Course Overview

Falls, along with electrical, caught-in, and struck-by hazards account for the majority of the injuries and fatalities in construction and are collectively known as the "Fatal Four" hazards. Falls from heights are the single-greatest source of injury, accounting for thirty-eight percent of all construction fatalities.
Laws and regulations require that employers strive to protect employees from fall hazards by implementing written programs that inform employees of fall hazards and the means for preventing and controlling falls. Such programs must identify fall hazards, identify the personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect workers from those hazards, and train workers to properly use and maintain their PPE.
Fall prevention efforts can include pre-task planning, where supervisors and workers review the hazards specific to the job tasks and the preventative measures (including PPE) that will protect them from those hazards. Following fall protection requirements, including properly wearing and attaching your personal fall arrest system, can save your life!