If there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over again in workplaces—construction, maintenance, roofing, warehousing—it’s this: companies often believe their fall protection training records are compliant… until an OSHA inspector shows up. That’s usually when people start scrambling through file cabinets, old binders, or scattered PDFs hoping everything magically lines up. Sometimes it does.Often… it

If you’ve ever searched “types of fall protection training,” you’ve probably seen terms like authorized person, competent person, or rescue training and thought, Which one do I actually need? You’re not alone — I’ve trained thousands of workers and supervisors, and almost everyone asks the same thing. Fall protection isn’t one-size-fits-all; different jobs and responsibilities

If you just realized your fall protection certificate is missing, take a breath—you’re not the first, and you won’t be the last. I’ve trained a lot of workers in fall protection, and believe me, lost or damaged certificates happen all the time—they get washed in the laundry, left in lockers, buried in toolboxes, or simply

OSHA Maximum Penalties Violation Type Maximum Penalty Notes Serious Up to $16,550 per violation Violation likely to cause serious injury or death. Other-Than-Serious Up to $16,550 per violation Lower-risk issues but still important for compliance. Willful or Repeated Up to $165,514 per violation Employer knowingly ignored or repeatedly violated OSHA rules. Failure to Abate Up

If you’re here because you’re wondering how to renew your fall protection certification, you’re not alone. I’ve worked in safety training for years, and trust me—almost everyone gets confused about renewals. Workers ask me all the time: “Does my certificate expire?”“Do I need to take the whole training again?”“Can I just do an online refresher?”“Is

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already signed up for fall protection training — or maybe your employer signed you up — and now you’re wondering: “Am I going to pass the written and practical tests?”“What if I mess up the hands-on part?”“What exactly will they ask?” Take a deep breath.You’re not alone —

If you want to become certified in fall protection, it is good choice—you’re doing something great for your safety and your career. A lot of people don’t think about training until their employer brings it up. But you’re here early, trying to understand how it all works, and that already puts you ahead. After years

If you’re here, you’re probably asking the same question a lot of workers ask me: “Where should I take my fall protection training?” And honestly—I get it. When I was new in the industry, choosing a training provider felt like picking a school all over again. There were online courses, hands-on classes, employer-provided training… and

If you’re here, chances are you’re planning to work abroad—or at least you’re thinking about it. Maybe you have an opportunity waiting in Canada, the UK, Australia, the Middle East, or somewhere else. And now you’re wondering: “Does my fall protection training count in other countries… or do I need to start all over again?”