Fall Protection

A Fall Protection certificate is required by anyone working at heights as defined in the Saskatchewan OH&S Regulations.

This course is designed to help workers understand the principles of fall protection and how they apply to the workplace. The program will meet or exceed applicable government regulations for the training of employees who work at heights.

Key Elements:

• Introduction to Fall Protection

• Define force and free fall; understand force and force values; utilize the three levels of hazard control

• Fall Protection Fundamentals

• Primary and secondary attachments; Travel restraint gear; work positioning gear; Fall arrest gear; components of a fall arrest system; Vertical and horizontal fall arrest systems; systems other than PFAS

• Legislation

• Identify legislative requirements; Learn to use fall protection plans; Identify training requirements

• Anchorage

• Differentiate between certified and non-certified anchorages; Identify anchorage hazards; Discuss the guidelines for anchorage selection

• Inspection & Maintenance

• To conduct informal inspections; to conduct formal inspections; Identify equipment similarities; Identify common deficiencies; Recognize proper labeling; Proper Care & Storage

• Body Harness

• Know harness classifications; Identify harness hazards; Know how to select and fit a harness

• Connection Devices

• Recognize connecting device hazards; Identify compatible components; Ensure secure attachments

• Special Solutions

• Industry alternatives to conventional fall protection

• Rescue

• Suspension trauma; Understand the need for timely rescue; Rescue planning

• Designing a Fall Protection System

• Clearance requirements; how equipment deploys; calculating clearance requirements; designing a fall protection system

• Course Exam

In this course a variety of teaching strategies are used to facilitate learning including discussion, guides/manuals, PowerPoint, videos and hands on activities with fall protection equipment such as donning a harness and equipment inspection.

Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course (minimum score of 75%) each participant will receive a certificate that is valid for three years. Course participants will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned.

Additional Notes:

• Appropriate clothing is recommended (i.e. jeans, pants, closed-toe shoes).