1. Introduction, OSHA Roles & Employee Rights

Course sign-in, safety briefing, OSHA Act overview, worker/ employer responsibilities, pre-test

1 hr 

2. Fall Hazard Recognition

Common fall hazards, real-world examples, accident case studies (commercial & residential), fall hazard analysis

2 hrs 

3. Fall Prevention vs. Fall Protection Methods

Distinguishing prevention and protection strategies; passive vs. active systems; consensus standards

2 hrs 

4. Passive Systems (Guardrails, Nets)

Design, requirements, and application of guardrail systems and safety nets

2 hrs 

5. Active Systems (Personal Fall Arrest, Lifelines, Anchorages)

Components of harnesses, lanyards, SRLs; anchor point assessment; system limitations

3 hrs 

6. Equipment Inspection & Hands-On Practice

Inspection criteria, actual equipment demonstrations, donning harnesses, lanyards, SRLs

3 hrs (lab) 

7. Residential vs. Non-residential Fall Protection

Special considerations for residential framing and low-slope roofing work

1 hr 

8. Developing a Fall Protection Program

Program planning elements: hazard evaluation, training, written policies, compliance monitoring

2 hrs 

9. OSHA Policies, Standards & Litigation

Review Subpart M (motor, structural steel), accompanying regulations, and case law examples

2 hrs 

10. Final Wrap-Up, Post-Test & Certification

Summative review, post-test, course critique, distribution of completion certificates

2 hr