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Course Summary
Many lost-time injuries can be attributed to falls in the workplace. Employers have a duty to ensure that workers are protected from all potential fall hazards.
It is imperative that workers understand the hazards of working at heights and the application and limitations of the fall protection systems designed to protect them from falling.
Our course is designed to provide users of fall protection systems with adequate knowledge to be able to assess the job, evaluate the hazards, and choose the correct fall protection system when working at heights.
The course includes theory and a hands-on demonstration of proper harness and lanyard inspection and donning and doffing. The course content is based on multiple CSA Standards pertaining to fall protection.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of fall protection
- Explain general roles & responsibilities
- Identify fall hazards
- Perform fall protection planning
- Identify fall protection systems
- Describe the hierarchy of controls
- Perform inspection, donning and doffing, and storage
Course Material
Participant's Manual, test, record of attendance, and wallet card.
Target Audience
Any user of a fall protection system (guardrails, travel restraint, fall arrest) supervisors, JHSC members, and health and safety representatives.
Legislative Reference
Ont. Reg. 851 – Industrial Establishments s. 79