Overview & Objectives
The Guarding Floor and Wall Openings Awareness for General Industry course from Exceed Safety is an introductory-level training that discusses how openings and holes in the floors of the jobsite present potential fall hazards in the workplace. Participants will be introduced to the requirements and systems used for protecting against these potential hazards.
Exceed Safety’s Guarding Floor and Wall Openings Awareness for General Industry training is designed to teach participants the importance and essentials of hazard recognition as they pertain to openings and holes. Specific course topics include the following:
- Introduction to fall prevention
- Potential hazards caused by floor and wall openings and holes
- Systems and principles, such as handrails, covers, and barriers
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
- Barriers
- Guardrails
- Hole covers
- Skylights
- Stairway risers
- Toe-boards
- Wall openings
Who is this Course for?
The Guarding Floor and Wall Openings Awareness for General Industry is designed for all employees and managers responsible for overall workplace safety. Individuals from the following industries may specifically benefit from this course:
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Property management
- Heavy/light industrial and automotive
- Trade and transportation
- Retail
- Food service
Features & Benefits
Exceed Safety’s Guarding Floor and Wall Openings Awareness for General Industry course is designed to provide essential information regarding fall hazards, especially in relation to floor and wall openings. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
- Be well-versed on safety guidelines as they pertain to floor and wall openings
- Understand best techniques to prevent workplace injuries due to floor and wall openings
- Identify OSHA’s standards regarding wall and floor openings and holes
- Know protection systems that employers must provide to mitigate risk
This course is worth 0.1 CEUs. All course participants must complete the full course to receive CEU credits with a score 100% at each knowledge checkpoint and complete the course evaluation to receive his or her certificate of completion. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a course completion certificate showing the CEUs earned that may be printed at any time.
In Person Training
Participants in this course can expect to be engaged with a dynamic, intentional, and highly experienced instructor. Our in-person class allows for questions to be answered immediately, open discussions, and hands-on learning. Some classes can be done via Zoom (just give us a call) and can be combined with virtual-blended learning. It is our goal to teach with a variety of strategies that allow everyone to be engaged in a fun and comfortable learning environment.
