The implementation of the DoD-391 training serves as a primary tool in reducing workplace fatalities and injuries. By standardizing the knowledge of fall protection, the DoD ensures that all personnel—regardless of their specific role—operate under a unified safety protocol that prioritizes life-saving equipment and hazard awareness.
The video typically covers several critical areas of safety:
Distinguishing between systems that prevent a fall from occurring (guardrails, covers) and systems that stop a fall in progress (harnesses, lanyards).
1. Introduction
The correct method for putting on and adjusting a full-body harness to ensure it functions safely during a fall event. 3. Procedural Requirements
Detailed protocols for retrieving a worker who has been suspended in a harness to prevent "suspension trauma."
Personnel working in construction, maintenance, or any operational environment where fall hazards exist.
Understanding the specific heights (e.g., 4 feet in general industry, 6 feet in construction) at which fall protection becomes a legal requirement. 4. Summary of Impact
