- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide participants with information regarding legislated responsibilities and requirements and the various fall protection systems available in industry. An effective Fall Protection Plan will assist in creating a safe work environment for workers who perform their daily job-related activities at heights or depths.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe legislative requirements for fall protection.
- Explain the hierarchy of fall protection.
- Assess and control fall hazards.
- Describe generic fall protection systems.
- List the basic requirements of an effective site specific fall protection plan.
- Integrate a fall protection plan into an existing health and safety management system.
- Explain active versus passive fall protection systems.
- Describe fall arrest and travel restraint systems.
- Explain clearance calculations.
- Inspect safety harnesses and lanyards.
- Describe ladder safety requirements.
- Wear a harness.
- Describe rescue procedures.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.