Fall Protection

Fall Protection, 4 Hours

Course Description
This course provides basic training in fall protection theory and in the use of fall protection equipment.  Topics covered include: slips, trips and falls, ladder safety, floor openings, fall restraint, personal fall arrest systems, anchorages, body harnesses, connectors, lifelines, inspection and maintenance, and rescue.

Topics:

  • Definitions
  • Slips/Trips/Falls
  • Ladders
  • Hierarchy of effectiveness
  • Guardrail
  • Restraint vs Arrest
  • Calculating fall distance
  • Anchor Point/Connectors
  • Donning/Inspection/Maintenance
  • Rescue