Focus Four - Fall Hazards

Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for a significant percentage of workplace deaths each year. This comprehensive self-paced program equips workers, supervisors, and safety professionals with essential knowledge to identify, prevent, and control fall hazards on construction sites. Through this course, you'll learn to recognize common fall hazards including working at heights, unprotected edges, holes, wall openings, and improper use of equipment. Discover OSHA's fall protection requirements and standards that apply to your work environment, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Master the hierarchy of fall protection controls, from elimination and passive systems to fall restraint, fall arrest, and administrative controls. Understand proper selection, inspection, and use of personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), guardrail systems, safety nets, covers, and other protective equipment that can save lives. Gain practical insights into developing effective fall protection plans, conducting site-specific hazard assessments, and implementing job hazard analyses. Learn rescue procedures and emergency response protocols essential when falls occur despite preventive measures. Whether you're new to construction safety or looking to refresh your knowledge, this program provides the critical training needed to create safer worksites and protect lives. Upon completion, you'll have the confidence to implement robust fall prevention strategies that meet OSHA standards and industry best practices. Invest in safety. Prevent falls. Save lives.