Summary
This is a classroom-based 1-day course in fall protection, certified by Energy Safety Canada.
This fall protection training provides the theory and practical skills so you can work safely at height. It also includes hands-on exercises where you will be taught to fit and adjust a harness, hang from a fall protection system tripod, and explore self-rescue techniques.
Course Content
If your job requires you to work at heights, you need training on the appropriate fall protection systems that meet the standards of due diligence and keep you safe on the job.
Fall protection is more than just wearing a harness and lifeline. It includes the systems of fall protection from eliminating the hazard where possible, engineering it away, or applying administrative controls. These topics are covered in the course, as well as the following:
- Legislative standards and industry best practices that apply to working at heights
- Fall hazards and controls
- Engineering controls (fall prevention and containment systems)
- Administrative controls (fall protection planning and rescue planning)
- Personal protective equipment (correct selection and use of PPE)
- Inspection and maintenance of fall protection systems and components
- Calculation of free fall distance, total fall distance and minimum required clearance
- Donning and use of fall arrest components
- Physiological effects of being suspended in a fall arrest harness
Please note:
- Basic literacy and understanding in the language the course is being taught is required
- Students must be on time and present for all course content instruction.
- Course duration: 8 Hours (may continue beyond 4:30 pm)
- Lunch breaks and coffee breaks are provided – Please bring a lunch
Prerequisites and PPE
There are no pre-requisites for this course. You do not need to bring PPE (however, if you have a fall protection harness that you personally prefer, please feel free to bring it with you).
Note: All courses require you to have government-issued photo ID.
Location & Time
This course is located at our Edmonton branch at 7633 50 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta.
The course starts at 8:00 am