Fall Protection/At Heights Trainer Certification

Description

What’s in the Fall Protection/At Heights TTT Course?

Our Fall Protection Safety Training course is regulation aligned with OSHA’s standards. Our fall protection in construction (aka: fall arrest training) and general industry course contains sections on equipment, inspections, operations, common hazards, rescue operations, and more. This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.

Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 120 – 150 min.

Intended Audience:

• Employees
• Supervisors

OSHA Requirements: This course meets the following OSHA Requirements:

• 29 CFR 1926.501 – Duty to Have Fall Protection
• 29 CFR 1926.502 – Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
• 29 CFR 1926.503 – Training Requirements
• 29 CFR 1910.28 – Duty to Have Fall Protection and Falling Object Protection
• 29 CFR 1910.29 – Fall Protection Systems and Falling Object Protection-Criteria and Practices

The Best Train the Trainer Program—Fall Protection/At Heights Course

What is train the trainer? Simply put, a trainer takes the online course to become more familiar with the topic and learn how to teach the required topics. This offers a thorough, cost-effective way for trainers and employers to increase their knowledge and more effectively train and/or certify their crew. Our Train the Trainer courses are designed for companies with employees who have experience with the subject matter, but simply need or want a third-party trainer certificate.

Once you have completed the Trainer Certification course and passed the exam, you will have immediate electronic access to our DIY training kit, which gives you everything you need to conduct training classes on as often as needed. These materials are reusable and customizable. We have fine-tuned our kits to provide you with the best training experience possible. They include accident profiles, videos, and other tools to help learners retain information and apply it on the job site, preventing tragic accidents or costly fines.

Train the Trainer Course Contents: Of course, every training kit is a little different. But, generally speaking, they consist of (but are not limited to) the following materials:

• Pertinent standards and regulations
• The customizable PowerPoint presentation
• A quick-reference guide for learners
• Written exams with answer keys
• Practical evaluation checklist
• Pre-shift inspection booklets
• Classroom forms for proper recordkeeping
• Full-sized certificates and wallet card templates for learners

Do take note that, while the online “trainer” portion of this course never expires, standards dictate that safety certification be completed at least once every three years (unless otherwise stated). These courses will combine with your onsite practical training to fulfill regulation's requirements for up to three years.

Remember, safety training is an investment. We’ve been providing industry-specific safety training solutions for individuals, safety managers, and business owners for over 15 years. That is why hundreds of companies and individuals all over the world trust the Hard Hat Training Series for their online training needs.

At Heights/Fall Protection Train the Trainer Certification Details

Becoming a trainer is ultimately an employer designation. For those who are becoming trainers on their own, you simply have to be able to justify why you are competent enough to be a trainer. Regulating organizations typically want you to have experience and training. While we travel the country certifying trainers, the online training course is an easy and cost-effective way to help employers make the designation by offering the required training.

We send our trainers all over the country training both operators and trainers. And even though OSHA does not require a fall protection train the trainer certification (they are more interested in what topics are being trained on), many companies and individuals feel more comfortable going through the trainer program from a well-established, industry-recognized training company like us. But it doesn’t always make sense financially for companies.  That is why we’ve created the option to get certified online. If you are comfortable training and comfortable with the equipment, you can simply purchase the online trainer course, get your certificate and training kit, and start training. It is a very cost-effective way to go.

Why buy our Fall Protection Train the Trainer Certification Course?

Safety training is an investment. That is why hundreds of companies and individuals all over the world trust the Hard Hat Training Series for their online training needs. Our unique online training program has been fine tuned to provide you with the best training experience possible.

What’s in the Fall Protection Train the Trainer Course?

The online course consists of several modules, but two main sections:

• How to Train
  • OSHA requirements
  • Trainer Responsibilities
  • Record Keeping
  • Classroom set-up
  • Using and Customizing Training Materials
• Fall Protection Standards
  • Introduction
  • Equipment
  • Inspections
  • Operations
  • Hazards
  • Rescue
  • Conclusion

In a nutshell, the trainer will take the online training course to become more familiar with the equipment and learn how to teach the required topics. Once completed, they will gain access their certificate of completion, as well as the fall protection training kit, which is a download file that contains all training material necessary to train your workers, including an in-depth powerpoint presentation. See more details on the fall protection training kit here.

