Fall Protection Authorized-User

According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), falls are one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death in the country of all occupational fatalities from trauma. Hundreds of workers die from falls each year. from elevations of four feet or more, or is working over dangerous equipment or machinery, the worker is at risk and needs to be protected. Our training focuses on preventing falls that can mean the difference between life and death. It will show you a variety of methods to safeguard you from falling at height, including how to properly use fall protection equipment, as well as provide guidance on how safety managers can ensure a safe workplace for their workers under OSHAs Fall Protection standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M. We also offer training for Competent Person. For more details, click HERE!

Who should attend?

• Construction workers (Roofer, Steel erectors, Painters, Framers, Tree climbers, etc.) 
• Supervisors, team leads, Managers
• Construction Inspectors, and 
• Any worker exposed to fall hazards

Course Topics:

• OSHA Regulatory Requirements (When and how to use fall protection)
• Employee responsibilities under OSHA
• Training requirements
• Unprotected and leading edge required fall protection
• Various types of fall protection (Guardrail, personal fall arrest, safety nets, warning line, safety monitoring systems, etc.)
• Accident Prevention
• Fall hazard analysis
• Before, during and after use safety equipment inspection procedures

What will you learn? 

• Identification and understanding of construction hazards that require a fall protection system
• Identification of the different types of fall protection systems
• Understanding of fall protection requirements

Course Completion 

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a wall-size certificate.