Fall Protection (BC)
Description
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities in the construction and industrial sectors. This Fall Protection course is designed to provide workers with the knowledge and practical skills required to recognize fall hazards, properly use fall protection equipment, and work safely at heights in compliance with applicable workplace safety standards.
Participants will learn how to identify fall hazards, understand employer and worker responsibilities, inspect and use fall protection systems, and apply safe work practices to help reduce the risk of injury on the job site.
This course includes both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training. Participants will complete demonstrations involving harness fitting, equipment inspection, anchor point awareness, lifelines, lanyards, and safe fall protection system setup procedures. Instructors will also demonstrate the proper use and inspection of fall protection equipment including harnesses, anchor points, SRLs (self-retracting lifelines), shock-absorbing lanyards, and lifeline systems.
Training is available in English, Spanish, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Course Duration
• Total Course Duration: 8 Hours
• Classroom Theory Training: 6 Hours
• Hands-On Practical Training and Final Assessment: 2 Hours
Course Content
• Fall hazard recognition and prevention
• Employer, supervisor, and worker responsibilities
• Fall prevention vs. fall arrest systems
• Travel restraint systems
• Harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, and anchor points
• CSA-approved fall protection equipment and standards
• Horizontal and vertical lifeline systems
• Swing fall and pendulum hazards
• Equipment inspection procedures and defect recognition
• Proper fitting and use of full-body harnesses
• Safe work procedures and planning requirements
• Rescue planning and emergency response considerations
• Care, maintenance, cleaning, and storage of equipment
Certification
Participants are required to attend and participate in the full course and must achieve a minimum passing grade of 80% on the final assessment.
Upon successful completion, participants will instantly receive:
• Digital Certificate of Completion
• Digital Printable Certificate
• Digital Wallet Card
• Physical Wallet Card
Certification is valid for three years.
Delivery Method Classroom / Instructor-Led Training
Course Fee Includes
• Instructor-led training
• Student workbook and course materials
• Practical hands-on component
• Hands-on equipment demonstrations
• Equipment provided during training
• Final assessment
• Instant digital certification upon successful completion
• Digital printable certificate
• Digital wallet card
• Physical wallet card
This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You may be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.
Training provided by Gama Safety Canada
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
• Construction and industrial workers
• Workers exposed to fall hazards
• New workers entering the industry
• Anyone requiring fall protection certification or recertification
• Supervisors and employers overseeing work at height