Principles of Fall Protection

COURSE DETAILS:

A course for all workers who may need to perform tasks at heights. The workers will be trained in the fall protection equipment that might be used.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • When to use fall protection
  • Traditional fall protection
  • WCB Regulations, CSA Standards
  • Fall restraint systems
  • Fall arrest systems
    • Equipment Inspection
    • Donning & fitting of harness
    • Lanyard use
    • Anchor points
  • Importance of a rescue plan

This course is a class seminar, with demonstrations and discussions including slides and video.
Students will be required to write a short quiz (pass/fail). All students that pass will be mailed a wallet certificate following the course.