The Fall Protection awareness simulation is ideal for future employees and supervisors who will work in or around construction environments. The primary goal of this course is to teach workers safe procedures when working at heights on a construction site.
Fall Protection
On construction sites, a single story often reaches an average height of 14 feet. Despite seeming modest, falls from such heights can lead to severe injuries; 4 out of 5 falls from over 11 feet result in fatalities. Shockingly, workplace falls caused 1,008 fatalities in 2018, with 33.5% occurring in construction, making fatal falls OSHA's top job site accident. However, these tragedies are entirely preventable.
Key Learning Objectives
This course aims to educate workers about safe practices when working at heights in construction. Participants will learn:
- Proper utilization of personal fall arrest systems
- Inspection and selection of safety harnesses and lanyards
- Identification and selection of secure anchorage points
- Recognition of specific fall hazards
- Engagement in accident prevention on job sites
The Fall Protection awareness simulation targets employees and supervisors engaged in construction environments, ensuring enhanced safety measures.
