The Falling Object Hazards training course helps workers understand how to identify, prevent, and control overhead risks in environments where cranes, scaffolding, ladders, and heavy equipment are in use. This online program is regulation compliant, and the digital format fulfills classroom training requirements for workplaces needing falling object awareness.

Learners explore how gravity affects unsecured tools, materials, and suspended loads, and how these factors contribute to serious workplace incidents. The course explains how to apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or reduce falling object hazards, including engineering controls, administrative practices, and tool-tethering systems. Participants also learn how to select and use proper personal protective equipment, and review real-world incident cases to recognize warning signs and improve jobsite planning.

Coverage also includes key U.S. regulations such as OSHA standards for falling object protection, PPE requirements, accident prevention signage, steel erection, scaffolding safety, and load-handling rules, along with ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 guidelines.

Falling objects remain one of the most common and preventable causes of workplace injuries. Understanding how these hazards develop, how gravity impacts jobsite safety, and which controls are most effective enables workers to minimize risks in environments with overhead activity. This course strengthens hazard awareness and prepares learners to adopt proactive safety practices.

Safety Principles

• Understand gravity-related risks and how falling object incidents occur
• Identify common jobsite scenarios with overhead hazards
• Learn foundational safety practices for preventing dropped objects

Controls

• Apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or reduce risks
• Use engineering controls, administrative controls, and proper worksite planning
• Learn how tool tethering and secured storage minimize falling object incidents

Hazards

• Recognize typical falling object hazards on construction and industrial sites
• Review investigated incidents to understand how hazards develop
• Identify PPE requirements that protect workers from overhead risks

This online training program takes approximately 75 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and continue the course at their convenience.

A score of 80% is required to pass the course. Built-in quizzes reinforce learning and help prepare learners for the final exam.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable certificate of completion suitable for printing or digital recordkeeping.