Fall Protection

Anyone working in environments where there’s a risk of falling must take fall protection training. This includes construction workers, roofers, scaffolders, window washers, and other workers performing tasks above ground level. 

What You’ll Learn 

• Understanding the Hierarchy of Fall Protection
  Learn to evaluate and apply control methods such as engineered systems, fall restraint, fall arrest, control zones, and safety monitors. 

• Developing a Compliant Fall Protection Plan
  Based on Part 11 of the WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, students will explore when plans are required and how to create them. 

• Equipment Knowledge & Proper Use
  Get hands-on guidance on how to inspect, wear, and care for safety equipment such as: 

• Harnesses and lanyards 

• Anchors and anchorages 

• Lifelines, rope grabs, carabiners, and shock absorbers 

• Guardrails and snap hooks 

• Specialized Topics 

• Identifying swing fall hazards 

• Understanding and mitigating suspension trauma 

• Safe equipment storage and recordkeeping