Fall Protection for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations - Online

Fall Protection

Falls are one of the leading causes of death in the oil and gas industry, but can be prevented by using fall protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment. 

Fall protection systems can include passive protection, such as hole covers and guardrails, and active fall protection, such as personal fall arrest systems. The specific fall protection you use will depend on your workplace, your work duties, and their hazards. 

Course Topics

• Recognize fall hazards on working surfaces
• Recognize fall hazards on elevated surfaces
• Identify safe work practices
• Identify proper personal protective equipment

Who needs Fall Protection Training?

This training addresses OSHA's Fall Protection regulations for General Industry. The rules are different for construction work. If you are performing any construction activity, including major repairs or renovations, you will need additional training.

Course Objectives

When Students have completed this course, they should be able to recognize fall hazards on working surfaces; stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. They should also be able to identify safe work practices and proper personal protective equipment, or PPE. This course addresses OSHA’s Fall Protection regulations for General Industry. 

Time to Complete Course

20 Minutes

Regulations

29 CFR 1910 Subpart D; Subpart F; Subpart I; Subpart R

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English and Spanish

Important Registration and Payment Information: 

• Immediate course access is provided when paid with a credit card, PayPal, and ACH at the time of registration 
• Invoiced or purchase orders are subject to delayed course access pending credit approval. 
• Invoice and purchase order terms are NET 15 days. 
• Certificates of Completion cannot be released until full payment is received