Fall Protection (BC)

Course Overview

This 8 hour fall protection course is intended for any person that will be required to work at a height or where fall protection is necessary as per OHS Regulations. This course combines both theory and practical training using current, approved fall protection equipment.

The training includes instruction, demonstration hands-on and written exercises. Participants will use fall protection equipment, setup and work off of lifeline systems, and perform self rescue from vertical lifelines.

Topics Covered:

• WorksafeBC Part 11 Regulations
  Methods of Fall Protection
  Guardrail Systems
  Fall Restraint Systems
  Fall Arrest Systems
  Vertical Systems
  Horizontal Systems
  Anchors
  Control zones
  Fall Protection Hierarchy
  Fall Protection Plans
  Fall Protection equipment selection, use & inspection
  Safe Ladder use
  Fall Protection Knots
  Setup a horizontal restraint system
  Setup a vertical arrest system
  Suspension Trauma
  Self Rescue

Method of course delivery:

60% Presentation, Discussions & Demonstration 40% Student Exercises

Student/instructor ratio: 16/1

Certification:

Upon successful completion a 3 Year Certificate will be issued within 24 hours.

Evaluation:

50% Written Test (passing score is 70%) 50% Demonstration of physical proficiency