NAHB Fall Prevention Training

NAHB, the Job-Site Safety Institute and National Housing Endowment are proud to offer a free in-person Fall Prevention Training course designed specifically for residential construction workers as part of a new training pilot program. This course provides essential knowledge on identifying and mitigating fall hazards on the job site, proper use of fall protection equipment, and safety protocols to reduce risk and prevent accidents.

This course will be comprised of 6 modules, Introduction to Fall Protection, Ladders, Scaffolding, Conventional Fall Protection, Additional Fall Protection Systems, Rescue, and will cover the correct procedures, equipment usage, as well as give examples of incorrect applications of fall protection. Lunch will be provided as well.

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize common fall hazards in residential construction. 

• Identify when fall protection is required.

• Determine which protection system to use for a given fall hazard. 

• Understand the key requirements and basic safety practices for each protection system.

• Understand the safety requirements and practices for ladders and scaffolding.

• Recognize common fall hazards in residential construction.