Fall Protection Training

Practical Component

Most fall arrest equipment users have never in fact been suspended in a body harness and consequently harnesses are often worn incorrectly. To emphasize the critical need for proper harness fit and adjustment, each participant will be correctly fitted with an individual harness.

Classroom Training Content

• Current applicable regulations & guidelines

• Identification of fall hazards

• Equipment selection

• Understanding anchorage points

• Fall protection systems & components

• Basic energy dissipation principles

• Calculating fall clearances

• Rescue plan importance

• Standards & regulations

• Body support selection & application

• Component inspection & maintenance

Takeaway

After completion of this course, participants should be able to understand:

• How to properly wear fall protection equipment

• How to set up a fall protection system

• How to develop a rescue plan

• How to conduct proper equipment inspections