Basic Users of Fall Protection and Scaffolding

This training course will provide employees a basic understanding of the OSHA fall protection requirements, how to use fall protection equipment, and the basic requirements of a fall protection rescue. Additionally, in this course we will review the basic requirements of scaffold safety inclduing the OSHA scaffold standard. 

Benefits of Attending:

• Identify fall hazards
• Evaluate fall hazards and establish fall protection systems
• Know where to find the OSHA fall protection requirements
• Know the requirements for rescue in the event of a fall
• Know the general OSHA scaffolding requirements 
• Identify the elements of a safely erected frame scaffold

• The anatomy of a fall
• The need for fall protection
• Types of fall protection 
• The various height requirements for fall protection according to the OSHA Construction Standards
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems including impact force, anchors, body harnesses, connectors and deceleration devices
• Calculate fall distance
• Rescue planning
• General OSHA scaffold requirements