Falls are the leading cause of workplace deaths in the construction industry and are consistently ranked as the #1 most cited OSHA violation year after year. 

Falls in Construction Safety Training 

Did you know that falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry?

Fall protection training will enable employees to recognize fall hazards and review control options in order to minimize the fall hazards on the job. We will focus on both fall protection systems and the typical fall arrest system for when the walking/working surface does not have suitable guardrail or other fall prevention in place. This training will also provide a ladder safety overview for proper inspection and safe climbing.

Fall Protection is required by OSHA, in construction industry, when one or more employees have exposure to falls of 6ft or greater to the lower level.

What Fall Protection Training is Required by OSHA?

OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard requires construction employers to protect employees who are working 6 feet or more above a lower level where leading edges are under construction, but who is not engaged in the leading edge work, to be protected from falling. There are several ways to implement fall protection. Employers should assess the workplace to determine where falls might occur and decide what the best fall protection would be (guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system).

How much training is needed depends upon the job and the risk level involved. Lancaster Safety’s team can help your company determine the best level of fall protection training. Training can range from general awareness level to a 24-hour competent person level training. 

Falls in Construction Safety Training Agenda

  • Fall Protection Requirements
  • Fall Prevention Methods
  • Common Pieces of Equipment
  • Fall Distance Calculations
  • Fall Protection Systems
  • Controlled Access Zones
  • Ladder Safety
  • Training
  • Questions

Prevent work-related falls by conducting hazard assessments, implement regular safety training, and provide a safety program in accordance with OSHA’s regulations. You make the commitment to working safely, and we can help with the rest! 

TRAINING IS OFFERED AT YOUR LOCATION: TRAINING IS OFFERED IN A LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM: TRAINING IS OFFERED IN OUR ONLINE OSHA TRAINING CENTER: HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD THIS TOPIC BE TRAINED ON: IS A WRITTEN SAFETY PROGRAM NEEDED FOR THIS TOPIC?
Initially upon hire, Retraining is recommended at least annually Recommended

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