4 Hour Fall Prevention Course - Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 4-Hour Fall Prevention course?

FP4 is an online construction-safety course covering fall hazards, OSHA and NYC DOB concepts, fall-protection controls, PFAS, ladders, scaffolds, inspections, corrective action, and emergencies.

Who should take this course?

It is intended for construction workers, supervisors, and safety personnel exposed to or responsible for controlling fall hazards. Confirm current employer and SST requirements.

Is this course offered online?

Yes. The supplied page identifies this as the online version of the 4-Hour Fall Prevention course.

How long is the course?

The course is described as four hours. Confirm current attendance, identity verification, online technology, and completion requirements with IDI.

What fall hazards are covered?

Topics include unprotected edges, floor and wall openings, roofs, scaffolds, ladders, aerial access, formwork, steel work, holes, unstable surfaces, falling objects, and improper equipment.

Does the course cover OSHA and NYC DOB requirements?

Yes. It reviews relevant OSHA and NYC DOB fall-protection concepts. Workers and employers should consult current official requirements for the task and site.

What is the hierarchy of fall-hazard controls?

The course emphasizes planning to eliminate exposure where feasible, using engineering controls such as guardrails or covers, administrative measures, and appropriate personal protection.

What is a personal fall-arrest system?

A PFAS generally includes a suitable anchorage, connector, and body harness arranged to arrest a fall. Selection, compatibility, clearance, inspection, fit, and rescue planning matter.

Are harnesses, lanyards and anchorage covered?

Yes. The course reviews harness fit and inspection, connectors, lanyards, self-retracting devices, anchorage awareness, compatibility, swing-fall and clearance concepts, and manufacturer instructions.

Does the course cover ladder safety?

Yes. It reviews ladder selection, inspection, setup, angle, securement, access, three-point contact, electrical awareness, load ratings, and prohibited practices.

Is scaffold fall prevention included?

Yes. Guardrails, PFAS concepts, access, platforms, openings, inspection, loading, falling-object controls, weather, and following competent-person direction are reviewed.

How should fall-protection equipment be inspected?

Inspect before use according to manufacturer and employer procedures for damage, wear, contamination, labels, stitching, hardware, deployment indicators, compatibility, and removal from service.

What should workers do about an unsafe condition?

Stop or avoid exposure as authorized, protect the area, report promptly, follow escalation procedures, ensure correction by qualified personnel, and document as required.

Does completing the course automatically provide SST credit?

The page states that it counts as four hours of prescribed SST credit. Acceptance depends on current NYC DOB rules, course approval, eligibility, delivery, and documentation.

How long is completion valid?

The page states five years unless otherwise specified by NYC DOB. Confirm current validity and SST card requirements with the agency.

What is the price and how can I register?

The supplied page lists $499. Contact IDI or use pre-registration to confirm current price, approval, SST eligibility, inclusions, online requirements, schedule, and availability.