Fall Protection Train the Trainer Safety Training | OSHA Aligned 

Safety instructors must know all of the safety standards that are specific to their industry.

• A safety trainer is a professional who teaches many employees about safety and health.
• There are many safety precautions that can be taken to minimize fall hazards.
• This course can be taken by any employee who has been authorized to become a safety trainer.

What is Our Fall Protection Train The Trainer?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safety instructors are required to know all of the safety and health standards that are specific to their industry. For example, a construction safety instructor must know all the current and necessary safety and health standards for the construction industry before they can train other employees. 

Luckily for you, all of our Train the Trainer courses cover all necessary safety standards that apply to the learning topic. Meaning, if you are going to be training employees on fall protection, our Train the Trainer Fall Protection Safety Course will help you, as an instructor, to understand and know all the relevant safety standards topics you will be teaching your trainees. 

Not only does our Fall Protection Train the Trainer course teach the trainer about all of the necessary safety topics, but it also comes equipped with our fall protection safety kit which provides the trainer with all of the resources and tools they may need in order to train the students. 

What Exactly Is a Safety Trainer?

A safety trainer is a professional who teaches many employees about safety and health. They may, for example, visit a company and instruct staff on how to keep safe while working indoors.

They may also collaborate with construction and service industries, such as building experts and electricians. This is to teach employees about each essential workplace safety procedure. Safety trainers may work for themselves or their clients. They could also work with a third-party organization providing safety trainers to their customers. First-party employers may include, but are not limited to:

• Construction or building enterprises with a large workforce.
• Electrical repair shops educating new technicians.
• Schools for teacher education relocating to a new location.
• Water treatment plants that are modernizing their operations.

Are There Any Prerequisites for Fall Protection Safety Trainers According to OSHA?

While there are no courses that you are required to take before you are certified by our Train the Trainer courses, there is a requirement that OSHA has in place. This qualification must be met before you can be considered as a trainer. The qualification is that you have at least five years of experience in your specific industry of work. This could mean that you have to have worked in the industry or that you have five years of college that resulted in a college degree. 

It is important to note that whether or not you fulfill this requirement is left to the discretion of your employer. Be sure to clarify that you qualify for being a trainer with your supervisor before taking this course. 

Train the Trainer Fall Protection Training Overview

A good protection plan is the first step toward workplace safety. This strategy should detail the many fall hazards on your job site as well as how to avoid or eliminate them. A qualified individual should create the plan, which should then be enforced and revised by a competent person.

Qualified vs. Competent

A competent person concentrates on dangers. They have proved their capacity to recognize existing and potential workplace dangers. They understand which situations are unclean or hazardous to personnel. While a qualified individual may have more technical knowledge and can identify hazards, a competent person has the authority to minimize or eliminate them.

A qualified worker is someone who has been certified in a certain part of the job, which may or may not be connected to workplace safety. A qualified individual increases safety by creating or installing systems that solve problems or eliminate possible hazards. Another distinction is that a competent person is expected to be present onsite in many businesses, but a qualified person is not.

Safety Measures

There are numerous safety precautions that can be taken to minimize fall hazards. These are referred to as fall prevention systems. If a fall hazard cannot be addressed, the protection plan should include techniques for preventing the employee from approaching said hazard. This is referred to as fall restraint.  Finally, if none of these systems are workable, then fall arrest systems may be used.

Fall Protection: Fall Prevention, Fall Restraint & Fall Arrest Systems

Fall prevention systems are used to keep personnel away from the fall hazard. Guardrails and vertical safety nets are two types of fall protection. You may have seen fall prevention systems without even realizing it. The use of stair rails is an excellent example of fall prevention. These are the most secure solutions since they work to eliminate the falling hazard entirely.

Because it is not always possible to avoid falls, the second line of defense are fall restraint systems. If the fall hazard area cannot be fully secured by fall prevention, fall restraint solutions are then applied. These systems, which include devices such as non-shock absorbing lanyards, protect the user from going too close to the fall hazard. If fall prevention is insufficient to eliminate the threat, fall restraint can keep employees a safe distance away from it.

