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OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D
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Walking and Working Surfaces Safety

What Is eTraining's Walking and Working Surfaces Safety Course?

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eTraining’s Walking and Working Surfaces Safety course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip workers with critical knowledge and skills necessary to safely navigate and manage work environments characterized by elevated and level working surfaces. The course teaches participants how to recognize, avoid, and prevent fall hazards in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 standards. It is delivered as a fully narrated online course with interactive content.

The primary goal is to reduce workplace accidents and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, particularly focusing on Subpart D regulations which cover general safety requirements for walking-working surfaces. The course addresses the various hazards associated with walking and working surfaces, as well as the proper procedures and controls to ensure safe work practices.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, and accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

$19.99
Per person • No subscription required
Topics Covered
  • Identifying the risk and implications of jobsite falls
  • 5 areas of walking and working surface safety importance
  • Statistics on walking and working surface injuries and fatalities
  • Understanding OSHA standards for walking and working surfaces
  • Employer's duties regarding fall protection and falling object protection
  • Factors for evaluating requirements for on site safety
  • Fall protection systems
  • Preventative safety measures
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Course Information

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Course Details at a Glance

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Who Should Take This Course?

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

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  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Walking and Working Surfaces Safety.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D
Course Duration
1-2 hours
Format
100% online, fully narrated with photos and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

Who Should Take the Walking and Working Surfaces Safety?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Any worker who works in or around any working surface that has potential for falls
  • ✓Construction workers on elevated scaffolds or roofing
  • ✓Maintenance and repair personnel working at heights
  • ✓Warehouse and logistics workers on mezzanines or elevated platforms
  • ✓Manufacturing facility workers on catwalks or elevated walkways
  • ✓Facilities maintenance and custodial staff
  • ✓Employees working in multi-story buildings
  • ✓Supervisors responsible for ensuring safe walking and working surfaces

Industries That Require Walking and Working Surfaces Safety

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Construction and general contracting
  • ✓Roofing and sheet metal contractors
  • ✓Manufacturing and industrial facilities
  • ✓Warehousing and distribution centers
  • ✓Electrical and telecommunications
  • ✓HVAC and mechanical contractors
  • ✓Facilities management and maintenance
  • ✓Retail operations with elevated work areas
  • ✓Automotive repair and manufacturing
  • ✓Government and municipal facilities
Why eTraining

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Better Outcomes.

Over 50,000 workers trained. Here's what makes us the trusted choice for OSHA compliance.

OSHA Citation Printed on Every Certificate
Every certificate shows OSHA citation — so your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance.
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Built for Field Workers, Not Classrooms
Content is grounded in real hazardous waste site operations — not recycled classroom slides. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.
Trusted by Safety Managers & Contractors
Used by EHS managers, general contractors, and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time, every year.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Walking and Working Surfaces Safety.

You must score at least 70% on the final exam to pass. You can review the course material between attempts.
Walking and Working Surfaces Safety training teaches you how to identify risks and hazards associated with walking on and working from elevated and level working surfaces. The course covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 standards and focuses on fall prevention, hazard assessment, and safe work practices to prevent accidents and injuries.
Topics include: identifying the risk and implications of jobsite falls, 5 areas of walking and working surface safety importance, statistics on walking and working surface injuries and fatalities, understanding OSHA standards for walking and working surfaces, employer's duties regarding fall protection and falling object protection, factors for evaluating requirements for on-site safety, fall protection systems, and preventative safety measures.
Yes. The course covers federal OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.22) that apply nationwide across all 50 states. Some states may have additional requirements beyond federal standards.
Yes. eTraining's Walking and Working Surfaces Safety course is 100% online and fully self-paced. There is no in-person component required. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
Fall protection systems include guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems (harnesses and lanyards), and other mechanisms designed to prevent workers from falling or to arrest a fall after it occurs. The course covers each system in detail.
The certificate itself does not expire, but industry best practices recommend refreshing fall protection and walking surface safety training annually or whenever workplace conditions change.
Anyone who works in or around elevated or level working surfaces that have a potential for falls should take this training. This includes construction workers, maintenance personnel, warehouse employees, and workers on platforms, catwalks, scaffolds, or slippery surfaces.
The course is self-paced and can be completed in multiple sessions. Most workers finish within 1-2 hours, depending on their familiarity with the material. You have 6 months from enrollment to complete all course materials. Progress saves automatically.
A hazard assessment is required to determine what fall protection is needed. The course teaches you how to conduct these assessments and what controls to implement based on hazard level and workplace conditions.
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