Walking & Working Surfaces

Prepare for and respond to job site weather hazards with emergency plans, OSHA compliance, and safety best practices.

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About the Course

This course equips workers with essential skills to recognize, inspect, and safely navigate walking and working surfaces such as floors, platforms, scaffolds, ladders, and roofs. Participants will learn to identify common hazards, ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and implement effective fall protection measures. Key topics include surface inspections, housekeeping practices, and proper use of safety equipment to prevent slips, trips, and falls. Designed for workers across construction, general industry, and live event environments, this course provides practical knowledge to enhance workplace safety. By the end, learners will be prepared to mitigate risks and maintain safe working conditions.

Course Content

Each lesson builds on the one before it, helping you fully understand the material and apply it on the job. At the end of the course, you’ll take a short test—and once you pass, your certification will be available instantly as a downloadable PDF. Here’s a look at everything that’s covered:

  • Introduction to Walking and Working Surfaces
  • OSHA Standards for Surface Safety
  • Types of Walking and Working Surfaces
  • Hazard Recognition – Common Surface Hazards
  • Fall Protection Requirements and Trigger Heights
  • Floor Openings, Guardrails, and Cover Requirements
  • Surface Conditions and Housekeeping
  • Ladder and Stairway Surfaces
  • Scaffolding and Elevated Work Platforms
  • Surface Inspections and Documentation
  • Summary
  • Final Knowledge Check
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Walking & Working Surfaces

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$ 250.00 USD

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Course Outline

12 Lessons

Estimated Time

35min

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