Fall Protection
Fall arrest is the form of fall protection which involves the safe stopping of a person already falling. It is one of several forms of fall protection, forms which also include fall guarding (general protection that prevents persons from entering a fall hazard area e.g., guard rails) and fall restraint (personal protection which prevents persons who are in a fall hazard area from falling, e.g., fall restraint lanyards).
Workers are required to have trained in the use of fall protection equipment as legislated by OH&S Code. Fall protection incidents continually rise along with fatalities in a variety of industries.
Details
This course is applicable to any worker who is working at a permanent or temporary worksite that may include heights defined by OH&S. This can include, but is not limited to plumbers, electricians, steel workers, warehouse workers and construction workers.
This course is consistent with CSA Guidelines, Fall-Arrest Systems Practical Essentials as well as all other relevant regulations within the province.
This 4 hour fall protection training course is designed to educate the worker in the planning, use, care and implementation of common Fall Protection systems. It includes both theory and practical application exercises
Course Objectives
Regulations
How to Inspect
Equipment Selection, Inspection and Care
Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest
Anchor Systems and Anchor Points
Vertical Life Lines and Horizontal Life Lines
Importance of a Pro-Active Safety Attitude
How to Use Equipment and Systems