Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls for Construction: Workplace Hazards
Last Updated 07/2025
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What you'll learn
Identify common workplace hazards in construction that contribute to slips, trips, and falls.
Implement preventative measures and safety practices to minimize the risk of falls on construction sites.
Apply appropriate incident response protocols to ensure worker safety and compliance with OSHA standards.
Skills covered in this course
Description
Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for nearly 40% of construction-related deaths according to OSHA. Construction workers face unique hazards due to the nature of their work, including working at heights, navigating uneven terrain, and operating heavy equipment. This course equips participants with the knowledge to identify common workplace hazards, implement effective preventative measures, and respond appropriately to incidents. By prioritizing safety, construction sites can reduce accidents, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of awareness and accountability.
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Author
Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls for Construction: Workplace Hazards
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls for Construction: Workplace Hazards
Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for nearly 40% of construction-related deaths according to OSHA. Construction workers face unique hazards due to the nature of their work, including working at heights, navigating uneven terrain, and operating heavy equipment. This course equips participants with the knowledge to identify common workplace hazards, implement effective preventative measures, and respond appropriately to incidents. By prioritizing safety, construction sites can reduce accidents, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of awareness and accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to OSHA, they account for nearly 40% of construction-related deaths, making them the leading cause of fatalities in the industry.
Workers face unique hazards from the nature of their work, including working at heights, navigating uneven terrain, and operating heavy equipment.
It equips participants to identify common workplace hazards, implement effective preventative measures, and respond appropriately to incidents.
Prioritizing safety helps sites reduce accidents, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of awareness and accountability.
The course cites OSHA data directly when describing how large a share of construction deaths involve slips, trips, and falls.
This course is designed for employees and supervisors who need to complete Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls for Construction: Workplace Hazards training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 12 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
