Fall Protection Awareness

Introduction

The Fall Protection Awareness Course trains workers, supervisors, and safety professionals to recognize and prevent fall hazards in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501 and ANSI/ASSP Z359 standards. This program covers fall protection systems, hazard identification, and safe work practices for elevated work environments. Through theoretical instruction, practical demonstrations, and scenario-based exercises, participants will gain the expertise to reduce fall risks, ensure worker safety, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Course Objectives

• Understand OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection in workplace settings.
• Identify fall hazards in construction, maintenance, and other elevated work areas.
• Learn to select, inspect, and use fall protection systems, such as harnesses and guardrails.
• Develop skills to implement fall prevention measures and safe work practices.
• Explore the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for fall protection.
• Gain knowledge of emergency response and rescue procedures for fall incidents.
• Understand the importance of fall protection training and communication.
• Learn to document fall protection inspections and incidents for compliance.

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will demonstrate compliance with OSHA and ANSI fall protection standards.
• Learners will identify and mitigate fall hazards in workplace scenarios.
• Attendees will select and use fall protection systems effectively.
• Graduates will implement fall prevention measures and safe work practices.
• Participants will use PPE appropriately for fall protection tasks.
• Learners will respond effectively to fall-related emergencies.
• Attendees will maintain accurate fall protection inspection and incident records.

Assessment

A 30-minute multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam and a practical fall protection system inspection exercise.

Certification

ACSGP Fall Protection Awareness Certificate upon successful completion.