Fall Protection for Canada

Working at elevated heights presents a serious danger of falling. Falls can be caused by inattentiveness, slippery surfaces, working in awkward or out-of-balance positions, or insufficient training. This course highlights numerous methods of prevention and protection, including fall arrest systems, the equipment associated with fall prevention and protection systems, vertical and horizontal lifelines, as well as inspection and maintenance guidelines. This course also discusses associated topics such as the proper procedure for putting on a body harness, lifeline swing hazards, calculating fall space clearance, and harness suspension syndrome.

• Identify and describe types of fall protection systems, including best practices for their use • Describe employer fall protection responsibilities, including training • List in order the steps to put on a body harness • Identify and describe different types of lanyards • Describe different types of anchorage points • Define free-fall distance • Identify and describe vertical and horizontal lifelines • List the calculation factors for determining fall space clearance • List emergency action plan steps in case of a fall • List inspecting and maintenance guidelines for fall protection systems • List fall protection use guidelines in lift equipment