Fall Arrest and Fall Protection Training

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Falls from heights are a leading cause of serious workplace injuries. Fall Arrest and Fall Protection Training helps workers recognize fall hazards and understand how to safely select, inspect and use fall protection equipment.

Fall Protection Training for Ontario Workplaces

Workers who use fall protection equipment need the knowledge and practical skills to use that equipment safely. Our Fall Protection Training combines theory with hands-on instruction to help workers understand fall hazards, fall prevention methods and the proper use of personal fall protection systems.

Participants learn how to recognize hazards, understand the limitations of fall protection equipment and make safer decisions when working where a fall hazard may exist.

What Does Fall Protection Training Cover?

Course topics include:

• Fall hazards and hazard recognition
• Fall prevention and the hierarchy of controls
• Travel restraint and fall arrest systems
• Full-body harnesses and proper fitting
• Lanyards and self-retracting lifelines
• Anchor points and connections
• Fall clearance and swing-fall hazards
• Inspection and care of fall protection equipment
• Equipment limitations
• Rescue planning and emergency considerations

Participants receive hands-on instruction in the inspection, fitting and proper use of fall protection equipment.

Who Should Take Fall Protection Training?

This course is ideal for workers, supervisors and other employees who may be exposed to fall hazards or who are required to use fall protection equipment in industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance and other non-construction work environments.

Recommended Prerequisite for MEWP Training

Fall Protection Training is recommended before completing Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) training. This helps ensure operators understand how to properly inspect, fit and use required fall protection equipment while operating a MEWP.

Fall Protection Training in Cambridge & Across Ontario

180 Safety Training Solutions provides practical, instructor-led workplace safety training for businesses throughout Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and surrounding areas.

Private on-site Fall Protection Training is available for employers who want to train groups of employees at their workplace.

Protect your workers from fall hazards and turn safety into a mindset. Contact us today to schedule Fall Protection Training for your team.