Fall Arrest and Fall Protection Training Course Summary:
Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities. Where Working at Heights Training is required for Construction Projects, Fall Arrest and Protection Training is designed for those working in non-construction environments like retail, warehousing, manufacturing and utilities to protect workers from falls or arrest their fall before they make contact with the ground or a hazard below.
Who Would Benefit From This Course:
- Electricians
- Millwrights
- Maintenance Team Members
- Workers working at height in non-construction scenarios performing cleaning and maintenance
- Supervisors
- Health and Safety Professionals
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Members
- Health and Safety Representatives
Course Content:
- Applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines
- Hierarchy of controls
- Components of fall arrest equipment – Anchor points, body harness, and connecting devices
- Proper care and inspection of fall arrest equipment
- Proper donning and doffing techniques
- Anchor points and fall distance calculations
- Integrating fall arrest components with material handling equipment (Lift Truck Cage and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
- Rescue and after the fall considerations including suspension trauma
- Practical Scenarios
- Session will be designed around client specific equipment, as well as the make and model of harness/lanyard
| Duration | 4 Hours |
|---|---|
| Training Interval | 3 Years Recommended |
| Pre-Requisite | None |
| Includes | Certificate of Completion |
