Get equipped with comprehensive knowledge of fall protection legislation, fall hazards in the workplace, and safe work practices through our Fall Protection online training. This course covers all the necessary information regarding fall protection legislation, fall hazards in the workplace and safe work practices related to the use of fall protection equipment. The training is ideal for any worker required to work at a height of 3 m (10 ft) or more, including but not limited to construction workers, electrical workers, painters, window washers, oil and gas industry workers, city workers and forestry workers. 

Course Content 

• Recognize workplace situations involving fall hazards

• Identify the fall protection responsibilities of employers, managers/supervisors, and workers

• Know that specific fall protection regulations differ from one jurisdiction to another and download/print the OHS regulations that apply to their workplace (included in course)

• Describe the types of information that should be included in fall protection plans, including appropriate emergency response measures

• Understand that the first choice in fall protection should be installing guardrails or other physical barriers

• Define and differentiate between fall restraint systems and fall arrest systems

• Know how to visually inspect the components of a fall restraint/fall arrest system, including: safety belt, full body harness, lanyard, lifeline, rope grab, and anchor point

• Know how to put on a full body harness

• Understand safe work practices related to the use of fall protection equipment

Non-refundable course. Meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Who is this course for? Employees who work at a height of 3 meters or more, such as construction workers, painters, electricians, window washers, forestry workers, city workers, and those in the oil and gas industry. Duration: 1 hour online Price: $37.00