FALL PROTECTION

Scope:  This class is required by OSHA for all employees who work near an unprotected edge greater than six feet high.

Overview:  In 1995, 335 construction workers died from falls. This represented 32% of all deaths to construction workers for the year. Each year, falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry. Events surrounding these accidents include unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, and human error. Many deaths and injuries from falls could be prevented by the use of proper fall protection systems. This class will cover the Fall Protection Standard and fall protection systems such as guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, and covers. The proper use of safety harnesses, lanyards, rope grabs, and safety lines will also be discussed and demonstrated.