The Fall Protection (US) course provides a practical introduction to preventing workplace falls and protecting workers who perform tasks at height. Falls remain one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities across construction and general industry, and this training explains how proper systems and safe work practices reduce those risks. Throughout the course, learners explore common fall hazards, the equipment designed to prevent or arrest a fall, and the steps required to keep themselves and others safe on elevated work surfaces.

This program explains OSHA’s fall protection expectations and highlights the difference between fall restraint, fall arrest, and work positioning systems. Learners discover how personal fall protection components work together, including harnesses, lanyards, anchorage connectors, and lifelines. The training also covers essential planning considerations, such as selecting the right equipment, assessing the work area, and preparing for emergency rescue.

By the end of the course, participants will understand how to recognize fall hazards, set up and use equipment properly, and follow safe procedures to prevent falls on the job.

Fall protection is a critical safety requirement for anyone working near unprotected edges, elevated platforms, scaffolding, or open areas where a fall could occur. Understanding fall hazards, system components, equipment inspection, and rescue planning helps workers make safer decisions and reduces the likelihood of injury. This course provides foundational knowledge that supports safe work at height in a wide range of industrial and construction environments.

Common Fall Hazards

• Identify elevated work areas that pose fall risks
• Understand the role of worksite conditions and worker behaviour
• Recognize hazards created by unprotected edges, openings, and unstable surfaces

Need for Fall Protection

• Understand OSHA requirements for fall protection
• Learn when fall protection is legally required
• Review employer and worker responsibilities

Types of Fall Protection

• Understand work positioning, fall restraint, and fall arrest systems
• Learn when each method is appropriate
• Explore engineered and personal fall protection solutions

Fall Protection Planning

• Understand how to assess the jobsite for fall hazards
• Learn how to select appropriate fall protection systems
• Prepare for emergencies and rescue procedures

Personal Fall Protection Methods

• Explore how lanyards, connectors, harnesses, and anchorage points work together
• Understand free fall distance, total fall distance, and clearance requirements

Personal Fall Protection Components

• Identify harness types and proper adjustment
• Learn how to select compatible equipment
• Understand system limitations and ratings

Lanyards

• Compare shock-absorbing and non-shock-absorbing lanyards
• Learn how to inspect and maintain lanyards
• Understand connection requirements and proper placement

Anchorage and Lifelines

• Identify safe anchorage points and minimum strength requirements
• Learn how vertical and horizontal lifelines function
• Understand how to choose appropriate connectors and systems

Inspection, Storage, and Rescue

• Perform visual and tactile inspections of fall protection gear
• Identify signs of wear, damage, or invalidation
• Understand storage expectations and rescue considerations

This online Fall Protection (US) training takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume the course at any time.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final exam. Learners may attempt the exam up to three times. Short quizzes throughout the course reinforce key concepts and ensure understanding.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion. This document verifies their training in fall protection hazards, equipment, and safe work practices.