Working at elevated heights presents a serious danger of falling. Falls can be caused by inattentiveness, slippery surfaces, working in awkward or out-of-balance positions, or insufficient training. This course highlights numerous methods of prevention and protection, including fall arrest systems, the equipment associated with fall prevention and protection systems, vertical and horizontal lifelines, as well as inspection and maintenance guidelines. This course also discusses associated topics such as the proper procedure for putting on a body harness, lifeline swing hazards, calculating fall space clearance, and harness suspension syndrome.
Course Outline
Primary Defenses Against Falls and Fall Prevention
Guardrails and Stairways, Work Platforms and Ladders
Fall Protection and Fall Arrest System Overview
Body Harness and Body Belt and Putting on a Body Harness
Lanyards, Types of Lanyards
Regulations
OSHA General Industry 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces
Keywords:
Identify and describe types of fall protection systems, including best practices for their use
List, in order, the steps to put on a body harness
Identify and describe different types of lanyards
Describe different types of anchorage points
Define "free-fall distance"
Identify and describe vertical and horizontal lifelines
List the calculation factors for determining fall space clearance
List emergency action plan steps in case of a fall
List inspecting and maintenance guidelines for fall protection systems
List fall protection use guidelines in lift equipment
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dan Hannan
Dan Hannan is an Environmental, Health and Safety professional of 28 years. Dan is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, as well as an OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer.
Dan’s professional safety career began in 1990 in the public sector working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Over the last 28 years Dan has provided professional EHS services to the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, and ethanol industries. His work has included project safety management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, training and program development.
1 hr. Online Course