Fall Overboard Prevention for the Inland Waterways

Fall Overboard: Prevention is a 30-minute course made for tug, towboat, and barge crews. It breaks down where falls happen, why they happen, and why the risk climbs at night.

Crews learn simple, proven ways to reduce exposure near unguarded edges. The course focuses on everyday actions.

These steps include better job planning, choosing safer walking paths, clear communication, good housekeeping, strong lighting, and the right PPE. By the end, crews know how to spot risks early and make better decisions on deck. Length: 24 minutes

Topics Include:

• Common risk factors, such as fatigue, distraction, and low visibility
• How to use the Hierarchy of Controls for edge-work hazards
• Safer surfaces and better housekeeping to cut slips and trips
• Night operations: communication, lighting, and PPE checks

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