understand fall prevention measures, including guardrails, toeboards, safety nets, and floor/wall covers.
Conduct regular inspections of fall protection equipment, hardware, tags, labels, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, anchorage points, guardrails, warning lines, safety nets, lifelines, hard hats, rebar caps, and storage.
Identify common fall hazards, including unprotected edges and openings, walking/working surfaces, swing falls, dangerous equipment, and human factors such as distractions, fatigue, emotions, and physical health.
Develop and implement a rescue plan, including a safety analysis for fall-related emergencies.
Provide appropriate treatment after rescue, ensuring the well-being of individuals involved in fall incidents.

FAQs

What’s in the Fall Protection Online Training?

Developed by experienced trainers, the course covers vital topics including fall arrest and protection equipment, proper inspection procedures, operational best practices, common hazards identification, and even rescue operations. Interactive quizzes and a final exam solidify learning, while a printable certificate to document your course completion. Whether you're an individual seeking compliance or an employer looking to train your entire team, this comprehensive program provides a convenient and effective way to prevent falls and ensure workplace safety.

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 120 – 150 min.