Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Fall Protection Certification Training
Falls are among the leading causes of death on the job. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.503 requires every worker who might be exposed to a fall hazard to be trained to recognize it and to know how to keep themselves safe. In general industry, 29 CFR 1910.30 sets the same requirement.
This online course teaches you to spot fall hazards, choose and inspect the right equipment, and protect yourself and your crew when you work at height.
Your certification can be verified online, any time
Your current employer, or any future employer, can confirm your fall protection certification online in seconds. They can see that it's real, current and valid, with no phone calls, no faxed copies and no lost cards.
Recognizing fall hazardsUnprotected edges, floor holes, skylights, ladders, scaffolds and aerial lifts.
When protection is required6 ft in construction, 4 ft in general industry, and the exceptions.
The hierarchy of fall protectionEliminate the hazard, prevent the fall, then arrest it.
Guardrails, covers and safety netsPassive systems and what makes them compliant.
Personal fall arrest systemsThe ABCs: Anchorage, Body harness, Connectors.
Fall restraint vs. fall arrestKeeping you from the edge vs. stopping a fall in progress.
Fall clearanceFree fall, deceleration distance, swing falls and why the numbers matter.
Harness fit and donningSnug fit, D-ring position and leg strap adjustment.
Inspection and carePre-use checks and when to take gear out of service.
Ladders and scaffoldsSafe climbing, three points of contact, and scaffold guardrails.
Aerial lifts and MEWPsTying off in the platform and when a harness is required.
Rescue planningSuspension trauma, and why a rescue plan comes before the work.
HARNESS
Fitted and inspected, D-ring between the shoulder blades
LANYARD
Shock-absorbing lanyard limits arresting force
RETRACTING
LIFELINE
Shorter free fall, less clearance needed
POINT
Rated 5,000 lb per worker, or engineered
| Standards | OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M (1926.500–503); OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28–30; ANSI/ASSP Z359 |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online, self-paced |
| Time | About 90 minutes |
| Language | English or Spanish – switch any time |
| Test | Pass with 70% or higher. Retakes are free and unlimited. |
| Certificate | PDF certificate right away when you pass, plus a copy by email |
| Plastic card | Mailed 2–5 days after we receive your photo; allow USPS up to two weeks |
| Online verification | Current and future employers can verify your certification online at any time |
| Employer form | Evaluation form for your employer's hands-on, equipment-specific check |
| Valid for | 3 years |
How long does the course take?
About 90 minutes. Work at your own pace; your progress is saved if you need to stop.
What if I don't pass the test?
Retake it. Retakes are free and unlimited. You need 70% or higher to pass.
How do I get my plastic card?
After you pass, upload a photo using our online form. Your card is mailed 2–5 days after we receive it; allow USPS up to two weeks.
How can my employer verify my certification?
Your current or future employer can verify your certification online at any time using our certification verification page. It shows that your certification is valid and when it expires, so there's no need to send copies of your card.
Does online training satisfy OSHA by itself?
The course covers the classroom portion of OSHA's training requirements. Your employer should also confirm hands-on skills with the equipment you use, using the included evaluation form.
Can my crew take the course in Spanish?
Yes. The full course, test and certificate are available in Spanish, and students can switch languages any time.
Ready to take the course?
$99 per student · Verifiable online by any employer · Questions? Call 888-674-9992 (English & Español)