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OSHA Fall Protection Training

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eTraining’s Fall Protection Training is a 1–2 hour online awareness course built to OSHA’s Fall Protection standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M. It teaches workers how to recognize fall hazards, understand OSHA requirements, and safely use fall protection systems.

Falls remain the leading cause of death in construction, making proper training essential before employees are exposed to fall hazards. OSHA generally requires fall protection at 6 feet in construction and 4 feet in general industry, with additional requirements for specific work activities.

This course covers fall hazards, guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, equipment inspection, safe work practices, and employee responsibilities. It also explains the limits of awareness-level training and when a Competent Person is required.

After passing the final exam with a 70% score, participants can immediately print a personalized Certificate of Completion. The self-paced course includes 7 units and is available in English and Spanish.

Related training: Competent Person Fall Protection, OSHA 10-Hour Construction, OSHA 30-Hour Construction, and Construction Safety courses.

$25.00
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Topics Covered
  • Fall hazard identification
  • Fall protection systems (guardrails, safety nets and personal fall arrest systems)
  • Fall protection equipment selection and proper use
  • Safe work practices at elevation
  • OSHA fall protection standards
  • Competency requirements for workers at height
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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 OSHA Fall Protection Training.

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Information
OSHA Standard
29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
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 and Spanish
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 OSHA Fall Protection Training?

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.

  • ✓Construction workers performing tasks at 6 feet or above
  • ✓Roofers, ironworkers and steel erectors
  • ✓Scaffold and ladder users
  • ✓General industry workers at heights of 4 feet or more
  • ✓Maintenance workers performing elevated tasks
  • ✓Supervisors and safety officers overseeing work at height
  • ✓Workers in demolition and renovation
  • ✓Painters and exterior building maintenance workers
  • ✓Residential construction workers

Industries That Require OSHA Fall Protection Training

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

  • ✓Commercial and residential construction
  • ✓Roofing contractors
  • ✓Steel erection and structural work
  • ✓Telecommunications tower work
  • ✓Window cleaning and building maintenance
  • ✓Bridge and highway construction
  • ✓Oil and gas (elevated platform work)
  • ✓Manufacturing and warehousing (elevated platforms and mezzanines)
  • ✓Utilities (power line and pole work)
  • ✓Painting contractors
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What Our Students Are Saying

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★★★★★

The course is easy to maneuver and provides valuable information about workplace safety.

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Jordan L.
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This was a very good course, included all the points we were hoping it would cover. We will recommend this training to our friends and colleagues, thank you.

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John R.
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I really found that the courses were very informational and accomplished exactly what I wanted. All of the information in the training was factual which is what I appreciate. Safety should be about facts and not opinions. Well done on the courses, don’t change a thing.

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Jeremy Hobson
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Very informative, I have taken a course in fall protection 3 years ago and I retained very little from it. With your format, I seemed to have retained probably 90% and will be helpfull in the future. Thank You, John.

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John Greedy
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My work was offering a fall protection class on a Saturday on our own time.  I found your website and was very pleased with the test and certification.  Turned in the certification to our government contractor and was accepted without hesitation!

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Michael Caron
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I found this course to be very beneficial.  It was clear, easy to follow along, and I learned a lot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the OSHA Fall Protection Training.

Fall protection training teaches workers to recognize fall hazards, understand fall protection systems, and use fall protection equipment properly. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, employers in construction must provide fall protection and training whenever workers are at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level. The training covers guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems (harnesses, lanyards, anchors), warning line systems, and controlled access zones.
OSHA requires fall protection training for all construction workers exposed to fall hazards at 6 feet or above. In general industry, the threshold is 4 feet. This includes roofers, ironworkers, scaffold users, ladder users, workers on elevated platforms, maintenance workers, and anyone performing tasks at height. Employers must ensure training is provided before workers are exposed to fall hazards.
eTraining’s Fall Protection Training takes approximately 1–2 hours to complete. The course is self-paced with 7 units and includes knowledge check quizzes after each unit to prepare you for the final exam. You can pause and resume at any time on the same device.
Fall protection in construction is covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, which requires employers to provide fall protection systems and training for workers at heights of 6 feet or more. General industry fall protection is covered under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, with a 4-foot trigger height. These standards specify acceptable fall protection systems, equipment requirements, and mandatory training.
There are 4 recognized levels of fall protection training: (1) Awareness training – basic hazard recognition and fall prevention concepts (this course); (2) Authorized/User training – for workers who actually use fall protection equipment; (3) Competent Person training – for supervisors who can identify hazards and take corrective action; (4) Qualified Person training – for engineers and professionals who design fall protection systems. eTraining offers both Awareness and Competent Person level courses.
Yes. Online fall protection training meets OSHA’s training requirements when it covers the recognition of fall hazards, proper use of fall protection systems, and is appropriate for the specific work conditions. Employers may supplement online training with site-specific hands-on instruction for equipment use (harness fitting, anchor point selection, etc.).
A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is a fall protection system that stops a worker during a fall from a working level. It consists of three main components: (1) a full-body harness worn by the worker, (2) a connecting device such as a lanyard or self-retracting lifeline, and (3) an anchorage point rated for at least 5,000 pounds per worker attached. Proper training in selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of PFAS is essential.
A competent person for fall protection is defined by OSHA as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable fall hazards in the surroundings, authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate those hazards, and trained in the proper construction, use, and inspection of fall protection systems. eTraining offers a separate Competent Person Fall Protection Course for supervisors and designated safety personnel.
Yes. eTraining offers a complete Fall Protection course in Spanish at the same price. The Spanish version covers the same OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M content and provides the same personalized certificate upon completion.
Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.
Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.
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