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Fall Protection (In-Person)
Become an indispensable asset on any construction site with our comprehensive course on Fall Protection. As the construction industry in BC continues to thrive, the demand for workers who understand how to counteract the dangers of working at heights is at an all-time high.
If you are looking for a more time flexible and cost effective training option for you or your workers, we encourage you to join our Hybrid Online/In-Person Fall Protection class.
Our course is also offered in Spanish. Please reach out to us if you would like to book a class with our Spanish speaking instructor.
If you are looking for a more time flexible and cost effective training option for you or your workers, we encourage you to join our Hybrid Online/In-Person Fall Protection class.
Our course is also offered in Spanish. Please reach out to us if you would like to book a class with our Spanish speaking instructor.
Course Outline
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Theory
- Federal and Provincial Regulations
- WorkSafeBC Fall Incident Case Studies
- Fall Protection Hierarchy
- Guardrail Requirements
- Fall Arrest and Restraint
- Fall Protection Plans
- Personal Fall Protection Equipment
- Free Fall Distance and Fall Clearance Calculations
- Fall Rescue Strategies and Tools
- Dropped Object Prevention
- Ladder Safety
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Practical
- Practice Inspecting, Donning and Fitting a Full Body Harness
- Practice Inspecting and Donning a Shock Absorbing Lanyard
- Practice Inspecting and Using a Vertical Lifeline
- Practice Inspecting and Using a Self-Retracting Lifeline
- Practice Inspecting a Damaged Harness and Shock Absorbing Lanyard for Defects
- Practice Calculating Free Fall Distance and Fall Clearance
- Practice Being Suspended and Performing Self-Rescue
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of English do my workers or I need to have to attend the course?
All student attending our courses should have a minimum of B2 English reading, speaking, and listening abilities. If you or your workers have limited English comprehension, your company will need to arrange for a translator to be present at the class.
You can also reach out to our team for a custom solution.
You can also reach out to our team for a custom solution.
Do I need to bring any equipment to the class?
Please bring a pair of steel toe boots or shoes to class for the practical portion of our course. We do have a limited amount of steel toe caps that students can use if they do not have any.
You do NOT need to bring any personal fall protection equipment to the class. However, you are more than welcome to bring your own full body harness or shock absorbing lanyard to the class.
You do NOT need to bring any personal fall protection equipment to the class. However, you are more than welcome to bring your own full body harness or shock absorbing lanyard to the class.
I have taken a fall protection class before, do you have an online only re-certification?
While we do offer a Hybrid Online/In-Person Fall Protection class, we do not have an online only class. Many companies and general contractors do not accept online only classes for fall protection.
How long does the certificate last for?
Upon passing the course, the certificate will be valid for 3 years. This is the industry standard duration for training renewal.