At the end of this course the end-user should be familiar with the basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with working at height.
If you prefer classroom training, which includes both the knowledge and basic skills portions, OR have already completed the online knowledge portion of this course and require a skills assessment, click “Training Partner” to find one near you.
End-users should not assume this material alone constitutes complete training. It is expected that a workplace will apply this information as they create their own company specific Fall Protection program as part of their company’s larger Health & Safety Management System.
Due to the different policies and procedures and equipment utilized on different work sites certain statements in this program may not apply.
Course Contents
Topics covered in this course include:
- Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Act and Regulations as it pertains to fall protection
- Hierarchy of fall protection
- Equipment
- Special hazards
- Inspection and maintenance
- Anchors
- Special situations
- Potential injuries due to falls
- Emergency preparedness and response
Course Completion
The quizzes at the end of each chapter are intended and designed to strengthen your understanding of course contents. A passing mark of 80% is required and you have two retries of each quiz to achieve this.
Upon successful completion of this course, a unique digital certificate, valid for three years, will be available to download and print.