The majority of general industry accidents are caused by slips, trips and falls. In addition, 15 percent of those accidents result in fatalities. This 1-Hour course teaches you the importance of identifying and protecting against hazards related to walking and working surfaces. This course and the OSHA standards contained within, apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only Domestic, Mining, and Agricultural work is performed.

Important topics covered in this course include: General Industry Housekeeping Standards Protection for Floor and Wall Openings General Stairway Requirements Requirements for Construction and Use of a Scaffold Other Working Surfaces

Complete Your Walking and Working Surfaces Training Online

Taking your course online offers the following benefits:

• Work anytime, anywhere - All you need is a computer and access to the Internet
• Log on and off as often as you like to work at your own pace
• Course trainer email access for any questions you have
• 24/7 course access
• Allows up to 6 months to complete the course

This course is offered to you by the OSHA Training Institute Education Center of the University of South Florida in cooperation with the American Safety Council, Inc. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an OSHA Training Institute Education Center Certificate of Completion from the University of South Florida.

Course Details

When you complete this course, you will:

• Be able to protect against common hazards related to walking and working surfaces, housekeeping, and guarding floor and wall openings
• Be familiar with the design regulations for stairway railings and fixed industrial stairs
• Understand the general standards for portable metal and wood ladders, including fixed ladders and important usage guidelines
• Know the common hazards associated with scaffolds and other working surfaces

Course sections include 1910.22, General Requirements, 1920.23, Guarding Floor and Wall Openings, Stairway Railings and Guards, Portable and Fixed Ladders, and Scaffolds and Other Working Surfaces.