Fall Protection – Cal/OSHA (Update Available)


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
This course is intended to provide employees who might be exposed to fall hazards with the ability to recognize such hazards and the ability to minimize them. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to recognize common workplace fall hazards, describe fall protection techniques used in general industry, identify fall protection equipment and limitations, and describe the primary components of a Cal/OSHA-compliant fall protection program. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
All personnel exposed to a potential free fall greater than 6 feet while on the job

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.6

Lesson Objectives

Fall Protection – Cal/OSHA (Update Available)

  • recognize common workplace fall hazards
  • identify common workplace tripping hazards
  • identify fall protection techniques and methods
  • identify guidelines related to fall protection equipment
  • identify who is in charge of safety monitoring
  • recognize ways to protect workers from workplace fall hazards
  • Course Number:
    ehs_cal_a13_sh_enus