8 Hour Fall Prevention Online Training: Why It’s Essential
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, making fall prevention training crucial for all workers operating at heights of six feet or more. The comprehensive 8 Hour Fall Prevention course educates workers on recognizing, avoiding, minimizing, and correcting fall hazards on job sites. Topics covered include fall hazards, responsibilities of a competent person, various fall protection systems, calculation of fall distances, and selection of appropriate anchorage points.
Flexible Self-Paced Online Learning
Our self-paced online training ensures that workers can gain essential knowledge to effectively identify, avoid, and manage fall hazards on construction sites. Accessible on any device, the course allows learners to progress at their convenience. Upon successful completion, participants receive their certification via email, confirming their expertise in fall prevention.
Fall Prevention Training – NYC DOB Requirement
According to Local Law 196, the NYC Department of Buildings mandates specific DOB-approved training for individuals working on NYC construction projects. This includes 8 hours of fall prevention training, a 30-hour construction training course, and a 2-hour drug and alcohol prevention course. More details on Local Law 196 can be found at safetycardtracker.com.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) – IACET Accreditation
Participants can earn 0.8 IACET CEUs by meeting the following requirements:
- 100% attendance in the Fall Protection Class
- Completion of the Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises, as determined by the course instructor
- Completion of pre-and post-quiz assessments
- Achievement of the minimum passing score on the final exam
- Submission of an end-of-course evaluation form with the participant’s name
Learning Objectives
Upon completing the fall prevention training, participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the statistics on fatal falls, the most common cause of death in construction
- Understand the responsibilities of competent persons
- Identify different types of fall hazards
- Grasp the equation force = Mass x Acceleration
- Describe the components, specifications, and regulatory requirements of fall controls
- Understand controls for struck-by incidents and falls to the same level
- Describe the components and regulatory requirements, including NYC Chapter 33, Section 3315.1.
