The risk of falls in the workplace is one that cannot be taken lightly. In recent years, accidental falls have accounted for more than 10% of workplace fatalities and almost 300,000 work-related injuries. Causes of these incidents are complex but include unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment, and human error.
This course teaches employees how to recognize fall hazards and use a variety of safety devices and procedures to prevent falls from ever occurring. Learning and practicing the fall protection procedures taught in this course will not only help improve workplace morale and productivity but can also save workers’ lives.
TARGET AUDIENCE
All employees exposed to falling hazards in the workplace.
TIME TO COMPLETE
60 minutes
PURPOSE
To provide information about workplace hazards that may result in falls, explain the risks associated with falling, and outline the measures that can be taken to prevent and reduce the frequency of falls and the injuries that can result from them.
FORMS INCLUDED
There are no forms or documents in this course.