OSHA 311 - Fall Protection / Fall Arrest Systems

This comprehensive online fall protection training course covers the requirments and criteria for Fall Protection / Fall Arrest Systems addressed in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) standards 1910 and 1926, with particular emphasis on fall protection requirements contained within Subpart D for general industry, and Subparts L, M, R, and X for construction. This course is offered in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Education Center (RMEC) OSHA Training Institute - Region VIII.

This course is designed for:

  • Superintendents, Foremen, and Leadmen

  • Safety Coordinators, Managers, and Directors

  • Competent Person for Fall Arrest / Fall Protection

Upon completion of this course, you should:

  • Know the height requirements for use of a safety harness and fall restraint system in general industry, construction, and steel erection

  • Understand restrictions for working near unprotected leading edges

  • Be able to explain and demonstrate the proper uses of a body harness

  • Understand when and how safety nets should be used

  • Know when and how guardrail systems should be used

  • Understand special requirements for working on scaffolding

  • Identify the elements of a fall restraint system and explain their use and role

  • Understand the importance of load testing in relation to safety nets, body harnesses, guardrails, toeboards, and the various parts of a fall restraint system

Modules Descriptions:

Pre Assessment Quiz

Module 1: Scope and Application

  • Forces involved in a fall

  • Requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction workplaces

  • Fall protection terminology

  • Quiz

Module 2: Duty to Have Fall Protection

  • Principles of fall protection 

  • Fall protection from falling objects

  • Quiz

Module 3: Components Of Fall Protection Systems, Criteria, And Practices.

  • Guardrail Systems

  • Safety Net Systems

  • Personal Fall Arrest Systems

  • Positioning Device Systems

  • Warning Line Systems

  • Controlled Access Zones

  • Covers

  • Quiz

Module 4: Fall Protection Program Implementation

  • Safety Monitoring Systems

  • Protecting an Employee from Falling Objects

  • The Fall Protection Plan

  • Training and Retraining Requirements

  • Quiz

Module 5: Scaffolding

  • Employees Working on Scaffolds

  • Falling Object Protection

  • Aerial Lifts

  • Quiz

Module 6: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, and Elevators

  • Crane or Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms

  • Platform Specifications

  • Work Practices

  • Hoists and Elevators

  • Quiz

Module 7: Steel Erection Work

  • Employees Engaged in Steel Erection Activities

  • Controlled Decking Zone

  • Criteria for Fall Protection Equipment

  • Fall Hazard Training/Special Hazard Training

  • Quiz

Module 8: Residential Fall Protection

  • Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices

  • Guardrail Systems

  • Protection From Falling Objects

  • Stairways

  • Working Outside of Walls

  • Covers

  • Material Deliveries

  • Duty to Have Fall Protection

  • Layout and Trusses

  • Cornice

  • Ladders

  • Training Requirements

  • Walkways

  • Quiz

Module 9: Stairways and Ladders

  • General Requirements

  • Stairways

  • Ladders

  • Quiz

Module 10: Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

  • Safety Belts, Lifelines, and Lanyards

  • Safety Nets

  • Quiz

Module 11: Subpart  D - Walking Working Surfaces

  • Definitions

  • Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes

  • Protection of Open-sided Floors, Platforms, and Runways

  • Stairway Railings and Guards

  • Railing, Toeboards, and Cover Specifications

  • Portable Wood Ladders

  • Portable Metal Ladders

  • Care, Maintenance, and Use of Ladders

  • Fixed LaddersSubpart D OSHA Violations

  • Quiz

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Final Exam

Testing: All module quizzes require a score of 70% to proceed forward in the course. The final exam also requires a minimum score of 70% to print qualify for your certificate of completion.

Course Completion: Once you have completed the course, you may print your RMEC certificate stating that you have completed this training.

Course Credit:  24 hours. Train at your own pace. Trainees also qualify for 1.9 IACET Approved CEU's, and 2.0 Safety CM points.

Tuition: Just $595 - REGISTER NOW

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