Fall Protection

Fall Protection Course Types Overview

Reduce risk with our OSHA-aligned fall protection courses designed for workers, foremen, competent persons, and safety managers. Our trenching lineup ranges from awareness to Competent Person training.

Enjoy 100% online, self-paced access with progress saved and an instant digital certificate at completion.  After enrolling, you’ll review objectives, complete interactive modules and a final exam, and, if a hands-on skills evaluation is required for your workplace, your employer/supervisor will conduct it.

• Courses align with OSHA standards and include friendly support whenever you need help.
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The type of fall protection training you need will depend on your role and responsibilities. Below are the most common options and who each is for:

Fall Protection Competent Person

For supervisors/leads who identify hazards, select and oversee fall protection systems, verify anchors, and plan rescue.

24-Hour Competent Person

Extended coverage for complex sites or heightened oversight duties (deeper system selection, calculations, and rescue planning).

Fall Protection Training at Heights

Awareness-level training for workers and new hires on prevention vs. restraint vs. arrest, PFAS basics, inspection, and safe practices.

Fall Protection Training & Certificate in Construction

Construction-focused essentials with practical jobsite scenarios.

If you’re unsure about the course you need, please confirm any role-specific requirements with your employer or safety manager.

Fall Prevention Measures

OSHA recommends a layered approach to reducing fall incidents:

• Plan the work before starting tasks.
• Provide the right equipment for each job.
• Train workers to recognize and prevent fall hazards.
• Conduct routine, thorough inspections of all fall protection equipment, including ladders and scaffolds, to identify and address potential risks to staff.
• Prioritize guardrails and covers for edges and holes.
• Maintain work areas such as cleaning walking-working surfaces to reduce slip and trip risks.
• Provide role-specific preventative training and refreshers using 360training.
• Use ladders and scaffolds that meet OSHA standards.
• Apply PFAS (Personal Fall Arrest Systems) or restraint systems when engineering controls cannot fully eliminate risks.
• Promote a strong safety culture by setting clear expectations, empowering stop-work authority, and recognizing safe behaviors.