Walking & Working Surfaces Online Training
Master OSHA requirements for slip, trip, and fall prevention in general industry. Covers the complete 1910 Subpart D standard — floors, ladders, stairways, fall protection, and specialized equipment.
- Unlimited exam retakes
- Mobile access
- Certificate of Completion available immediately online after successful completion
- Group and business enrollment available
Protect Your Workforce from Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards
Falls are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. OSHA's Walking-Working Surfaces standard (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D) sets requirements for general industry employers to keep workers safe on floors, ladders, stairs, roofs, and elevated platforms.
This course covers the foundational knowledge required under 29 CFR 1910.30 — hazard recognition, safe work practices, equipment use, inspection, and fall protection across all walking-working surfaces.
Surface Safety Fundamentals
Identify surface hazards, load capacity, and inspection and maintenance obligations.
Ladder Safety Across All Types
Selection, inspection, setup, and climbing for portable, fixed, and ladder safety systems.
Stairway and Access Requirements
Stair design, handrails, guardrails, and alternative access methods like step bolts.
Fall Protection Systems
When fall protection is required and the types: guardrails, personal fall arrest, safety nets, and holes or openings.
Built for General Industry Workers and Supervisors
This training applies to any general industry workplace where employees work on or around walking-working surfaces.
Accessing elevated storage, docks, or working near floor openings.
Climb ladders, access roofs, or work on elevated equipment.
On production floors, catwalks, mezzanines, or machinery needing elevated access.
Responsible for surface inspections and Subpart D compliance.
Use ladders, scaffolds, or rope descent for elevated work.
Maintaining buildings, rooftops, or structures outside active construction.
Federal OSHA Training for General Industry Workplaces
29 CFR 1910 Subpart D applies to all general industry workplaces, establishing safety requirements for walking-working surfaces and mandating training on fall hazards and equipment use.
Before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard, the employer must provide training delivered by a qualified person.
This course provides the foundational regulatory knowledge required under 29 CFR 1910.30. Employers remain responsible for ensuring training is delivered or supplemented by a qualified person, addresses workplace-specific hazards, and that employees demonstrate understanding and skill.
Comprehensive Subpart D Coverage
Full training on 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, from surface safety to fall protection.
Mobile and Online Access
Self-paced on any device. Start, stop, and resume anytime.
Unlimited Exam Retakes
Retake the final assessment as many times as needed — no fees or waiting.
Instant Certificate of Completion
Get your Certificate immediately. Print or download right away.
Employer Obligations Under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D
This course delivers the regulatory knowledge required under 1910.30, but OSHA places additional responsibilities on employers that online training alone cannot fulfill.
Training and Workplace-Specific Hazards
- Train each employee via a qualified person as defined by the standard
- Train employees on fall hazards in the work area and how to minimize them
- Implement regular inspection and maintenance of walking-working surfaces
- Correct or repair hazardous conditions before the surface is used again
Structural Repairs and Retraining
- Use a qualified person for any repair affecting structural integrity
- Retrain when workplace changes, new equipment, or performance gaps make prior training inadequate
- Address workplace-specific hazards and procedures not covered online
Includes six employer handouts: Surface Inspection Log, Ladder Inspection Checklist, Training Record, Qualified Person Designation form, Authorized Employee List, and a Fall Protection Plan template.
Trusted by the people doing the work.
“Straight to the point and relevant to the work. No fluff — just the standard explained right.”
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Reach OutFoundational Knowledge for Walking-Working Surface Safety.
Equip your team with essential regulatory training on slip, trip, and fall prevention required under OSHA's general industry standard.