The Fall Protection Train-the-Trainer Certification program is intended for companies that need to prepare internal team members to deliver compliant fall protection training within their organization.
Company trainers can include:
- Safety managers or coordinators running fall protection training programs.
- Supervisors, or team leads designated to train workers on fall protection systems and procedures.
- Experienced workers tasked with conducting fall protection familiarization and hands-on instruction.
- Organizations qualifying multiple fall protection instructors across several facilities.
- Employers establishing or expanding an internal fall protection training program.
The program focuses on the instructional framework and knowledge required of designated fall protection trainers, and is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, ANSI/ASSP Z359, and CSA Z259.
Aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, ANSI/ASSP Z359, and CSA Z259, the Fall Protection Instructor Online Certification is organized into clear sections that cover both general classroom instruction and hands-on fall protection training delivery.
Part 1: Fall Protection Fundamentals
- Fall Protection Overview
- Fall Hazards
- Hazard Evaluation and Fall Calculation
- Fall Prevention and Control Measures
- Quizzes
Part 2: The Adult Learner
- Adult Learner Introduction
- Learning Styles
- Representational Systems
- Alternate Learning Styles
- Module Quiz
Part 3: Being a Trainer
- Trainer Roles and Responsibilities
- Your Attitude
- Your Knowledge
- Your Skills
- Professionalism and Poise
- Facilitating vs. Presenting
- Module Quiz
Part 4: Training Methodology and Design
- Training Methods
- Group Training Methods
- Individual Training Methods
- Buying vs. Creating Training Materials
- Module Quiz
Part 5: Training Classes and Workshops
- Defining the Purpose of Your Training
- Defining Objectives
- Establishing Your Expertise
- Building Credibility
- Managing Time Effectively
- Dealing with Disruptive Participants
- Handling Difficult Personalities
- Summarizing Your Content
- Module Quiz
Part 6: Workplace-Specific Fall Protection Training
- Introduction to Workplace-Specific Training
- Assessing Workplace-Specific Hazards
- Developing Procedures and Guidelines
- PPE and personal Fall Protection Systems
- Practical Training Techniques
- Assessing Employee Competency
- Module Quiz
The fall protection train-the-trainer online certification is designed in alignment with the following safety standards and regulatory requirements:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M – Fall Protection
- ANSI/ASSP Z359 – Fall Protection and Fall Restraint
- CSA Z259 – Fall Protection
 
