Falls are the second leading cause of death each year in the United States (just after traffic accidents!) Over 10,000 people are killed every year as a result of falls - and 200,000 to 300,000 people are disabled. Eight-five percent of all falls that occur on the job result in "lost work time." Topics include components of a fall arrest system, inspection, calculating fall distance, selection of a connecting device and the importance of choosing a legal tie-off point. Assists in satisfying the major training requirements specified in OSHA's fall protection standards.