Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, which is precisely why fall prevention training is not optional. This 8 Hour Fall Prevention online course provides comprehensive instruction on how to recognize, evaluate, minimize, and correct fall hazards on active construction job sites. Topics covered include fall hazard identification, the responsibilities of competent persons, the different types of fall protection systems, the calculation of fall distances, and proper anchorage point selection.
Fall Prevention Training: NYC DOB Requirement
Under Local Law 196, the New York City Department of Buildings now requires that workers and supervisors on NYC construction projects complete a specified amount of DOB-approved training. This 8 Hour Fall Prevention course is one of the required components for workers, alongside a 30 Hour construction training course and a 2 Hour Drug and Alcohol Awareness course. Together, these courses qualify workers for the Site Safety Training (SST) card required to work on NYC construction sites.
For a complete overview of Local Law 196 requirements, please visit safetycardtracker.com.
CEU Requirements:
- 100% attendance for the 8 Hour Fall Prevention online course
- Completion of the Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises as determined by the course instructor
- Completion of required pre- and post-quiz assessments
- Achievement of the minimum passing score on the required end-of-course examination, where applicable
- Submission of the end-of-course evaluation form with your name in order to receive credit
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the statistics surrounding fatal falls and their status as the leading cause of construction fatalities
- Understand the responsibilities of competent persons on a job site
- Describe the types of fall hazards found in construction environments
- Apply the equation Force = Mass x Acceleration to fall scenarios
- Describe the components, specifications, and regulatory requirements of fall control systems
- Understand struck-by and fall-to-same-level control measures
- Describe regulatory requirements, including New York City Building Code Chapter 33, Section 3315.1
What You Need:
- Webcam or smartphone
- Microphone or smartphone
- Photo ID
What You Get:
- 8 Hour Fall Prevention Class (certificate upon completion)
