NSTC Fall Protection

FP Module 1 Course objectives:

  • Define the fall protection standard, terms and definitions.
  • Explain the importance of fall protection in preventing injuries and fatalities.
  • Identify, assess, and control fall hazards.
  • List situations in which fall protection must be used.
  • Explain requirements for using fall prevention, and the protection needed when climbing ladders.

FP Module 2 Course objectives:

  • Demonstrate how to correctly inspect, don, doff, adjust, and use fall protection equipment.
  • Determine if your personal fall arrest system (PFAS) has adequate clearance to fully deploy in a given situation without causing injury.
  • Explain how to care for and maintain fall protection equipment.
  • Ask the appropriate person(s) about fall protection equipment types, use, and acceptable anchorages.
  • Explain what to do if you or a co-worker falls while wearing fall protection equipment, and how to summon rescue personnel.
  • Explain suspension trauma and what actions can prevent or reduce it.

Cost: $120.00 (non-member) / $84.00 (member)


Approximate Course Length
2.5 hours

Course Type
E-Learning

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