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