Fall arrest systems are considered the last line of protection in the event of a fall. These technologies are intended to break a user’s momentum if they have already begun to fall. A fall arrest system typically consists of the person wearing a harness, a lifeline or safety lanyard, and one or more anchor points.

On a jobsite, your company may employ one or more of these systems. Whatever sort of protection, it should be adequate for the fall hazard while also allowing you to perform your job/task securely.

Different Kinds of Falls

The type of falls to which employees may be exposed should be considered in the company’s fall protection plan. 

When an employee falls straight down, this is referred to as a free fall. This type of fall can produce a significant amount of force. In this instance, an appropriate fall arrest system must be employed. 

Swinging falls can also result in employees swinging into obstacles. Whatever the fall, the safety strategy should take into account any potential hazards. A rescue plan should also be implemented. We will go into more detail about a rescue plan in a later section.

Different Types of Anchorage Points Using Aerial Lifts, Scaffolding, or Ladders

The required points of contact between your fall protection equipment and the rest of the system are known as anchorage points. Any chosen anchorage point must be strong enough to support your weight and any equipment that may be on your person, whether it is utilized for fall restraint or arrest.

The anchorage points will vary depending on the fall hazard. Anchorage points should be accessible at important areas in the lift basket if you are undertaking work in an aerial lift. You should have connected to these points before lifting the basket.

Anchorage points on scaffolding and scissor lifts are optional. If you do not have anchorage points to secure yourself, then you must have other methods to prevent falls. This is frequently in the form of guardrails. Never climb on guardrails or use them as anchor points. When operating on these platforms, only use approved anchorage points.

Additional Standards

Additional standards or safety precautions may apply to you, depending on the type of work you conduct. Make sure that you have been properly trained for the specific tasks you will carry out on the jobsite. The following sections contain details about different fall hazard circumstances. 

Confined Space

Fall protection may be required when operating in a confined space, either above or below ground. Remember that fall protection height limits apply to the nearest ground level below the employee. Even if you are at ground level, fall protection is required if the nearest ground is above your industry’s height limit.

Steel Erection

Working at heights is likely if you are working on a steel frame structure. When operating above 15 feet, there are specific steel installation safety requirements. One of the most important requirements is that employees must use an appropriate personal fall arrest system.

Roofing

Roofing jobs almost always need some type of fall prevention. Because of the steep slopes employees will be working on, these projects can be extremely hazardous to employees. Working on a roof necessitates the use of one or more types of fall protection, such as a personal fall arrest system, a safety net, or a guardrail. Toe boards should be used on steeper roofs with a slope ratio greater than 12:4.

Guardrails

Guardrails are only for fall prevention. They should never be utilized as anchoring points for constraint or arrest. Guardrails do not have to endure the same force as other anchor points. You run the danger of breaking the guardrail if you connect your fall protection system to it during a fall.

Transitioning Between Anchorage Points

When working on a project, it is probable that you may need to switch between anchorage points. If you’re climbing a pole or radio tower, for example, you may need to switch anchorage sites after a particular distance. You must always be connected to at least one anchorage point. Most fall protection systems will include several connecting components to allow you to move with ease from one anchorage point to another.

Fall Protection Equipment: Pre-Shift Inspections

Additional safety precautions may be currently implemented at your workplace. These can be site-specific and necessitate extra training. If you are ever expected to use unfamiliar equipment, make sure you get sufficient training before beginning your shift.

The rest of the fall protection system is then connected to you via your own fall protection harness. If your fall protection harness is even slightly damaged or worn in any way, do not use it. Otherwise, you will be jeopardizing your safety.

Safety Harness

A pre-shift inspection is the greatest method for getting to know your fall protection harness. You should thoroughly examine the harness during this inspection. Examine the straps for any stretching or worn areas. In addition, inspect the metal components of the harness for any fractures or bends. Even if they are not significantly damaged, little flaws in the harness could cause catastrophic failure during a fall which will result in injury or death.

You must appropriately put your harness on after inspecting it and confirming that it is safe for use. This is referred to as donning. Wear your fall protection harness properly, with no twisted straps. Secure all buckles and lanyards or lifelines to the proper connectors.

