objectivesThe Cal Fall Protection for Construction online training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level safety course covering the most recent changes made by OSHA regarding fall protection regulations. The course addresses not only compliance start heights, but also regulations affecting certain trades, and exemptions and design of California-specific passive fall protection systems. Participants can expect an intermediate-level course providing basic occupational safety and health information.
OSHA Education School’s Cal Fall Protection for Construction online training introduces California-specific fall protection regulations. Additionally, participants will learn legal requirements for ensuring highest possible level of safety in the workplace. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to California-specific fall protection guidelines
General fall protection
General fall protection requirements
Standard types of fall protection
Fall protection fatal facts #46 & #54
Connecting devices
Special exemptions regarding fall protection
Fall protection plans
Fatal facts case study
Fall protection in construction summary
Specific industry terms covered throughout this course include the following:
Cal/OSHA fall protective standards
Fall protection standards
OSHA
descriptionCal Fall Protection for Construction is a distance learning intermediate safety course that covers current updates on OSHA's fall protection rules in California. This course discusses compliance starting heights, rules impacting certain trades, exemptions, and the design of passive fall prevention devices particular to California. The fall protection training covers the fundamentals of workplace safety and health. Fall hazards are a leading cause of deadly construction accidents.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cal Fall Protection For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Course Description Course Objectives Get Site-Specific Training! Why is California OSHA Different? Different Rules in the Golden State Where Can I Find the Regs? 2. General Fall Protection
What is Fall Protection? Why Fall Protection? Fall Hazards OSHA Requirements Leading Edges Controlled Access Zones 3. California Fall Protection Requirements
California Fall Protection California Fall Protection Less Stringent? Differences from Federal Trigger Heights for Compliance 4. Standard Types of Fall Protection
Fall Protection Systems Guardrail Systems Safety Nets Personal Fall Arrest Systems Fall Arrest Equipment Lifelines Controlled Access/Warning Line Systems Fall Restraint Systems Fatal Facts 5. Fatal Facts #46
Case Study-Fall From Elevation Accident Summary Brief Description of Accident Training note Inspection Results Accident Prevention Recommendations Sources of Help 6. Connecting Devices
Connecting Devices Snaphooks 7. Special Exceptions
Passive Protection Systems Impalement Protection Special Trades, Regulations Roofers Flat Roof Applications Framers Roof Trusses/Framing Operations Metal Decks Wooden Decks and Formwork Steel Erectors Rebar Installations Fall Protection over Rebar 8. Fall Protection Plans
Fall Protection Plans Competent Person Qualified Person Training Program Emergency Response 9. Other Considerations
Danger of employees/materials falling: Control of Subcontractors Where can I get more Information? Conclusion 10. Fatal Facts #54
Fatal Facts Case Study Accident Review and Prevention Accident Summary Brief Description of Accident Inspection Results Sources of Help 11. Summary
What You Need to Do
OSHA Education School’s Cal Fall Protection for Construction online course teaches participants the California-specific fall protection standards necessary to uphold the utmost of safety on the worksite. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know how and why Cal/OSHA standards differ from federal OSHA standards
Understand fall protection plans and be comfortable implementing them
Follow Cal/OSHA and fall protection safety plans
Be fully aware of the standard types of fall protection
