8 Hour Fall Prevention Course – Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 8-Hour Fall Prevention course?

FP8 is an in-depth online construction-safety course covering fall hazards, regulatory concepts, control systems, PPE, scaffolds, ladders, roofs, inspections, planning, rescue, training, and records.

Who should take this course?

It is intended for construction workers, supervisors, and safety professionals exposed to or responsible for managing work-at-height hazards. Confirm employer and SST requirements.

Is this course offered online?

Yes. The supplied page identifies this as the online version of the 8-Hour Fall Prevention course.

How long is the course?

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

How does this differ from the 4-Hour Fall Prevention course?

The 8-hour page describes more in-depth coverage, including site-specific fall-protection and rescue planning, worker training, toolbox talks, inspections, incidents, and compliance documentation.

What construction fall hazards are covered?

Topics include edges, openings, roofs, ladders, scaffolds, access equipment, formwork, steel work, unstable surfaces, falling objects, inadequate planning, and improper equipment use.

Does the course cover OSHA and NYC DOB requirements?

Yes. It reviews relevant OSHA and NYC DOB fall-protection concepts. Consult current official requirements for the work, equipment, and site.

What fall-protection systems are reviewed?

The course reviews guardrails, covers, safety nets, travel restraint and personal fall-arrest concepts, controlled access where applicable, warning systems, and safe work practices.

Are harnesses, lanyards and lifelines covered?

Yes. Selection, fit, inspection, compatibility, connectors, lanyards, self-retracting devices, lifelines, anchorage awareness, clearance, swing falls, and manufacturer instructions are reviewed.

Does the course include ladder, scaffold and rooftop safety?

Yes. It reviews selection, inspection, setup, access, platforms, guardrails, openings, roof edges, weather, loading, electrical awareness, and competent-person direction.

What should a site-specific fall-protection plan address?

It should address tasks, locations, exposures, controls, equipment, anchors, access, inspections, responsible persons, changing conditions, communication, rescue, and documentation as applicable.

Why is rescue planning important?

Suspension after a fall can create a medical emergency. Planning should address prompt notification, trained responders, equipment, access, site coordination, and avoiding unplanned rescuer exposure.

Are worker training and toolbox talks covered?

Yes. The course reviews communicating hazards and controls, demonstrations, equipment-specific instruction, worker questions, confirmation of understanding, changed conditions, and documentation.

Does completing the course automatically provide SST credit?

The page states that it counts as eight 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 $799. Contact IDI or use pre-registration to confirm current price, approval, SST eligibility, inclusions, online requirements, schedule, and availability.