Fall Protection

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. Participants will engage in hands-on training activities, including inspecting, fitting, adjusting and connecting fall protection systems and components.

Course Outline

• Why fall protection is important

• Legislative roles and responsibilities

• Identifying and assessing fall hazards, hierarchy of controls, and development of fall protection and safe work procedures

• Types of fall arrest systems, equipment and components

• The use, care, storage, maintenance and inspection of fall protection equipment, systems and components

• Fall protection system forces and clearances

• Effects of falls and fall rescue planning