Fall Protection for Construction

Course Overview

This course covers regulations 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M and enables the recognition of fall hazards and the proper steps to take to maximize safety while working at heights. Falls on the worksite are the leading cause of death in the construction industry attributable to over a third of fatalities in the private construction industry.

​One of the topics outlined are the employer’s obligations and requirements involved with protecting workers in such environments.

Course Topics

• How fall or falling object injuries occur
• When fall protection is required
• Types of fall protection
• What fall safety equipment is needed to perform a job
• Set-up, safe use, and storage of fall safety equipment
• Employer requirements to protect workers from fall hazards

Online Assessment

Students answer questions on the course material and are required to obtain a minimum passing mark of 80%. The student will have two additional opportunities to pass if required.

Completion Certificate

Following successful completion of this course, the student will have the opportunity to download and print a certificate of completion.

Bulk Purchases

To order multiple copies of this course for employees, please do give us a call directly at the number on the bottom of the page.