Fall Protection Safety Training Program Description
In 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 1,224 construction workers died on the job, with 36 percent of those fatalities resulting from falls. Events surrounding these types of accidents often involve a number of factors, including unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, and human error. Studies have shown that the use of guardrails, fall arrest systems, safety nets, covers, and travel restriction systems can prevent many deaths and injuries from falls.
This Fall Protection PowerPoint® Training Program addresses comprehensively the issues of; evaluating potential fall hazards, communicating information concerning these hazards, and establishing appropriate protective measures for employees.
Program Discussion & Objectives Include the Following:
Fall Protection's Role in Today's Industry
OSHA's requirements for Fall Protection
Basic Skills in Fall Hazard Recognition & Control
Fall Hazard Analysis Techniques
Fall Protection Systems
Hazards Associated with Fall Protection
Rescue and Retrieval Requirements
Provide Examples of Fall Protection Systems
This Fall Protection Safety Training Program will ensure your employees are trained to OSHA standards:
