Fall Protection Basics – Online training in 16 languages
Fall Protection Basics
Fall Protection Basics at a glance
- Legal basis
- § 12 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), § 3 PSA-Benutzungsverordnung (German Ordinance on Personal Protective Equipment), ASR A2.1 „Schutz vor Absturz“ (German Technical Rules for Workplaces), DGUV Regel 112-198 (rules of German statutory accident insurance)
- Who must participate
- Employees working at height, e.g. on roofs, scaffolding, or mobile elevating work platforms
- How often
- Prior to taking up work and regularly thereafter, at least once annually (§ 12 ArbSchG, § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 1 (German statutory accident prevention regulation)); adolescents at least semi-annually (§ 29 JArbSchG (German Youth Employment Protection Act)).
- Proof
- Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Facts about the training
| Legal basis | § 12 ArbSchG, § 3 PSA-Benutzungsverordnung, ASR A2.1 „Schutz vor Absturz“, DGUV Regel 112-198 |
|---|---|
| Target group | Employees working at height, e.g. on roofs, scaffolding, or mobile elevating work platforms |
| Refresher | every 12 months |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Languages | 16 |
| Proof | Certificate with knowledge test |
What participants learn
- Most common causes of fall accidents
- Assessing dangerous fall situations
- Hierarchy of protective measures according to the STOP principle
- Collective protection before personal protective equipment
- Correct use of PPE against falls
Frequently asked questions
Is online safety training sufficient for PPE against falls?
For fundamentals and refreshers, yes. For PPE against falls, DGUV Regel 112-198 additionally requires practical exercises at least once annually.
From what height is fall protection required?
ASR A2.1 generally requires fall protection from a fall height of 1 m; different values apply to workplaces and traffic routes on roofs and at certain locations. The decisive factor is the risk assessment.
Is online safety training legally permissible?
Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001, Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.
How is the safety training documented?
Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1.
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Included with Basic or Basic Pro. A one-participant package costs 19,00 € net per month, plus applicable VAT. This is the platform package price, not a separate course fee. Quantity pricing is available.
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The training course “Fall Protection – Working Safely at Heights” provides the fundamental knowledge needed to prevent the most common causes of serious and fatal workplace accidents. You will learn to better assess dangerous fall situations and evaluate the need for fall protection. A central focus is on the hierarchy of protective measures according to the STOP principle, the correct use of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE), and the safe use of anchor points. In addition, the responsibilities of those involved are clarified, and the correct actions to take in the event of a fall, as well as the necessary rescue measures, are covered in detail to ensure the highest level of safety at all times when working at heights.
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