Basic Fall Protection

This program is designed to provide the knowledge required to comply with the amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Construction regulations, and to help employers fulfill their responsibilities to fall protection under the Act.

Duration:

Four hours

Prerequisite: None
Format:

Lectures, discussions and demonstrations

Evaluation: Final Classroom Exam
Accreditation: OETIO Certificate of Successful Completion

Topics:

  • Regulations
  • Employer, supervisor and worker responsibilities
  • Types of fall prevention systems
  • Fall arrest system
  • Components of a fall arrest system
  • Proper use of a fall arrest system
  • CSA standards
  • Ladders and guard rail requirements
  • How to properly put on a harness

Resources to
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Tools

A day in the
life of an operator

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Mobile Crane
Tower Crane
Excavator
Bulldozer
Grader
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