Fall Protection

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Course Title: Fall Protection & Safety at Heights (Cal/OSHA Compliant)

Duration:  2–4 Hours (Awareness) 4-8 Hours (Competent Person)

Target Audience: Employees exposed to fall hazards, supervisors, and competent persons

Regulatory Basis:

• T8 CCR §§ 1509, 1670–1671.2 (Construction)
• T8 CCR § 3203 (IIPP training requirements)

Learning Objective:
Ensure employees can recognize fall hazards, use protection systems correctly, and comply with Cal/OSHA requirements before exposure to hazards 

• Importance of fall protection (leading cause of injuries/fatalities) 
• Overview of Cal/OSHA vs Federal OSHA
• Overview of Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)

• Key Title 8 sections for fall protection
• Trigger heights 
• When fall protection is required (varies by activity and trade) 
• Definitions:
  • Competent Person
  • Qualified Person

Types of fall hazards:

• Leading edges
• Roof work
• Openings and holes
• Ladders/scaffolds
• Hazard assessment techniques

Passive systems:

• Guardrails
• Covers

Active systems:

• Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Fall restraint systems
• Positioning systems

System components:

• Anchors
• Harnesses
• Connectors
• Lifelines

• Proper donning and fitting of harnesses
• Anchorage requirements and load ratings
• Clearance calculations
• Swing fall hazards
• System limitations and compatibility

• Pre-use inspection requirements
• Damage, wear, and removal from service
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Role of the competent person in inspections

• Importance of prompt rescue (suspension trauma risks)
• Site-specific rescue planning
• Emergency response roles and communication
• Coordination with emergency services

• Written or verbal assessment (typical passing ≥70–80%) 
• Skills demonstration (practical evaluation)
• Documentation of training completion