FALL PROTECTION (ALBERTA)

COURSE DETAILS

Duration: 1 Day
Cost: $249 + HST

Engage in hands-on training and learn protection methods for preventing falls. This course replaces the former OSSA-approved Fall Protection training courses.

Designed for workers who need basic fall protection training to work in areas with potential fall hazards. Note: While this basic course can be used as part of a worker's competency assessment, the employer must designate a worker as a "competent person" based on the specific tasks assigned.

Completion Requirements:

100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 70% min. passing grade

Certification:

Each participant will receive a certificate for this course valid for three years upon successful completion.

Course Content:

• Fall protection concepts
• Legislation and regulations
• Safety measures and best practices
• Identifying and assessing fall hazards
• Fall arrest systems and equipment
• Protection planning
• Effects of a fall and fall rescue planning

Participants will engage in hands-on training activities, including inspecting, fitting, adjusting and connecting fall protection systems and components. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to assess and evaluate fall arrest systems, and to develop and implement fall protection plans.

Take-Home Materials:

Manual, Certification card