Rope

Fall Protection

This course is intended for any person required to work at a height where fall protection is necessary under provincial occupational health and safety regulations. This course combines both theory and practical training using current, approved fall protection equipment. The training includes instruction, demonstration, hands-on and written exercises.

Details

Duration: 1 day (7 hours)
Format: Classroom and hands on exercises
Cost: $185

Pre-requisites

  • 18+ years of age (16-17 with parental permission)

Required Equipment

  • Steel-toed boots
  • Helmet
  • Full body harness with dorsal attachment*

(* Rentals available - Click here for a list of rental prices and course equipment requirements.)

Course Content

  • Definition of fall protection system, fall arrest, and fall/travel restraint
  • Provincial fall protection regulations
  • Fall protection hierarchy
  • Guardrails
  • Travel/fall restraint
  • Fall arrest
  • Control zone and safety monitor
  • Ladder safety
  • Fall protection equipment, storage, inspection and care of
  • Proper connection and anchors
  • Fall protection system required calculation
  • Fall protection plans
  • Rescue and appropriate options
  • Fall protection concerns and solutions

FAQ

Click here to read the FAQ: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Fall Protection training.

Student Take-Aways

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Provincial regulations on fall protection
  • Handouts

Rope Courses

Schedule

Upcoming Dates

Mar 19-21, 2012

Technical Rope Rescue - Operations

Apr 23-29, 2012

Technical Rope Rescue - Technician

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GREAT COURSE! GREAT INSTRUCTOR! BEST COURSE WE'VE EVER TAKEN! BEST INSTRUCTION!

Lee Clandinin, Grande Prairie Fire Department

BLOG: The Raven Speaks

What basic equipment do I need to be able to perform a safe and effective surface ice rescue?

February 1, 2012

This is one of the questions our instructors get all the time from our students.  As such we thought we might write something up to be used as a reference and help point you in the right direction.

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Know the Knots

Our approach to rescue focusses on low-to high risk decision-making, and simple, fast techniques. When applied to rope work, there are a myriad of knots to know and ways to rig a system, but here are the basics we recommend for anyone working around swiftwater, surface ice or employing low and high angle rope systems.

our approach

We believe training should be tailored to the specific needs of each client. While we teach all the skills and knowledge necessary for certification, we approach a course for emergency personnel in an entirely different manner than one for resource managers or outdoor guides.