Course Description
Falls in the workplace are a common occurrence. They occur almost every day. But there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of falls occurring. This course will show you how you can prevent falls from happening in industrial environments as well as what organizations are required to do to protect employees.
Falls from even the smallest heights can injure employees. That’s why it’s important to take precautions whenever the risk of a fall is present. This often begins with wearing the right shoes.
Edges and openings present fall hazards in almost every work environment. One of the simplest ways to prevent falls in these areas is to use guard rails. OSHA has set standards for this railing that must be met.
Fall hazards are also present whenever employees need to use ladders or scaffolding to do their job. These require special considerations in order for employees to remain safe. This includes using personal fall protection equipment to prevent and stop falls, if they occur.
What You'll Learn
- Prevent slips, trips and falls in industrial environments, starting with wearing the right shoes
- Guard edges and openings using guard rails that meet OSHA standards
- Use portable and fixed ladders safely to reduce fall hazards
- Work safely on scaffolding with the special considerations it requires
- Apply personal fall protection equipment to prevent and stop falls
- Identify what organizations are required to do to protect employees from falls
Key Takeaways
- Falls in the workplace are a common occurrence, but steps can be taken to reduce the risk of them happening.
- Falls from even the smallest heights can injure employees, so precautions should be taken whenever the risk of a fall is present.
- Edges and openings present fall hazards in almost every work environment, and guard rails are one of the simplest ways to prevent falls in these areas.
- OSHA has set standards for guard railing that must be met.
- Ladders and scaffolding require special considerations, including personal fall protection equipment to prevent and stop falls if they occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It shows how to prevent falls in industrial environments and what organizations are required to do to protect employees, covering slips, trips and falls, edges and openings, guard rails, portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding, and personal fall protection.
Who is this course for?
It is for people working in industrial environments where fall hazards such as edges, openings, ladders, and scaffolding are present and who need to protect employees from falls.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in accident prevention, fall prevention, fall protection, fall protection systems, fall risk management, and workplace safety.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons covering an introduction; preventing slips, trips and falls; edges, openings and guarding; using portable and fixed ladders; working safely on scaffolding; personal fall protection; and a conclusion.
Does the course address regulatory requirements?
Yes. It explains what organizations are required to do to protect employees and notes that OSHA has set standards for guard railing that must be met.
