Falls remain one of the most serious and widespread hazards across both industrial and construction environments. In the United States, falls cause more deaths each year than any workplace incident other than vehicle collisions—resulting in over 10,000 fatalities and hundreds of thousands of disabling injuries annually. This online Fall Protection course gives employees a clear understanding of how falls occur and the steps needed to prevent them, while satisfying OSHA’s major training requirements under the Fall Protection Standard.

The training explores the conditions that lead to slips, trips, and falls, and explains how to work safely off the ground using ladders, scaffolding, and personal fall protection systems. Learners gain practical strategies for identifying hazards, selecting the right equipment, and applying safeguards that reduce the risk of injuries. By the end of the course, workers will understand how to recognize fall dangers and confidently implement safe practices in any elevated work situation.

Fall protection encompasses the tools, procedures, and systems used to safeguard employees who work at heights or near openings. Understanding how falls occur, how protective systems function, and how to apply OSHA requirements helps workers make safer decisions on the job. This course provides essential knowledge for anyone who works above ground level or in environments where fall hazards are present.

Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Identify common causes of slips and trips
• Understand housekeeping, surface conditions, and safe movement practices
• Learn steps to minimize fall-related risks

Edges, Openings, and Guarding

• Recognize unprotected edges and floor openings
• Understand guardrail requirements and protective measures
• Learn how guarding prevents accidental falls

Using Portable and Fixed Ladders

• Review ladder selection, placement, and inspection
• Understand safe climbing techniques and common ladder pitfalls
• Follow OSHA ladder safety requirements

Working Safely on Scaffolding

• Understand scaffold design, access, and platform requirements
• Learn safe erection and dismantling practices
• Identify common scaffold hazards and how to avoid them

Personal Fall Protection

• Explore harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, and anchor points
• Learn proper inspection, fit, and use procedures
• Understand how fall arrest and restraint systems function

And More

• Additional safe-work practices and scenario-based learning
• Awareness of employer responsibilities and worker expectations

This online fall protection training takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the course at any time.

A passing score of 80% is required to successfully complete the course. Learners may attempt the final exam up to three times, with quizzes throughout the training reinforcing key concepts and ensuring comprehension.

Upon successful completion, participants can download and print a digital certificate of completion. A comprehensive student manual is also included for ongoing reference and knowledge retention.