Course Description
Walking-Working Surfaces & Fall Protection Awareness
This introductory awareness-level course covers essential safety practices related to walking-working surfaces, fixed and portable ladders, stairways, fall protection systems, and protection from falling objects—based on OSH Center 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D.
The course is designed to provide workers, supervisors, and safety professionals with a foundational understanding of the hazards associated with elevated work areas and the proper control measures to help prevent slips, trips, falls, and other surface-related incidents.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Entry-level workers in general industry
- Safety coordinators and supervisors
- Facilities and maintenance personnel
- Anyone exposed to ladders, elevated surfaces, or unprotected edges
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify key hazards associated with walking-working surfaces
- Understand ladder and stairway safety requirements
- Recognize when fall protection is required
- Describe basic fall prevention systems and how they work
- Apply best practices to prevent injuries caused by falling objects
Flexible & Accessible Learning
All training materials—including knowledge checks and interactive activities—are available free of charge to enrolled learners. Upon successfully completing the final assessment, students will have the option to purchase a professional certificate of completion to document their training for employment or compliance purposes.
