Walking and Working Surfaces

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Last Updated
12/03/2024

Course Description

Falls can occur in any workplace industry or setting, and potential fall hazards can exist on any walking-working surface in the workplace. For more than 20 years, the top 5 most frequently cited OSHA standards have included Fall Protection and Walking-Working Surfaces (i.e., scaffolds and ladders). Falls from heights and on the same level (a working surface) are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths.

Sub-Title:

Certification for OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D & I. 1910.140 Personal Fall Protection System, 1926.Subpart M

Description:

Falls can occur in any workplace industry or setting, and potential fall hazards can exist on any walking-working surface in the workplace. For more than 20 years, the top 5 most frequently cited OSHA standards have included Fall Protection and Walking-Working Surfaces (i.e., scaffolds and ladders). Falls from heights and on the same level (a working surface) are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. 


Government Regulations:

This course satisfies OSHA requirements for 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D & I, 1910.140 Personal Fall Protection System, 1926.Subpart M.

Who Needs this Training?

All employees working at a permanent place of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agriculture work is performed.


Dangers of Remaining Uncertified

Risk of falls increases with work regarding:
⦁ Ladders, Stairway, and Ramps
⦁ Scaffolds
⦁ Floor and Wall Openings
⦁ Stairways
⦁ Covers and Guardrails
⦁ Fall Protection and Systems
⦁ Rope Descent Systems
⦁ Outdoor Advertising
⦁ Residential Roofs


Included Topics

By the end of this course we will have covered the following topics:
Topic 1: Introduction – 06:47
Topic 2: General Requirements – 01:41
Topic 3: Ladders, Stairways, and Ramps – 10:56
Topic 4: Scaffolds – 01:41
Topic 5: Floor Holes and Wall Openings – 05:08
Topic 6: Stairways – 01:24
Topic 7: Covers and Guardrails – 02:34
Topic 8: Fall Protection – 07:44
Topic 9: Rope Descent Systems – 04:09
Topic 10: Outdoor Advertising – 01:05
Topic 11: Residential Roofs – 02:06


Course Layout

Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes and Final Knowledge Check

Course Duration

A minimum of 45 minutes is required to complete this course.

Recertification

OSHA does not specify a length of time for recertification as there is no OSHA standard covering this topic. However, the OSH Act general duty clause section 5(a)(1), 29 U.S.C. 654(b)(1) states that each employer shall furnish employees a workplace free from hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. 


Certificate of Completion

A completion certificate is available for printing immediately upon successfully finishing the course.


Fall Protection Reviews

Well written – Adrian Woods
Gracias por la información. – Mark Fark


Last Updated

12/03/2024

Created

13/04/2022

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