Carabiners

Carabiners are the most popular type of connecting device. These attach your harness to lifelines and even connect lifelines to approved anchorage points. A carabiner does not meet fall protection requirements unless it is equipped with a locking mechanism. This is crucial in preventing it from opening unintentionally.

Lifelines

Be sure to also inspect any lifelines that you need to connect during your shift. Examine them for any flaws or deformities. Also, it is important that you have an understanding of the lifeline’s safety limits.

Emergencies

Accidents can happen even in the safest of job locations. Knowing how to react during these mishaps can create the difference between an accident and a fatality on the job.

Employers and employees alike should be regularly prepared for workplace falls. This is accomplished by implementing a rescue plan. The rescue plan is an essential component of the protection plan. It should contain techniques for rescuing personnel who have fallen.

If a fall occurs and the victim is caught by the fall arrest system, they will still need to be quickly rescued from that height. Suspension trauma is a dangerous condition that can manifest itself in minutes. Every company’s rescue plan should include instructions on how to avoid suspension trauma symptoms as well as how to descend from the height.

When an employee is rescued, they should not return to work right away. Instead, they should consult with medical professionals and undergo a thorough evaluation to decide whether they are still suitable to work at heights.

Training the Trainer

Certified safety trainers are required to receive extensive training. Their training must cover a wide range of occupational risks and dangers within their profession. 

Some safety trainers may operate in a general field, such as an office or building safety. They may also specialize in different areas such as sewage treatment or fall protection. As daily tasks, they generally:

• Inspect potential hazards
• Provide training materials to help prevent these issues
• Issue certification to each person who completed their course

Trainers may train each employee individually or provide a broader education based on the needs of their employees.

What Safety Standards Does This Course Meet?

Many industries have varying standards for which heights require fall protection. The largest unguarded height in the general industry is 4 feet, while the maximum unsecured height in construction is 6 feet.

Furthermore, regardless of height, fall protection is required if personnel will be operating above harmful hazards or equipment. Toe boards and rails, for example, could be used to safeguard workers from falling into dangerous regions.

Regulations in other industries may differ. These requirements should be familiar to you, and you should apply them to any applicable work areas.

What Are the Course Goals and Objectives?

The goals and objective of our fall protection Train the Trainer course is the same for both the instructor and the learning employees. To learn everything they need to know about staying safe on the job. This is the ultimate goal. 

Anyone who takes this course will learn, in-depth, about the proper safety standards and regulations they will be required to comply with while working.

Trainers and students alike will learn how to tell the difference between each type of fall protection and take care of each individual component of their fall protection equipment, including pre- and post-shift inspections. 

They will also learn about the common hazards they might be exposed to while on the job as well as how to avoid, prevent, and eliminate them. Along with this, they will be taught about the different types of safety controls that can and will be used in their place of work. 

Who Can Take Fall Protection Train the Trainer?

Our Fall Protection Train the Trainer Course can be taken by any employee or supervisor who has been authorized by their employer to become a fall protection safety trainer. 

Why Do Employees Need Fall Protection Training?

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and deaths. Employers must design the workplace so that employees do not fall off of or into: 

• Overhead platforms
• Raised workstations
• Gaps in the floor or walls

Aside From Training, What Can Be Done To Reduce Falls in My Workplace?

Regardless of industry, OSHA requires all employers to: 

• Provide a safe working environment free of known hazards.
• Maintain clean and dry floors in work areas as much as possible.
• Provide employees essential personal protective equipment at no cost.
• Inform employees about potential hazards in the workplace in a language they understand.

As stated previously, OSHA requires fall protection at four-foot heights in general industry workplaces, five-foot elevations in shipyards, six-foot elevations in the construction industry, and eight-foot elevations in the maritime industries. According to these regulations, employers must do the following to keep employees safe from falls:

• Guard every floor hole into which a worker could fall.
• Every elevated open-sided platform, floor, or runway should have a guard rail and toe-board.
• Provide protection to prevent workers from falling into or onto dangerous machines or equipment.

Safety harnesses and lines, safety nets, stair railings, and handrails are other forms of fall protection that may be necessary for specific occupations. To learn more about the fall protection industry, read our Who Can Provide Fall Protection Training? | How Do I Become a Fall Protection Instructor? article.