COURSE TITLE:
FALL PROTECTION
This course is designed for those who are expected to work at heights. Before being exposed to the risk of a fall, workers must be educated and trained in how to protect themselves. While fitting their own harness, establishing an anchor point or inspecting damaged equipment, participants receive practical experience during training.
- Who Regulates Fall Protection?
- When is Fall Protection Required?
- The REAL Reason You Need Fall Protection, Lessons Learned by Industry
- Responsibilities
- Fall Protection Controls
- Fall Protection Plans
- Anchors
- Fall Protection Equipment
- Fall Forces and Distances
- Equipment Inspection
- Ladders and Fall Protection
- Rescue
Instructor provoked discussion and was very detailed. Examples were relevant and equipment used as props was great to see.
Peter was very informative and very knowledgeable. Made it easy to understand. Made the course fun and was one of the better courses I have taken. Instructor kept a very good pace and flow to the course.
I’m very new to the industry. As a sawmill worker, this course empowered me. A lot of new information for me on fall protection.
Hoisting class participants while in their harnesses is a very helpful exercise to demonstrate what it feels like to be suspended in a harness. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
I was really impressed with the level of knowledge. It answered many questions I had for fall protection.
Great instruction, great handouts, well informed. Thanks Peter!
This was a great course and Peter did really well to explain the material to me as this is my first run through a fall protection course. Thanks Peter.
Course was awesome. Peter is very knowledgeable, educational and informative. Great selection of fall protection equipment for hands on teaching.
Great content, excellent instructors.” Will continue to always use ORCA Health and Safety for our safety courses.
DURATION:
8 Hours
MAX CLASS SIZE:
12 Students
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
Classroom/Written Exercises/ Practical Exercises
EOCP CEU’s:
.6
(not applicable for online training)
DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE
NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information
FALL PROTECTION
- Who Regulates Fall Protection?
- WSBC Regulatory Requirements
- When is Fall Protection Required?
- Working at heights greater than 10 ft.
- What is an unusual risk of injury?
- The REAL Reason You Need Fall Protection, Lessons Learned by Industry
- Review of Fall Injuries and Fatalities
- Responsibilities of the Team
- Employer
- Supervisor
- Worker
- Fall Protection Controls
- Hierarchy of Controls
- The Difference Between Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint
- Using a Control Zone and Safety Monitor
- Fall Protection Plans
- When is a Plan Required?
- What Must be Included in a Plan?
- Who Can Develop a Plan?
- Fall Protection Anchors
- Permanent Anchors
- Temporary Anchors
- Formal Inspection requirements
- Fall Protection Equipment
- Harness
- Lanyards
- Other Equipment
- Equipment Compatibility
- Fall Forces and Distances
- What is Maximum Arresting Force (MAF)?
- Fall Limits and Calculating Fall Distances
- Energy/Shock Absorbers
- Anchor Placement
- Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
- When Must Equipment be Inspected?
- How to Inspect Your Equipment
- Care and Cleaning
- Ladders
- Ladders and Fall Protection
- Basic Ladder Set-Up
- Rescue
- What is Required?
- Suspension Trauma
- Rescue Solutions and Plans
An exam will be administered at the end of the class.