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