Fall Protection Train The Trainer Online Course
Fall Protection Train-the-Trainer Online Course
Train designated personnel to deliver and document fall protection training at your facility with a self-paced course designed for trainers, supervisors, and safety staff.
Is this the right course for you?
Built for organizations that need consistent fall protection training and documentation.
Ideal for
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Designated trainersPersonnel assigned to train and verify fall protection knowledge.
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Safety managers & supervisorsThose responsible for enforcing fall protection requirements.
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Construction & maintenance teamsCrews working at heights using PFAS, ladders, or elevated work areas.
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Companies formalizing complianceOrganizations that need documented training for contracts and safety programs.
Fall Protection in Action
What’s included with this course
A clear, trainer-ready package you can use to run fall protection training.
Included
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Online train-the-trainer coursePrepare designated personnel to run your fall protection training program.
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Fall protection fundamentalsSelection, inspection, use, clearance, and tie-off expectations.
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Knowledge checksQuizzes to verify understanding before training others.
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Trainer-ready resourcesGuidance and documentation support to help you record training.
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Evaluation guidanceFramework for running practical review and competency checks.
Features
Course curriculum
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Welcome to the course!
- How To Use This Course
- Technical Difficulties
- Meet Your Instructor
- Welcome To The Fall Protection Train The Trainer Course
Fall Protection Introduction
- Introduction
- What Is Fall Protection?
- Common Fall Hazards
- Introduction Review
Types of Fall Protection
- Types of Fall Protection Introduction
- Guardrails, Covers, and Other Passive Systems
- Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
- Types Review
Selecting Fall Protection
- Selecting Fall Protection Introduction
- Selecting PFAS Components
- Anchorage Requirements
- Fall Clearance Basics
- Selecting Fall Protection Quiz
Inspecting Fall Protection Equipment
- Inspection Introduction
- Harness Inspection
- Lanyards, SRLs, and Connectors Inspection
- Inspection Review
Using Fall Protection
- Using Fall Protection Introduction
- Donning a Harness
- Proper Fit and Adjustment
- Connecting and Tie-Off
- 100% Tie-Off Concepts
- Using Fall Protection Quiz
Cleaning & Storage
- Cleaning & Storage Introduction
- Cleaning Harnesses
- Storage and Environmental Protection
- Cleaning & Storage Review
Fall Protection Summary
- Summary Introduction
- Summary
Fall Protection Exam
- Fall Protection Final Exam
Train-the-Trainer Introduction
- Getting Started
- Who Can Train / Certify Workers?
- OSHA Fall Protection Requirements Overview
- Reading: Safety Training & Education
- Reading: Training Documentation
- Train-the-Trainer Intro Quiz
Trainer Advanced Topics
- Qualified vs. Competent Person
- Hierarchy of Controls (Fall Hazards)
- Developing a Written Fall Protection Plan
- Rescue Planning Concepts
- Advanced Topics Quiz
Delivering Fall Protection Training
- Developing a Training Curriculum
- Training Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Delivering Training Quiz
Train-the-Trainer Exam
- Instructions
- Train-the-Trainer Final Exam
Next steps
- Congratulations!
- Forms and References
About your instructor
This course is taught by Jeremy Norton — a safety trainer and course developer focused on practical, real-world training that supports safer work.
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20+ years in safetyHands-on experience across industrial and construction environments.
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OSHA 10/30 Outreach InstructorAuthorized OSHA outreach instructor (construction & general industry).
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Certified Safety SpecialistCertified through the University of Washington / OSHA District X.
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MBA, Portland State UniversityTraining program development and management background.
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U.S. Naval Nuclear EngineerTechnical discipline and risk management experience from the U.S. Navy.