Topic · 12 courses
Fall Protection & Working at Heights
Guardrails, harnesses, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, stairways and walking-working surfaces.
AllFall Protection & Working at Heights 12Cranes, Rigging & Material Handling 14Confined Spaces & Excavation 9Hazardous Materials & Chemicals 21Toxic Substances & Health Hazards 19Electrical, Machinery & Tools 14Vehicles & Heavy Equipment 6PPE, First Aid & Emergency Plans 9Construction Operations 8OSHA Compliance & Worker Rights 4Specialized Industries 9
Fall Protection & Working at Heights
Guardrails, harnesses, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, stairways and walking-working surfaces.
Working Over or Near Water
For construction workers on bridges, docks, piers, dams and other jobs over or near water: life jackets and buoyant work vests, inspecting them before and after use, ring buoys and the lifesaving skiff.
Fall Protection for Competent Persons: Awareness (Construction)
Learn what OSHA's construction fall protection rules require and what a competent person looks for in the field: the 6-foot rule, guardrails, covers, nets, personal fall arrest systems, roof work, fall protection plans and crew…
Scaffold Erector and Dismantler (Construction)
Learn what the scaffold rule asks of the person who builds and takes down scaffolds: working under a competent person, solid footing and ties, planking and guardrails, type-specific assembly, safe access and fall protection while…
Ladder Safety for General Industry Workers
Learn to inspect a ladder before your shift, set up a portable ladder, climb it the way the rule requires, and use a stepladder correctly. Short lessons, knowledge checks, a scenario and a final quiz.
Scaffold Competent Person (Construction)
Learn what the scaffold rule asks of the competent person: inspecting, supervising erection and dismantling, making the access and fall protection calls, and training the crew.
Fall Protection in Residential Construction
Learn when residential construction work needs fall protection, what guardrails, nets and personal fall arrest systems must do, and how the fall protection plan exception works.
Steel Erection Safety for Ironworkers
For the ironworker on a steel erection crew: know the fall protection heights for general work, connecting and controlled decking zones, stay out from under suspended loads, do not release a beam from the hoisting…
Stairways in Construction
For construction workers who use stairways on the job: know when a stairway or ladder must be provided, keep access points clear, recognize unsafe temporary stairs, and spot missing or wrong stairrails and handrails.
Aerial Lift Safety
For workers who operate or ride in vehicle-mounted aerial lifts such as boom platforms and bucket trucks: recognize the lift types, test the controls and set up, work from the basket safely while tied off,…
Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Hazards for General Industry Workers
For general industry workers: spot and report surface hazards, recognize edges, holes and equipment that need fall protection, check guardrails and covers, and use dockboards safely.
Portable Ladder Safety for Construction Workers
For construction workers who use portable ladders: pick a sound ladder and pull defective ones, set it up at the right angle and height, and climb and work from it safely.
Scaffold Safety for Workers Who Use Scaffolds
For construction workers who work from scaffolds: power line clearances, fall protection and safe access, falling object protection, and the use and load rules you follow every shift.