Course Overview

The Fall Protection course prepares students to work safely at heights by combining theoretical knowledge with classroom demonstrations. This program meets and exceeds provincial and federal regulations. It is ideal for workers in construction, industrial maintenance, and other elevated work environments. Participants will learn how to select proper fall protection systems and equipment, calculate fall distances, and implement effective fall protection plans and procedures.

What You'll Learn

• Provincial and federal fall protection regulations and compliance standards
  

• How to perform site-specific hazard assessments
  

• Pre-use inspection of fall protection equipment
  

• Calculating fall distance and clearance
  

• Proper donning and fit of full-body harnesses
  

• How to select the correct fall protection equipment
  

• Developing and implementing fall protection plans
  

• Identifying appropriate anchor points
  

• Ladder safety best practices
  

• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
  

• Recognizing and responding to suspension trauma
  

• Creating and implementing fall rescue plans
  
  

Program Format

This 1-day course includes classroom-based theory and demonstrations. Students are tested via a written exam. Upon successful completion, a certificate valid for 3 years is issued. 

Please note this course is not available in Newfoundland & Labrador.