Fall Protection Training
Fall Protection Training Courses
Protect Your Workforce. Prevent Falls. Stay Compliant.
Falls are among the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities on job sites. For companies working at heights, meeting OSHA’s fall protection requirements isn’t just a box to check—it’s essential for safety and legal compliance.
CS Consulting offers industry-leading Fall Protection Training programs designed to give your team the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence to stay safe on the job. Whether you’re a frontline worker using harnesses or a supervisor responsible for evaluating systems and procedures, we have the right course to match your role.
What Is Fall Protection Training?
Fall Protection Training teaches workers how to recognize fall hazards, use personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), and implement engineering, administrative or personal protective equipment controls to prevent falls from occurring. At CS Consulting, we tailor this training to both field workers and safety supervisors with two distinct programs:
Authorized User Fall Protection Training: For workers exposed to fall hazards who use fall protection equipment.
Competent Person Fall Protection Training: For individuals responsible for overseeing and enforcing the company’s fall protection plan and who conduct the annual equipment inspections.
Authorized User Fall Protection Training (4–8 Hours)
This hands-on course is for employees who wear fall protection gear, work at heights, and are directly exposed to fall hazards on the job.
Course Topics Include:
OSHA fall protection standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M & 1910)
Identifying common fall hazards
Types of fall protection systems
Selection and inspection of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Proper use of:
Full-body harnesses
Lanyards and energy absorbers
Self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)
Anchor points and connectors
Fall arrest vs. fall restraint vs. fall prevention
Emergency planning and fall rescue basics
By the end of this Authorized User Fall Protection Training, participants will be able to properly don and use fall protection gear and safely navigate work performed at heights.
Who Should Attend:
Oil & Gas Employees
Miners
Equipment Contractors
Roofers
Steel workers
Utility technicians
Maintenance personnel
Scaffold workers
Construction laborers and tradespeople
Competent Person Fall Protection Training (16–24 Hours)
This advanced course is designed for supervisors, safety officers, and team leads tasked with managing a company’s fall protection program. A “Competent Person,” as defined by OSHA, is someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and authorized to take prompt corrective measures.
Course Topics Include:
Full review of OSHA fall protection standards and liability
Roles of Authorized, Qualified, and Competent Persons
Hazard analysis and fall risk assessment
Hierarchy of controls for fall protection
Designing and evaluating fall protection systems
Inspection criteria for all components (harnesses, anchors, lifelines, etc.)
Documenting fall protection plans and inspections
Rescue procedures and emergency response planning
Real-world case studies and scenario analysis
Graduates of this Competent Person Fall Protection Training will be equipped to supervise teams, evaluate systems, and take corrective actions to eliminate or mitigate fall risks.
Who Should Attend:
Site supervisors
Foremen
Safety managers
Project managers
Compliance officers
Anyone tasked with developing or enforcing a fall protection program
Why Fall Protection Training Matters
Falls are the #1 cause of death in construction and consistently top OSHA’s list of most cited violations. Proper Fall Protection Training helps you:
✅ Protect your employees from serious injury
✅ Avoid costly OSHA fines and citations
✅ Improve worksite safety and productivity
✅ Meet legal requirements under OSHA standards
✅ Build a safety-first culture across your organization
Course Breakdown – What You’ll Learn
All CS Consulting Fall Protection Training courses include:
Intro to Fall Hazards & OSHA Regulations
Hierarchy of Fall Protection Controls
Anchorages, Connectors & Hardware
Energy Absorbers & Lanyards
Work Positioning Systems & Restraint Belts
Full-Body Harness Fit & Inspection
Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
Vertical & Horizontal Lifelines
Ladder Safety & Portable Ladder Systems
Written Program Development & Documentation (for Competent Persons)
We combine classroom instruction with hands-on demonstrations to reinforce real-world applications of each concept. Customized scenarios are available to address your unique work environment and hazards.
Flexible Training Options
Authorized User Training: 4–8 Hours
Competent Person Training: 16–24 Hours
Location: Onsite or classroom-based
Group Rates: Available for corporate or field-based teams
Why Choose CS Consulting for Fall Protection Training?
✔️ OSHA-Compliant Course Material
✔️ Experienced Instructors with Real-World Field Expertise
✔️ Customizable Course Content Based on Job Type & Industry
✔️ Hands-On Gear Demonstrations
✔️ Certification for Compliance Records
✔️ Trusted by Contractors, Utilities, and Industrial Clients Across the Region
Our instructors not only know the regulations—they’ve worked at heights, overseen compliance programs, and participated in hundreds of real-world projects.
*Note: Employees who are expected to use other types of PPE are required to also be trained in the capabilities, limitations and maintenance requirements for each type of PPE used. Check out our PPE training to keep your team fully compliant!
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your team needs basic PPE instruction or full-scale compliance oversight, CS Consulting has a Fall Protection Training program to meet your needs.
Don’t leave safety to chance. Equip your crew with the knowledge and confidence to work safely at heights—every time.
Contact us today to schedule your Authorized User or Competent Person Fall Protection Training course.