Course Overview

The Fall Protection course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to prevent falls and protect themselves and others when working at elevated locations or in environments where the risk of falling is present.

What You'll Learn in This Course:

• Fall Hazard Recognition : Understanding the potential hazards associated with working at height, including unprotected edges, open shafts, and elevated platforms, and identifying factors that increase the risk of falls.
• Fall Protection Systems : Familiarization with different types of fall protection systems, such as guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), and fall restraint systems, and their proper selection, installation, and use.
• Equipment Inspection and Maintenance : Learning the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and pre-use checks of fall protection equipment to ensure its effectiveness and reliability.
• Harness Fitting and Use : Training in the proper fitting, adjustment, and use of fall protection harnesses, including donning and doffing procedures, and understanding the limitations and constraints of harness systems.
• Anchorage Points : Understanding the requirements for selecting and using anchor points for fall protection systems, including anchorage strength, compatibility, and proper positioning.
• Emergency Procedures : Developing emergency response procedures for fall incidents, including protocols for summoning assistance, providing first aid, and evacuating injured workers.
• Regulatory Compliance : Familiarization with relevant safety regulations, standards, and best practices governing fall protection activities, including OSHA regulations and industry-specific guidelines.

By completing the Fall Protection course, participants gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely at height, prevent falls, and protect themselves and others from fall-related injuries. This training is essential for workers in various industries, including construction, telecommunications, utilities, and maintenance, where tasks performed at height pose a significant risk of falling.