This full, comprehensive course can be taken online or in a classroom at a “Training Provider” near you.
Course Description
This course follows the guidelines, principles and recommendations established by the Occupational Health and Safety Code.
Course Contents
The objective of this course is to allow the participant to understand the concepts, procedures and tools that are necessary for working at heights. Topics covered in this course include:
- Overview of portions of the Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act and Code
- Review of portions of the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act, Legislation and Code as it pertains to fall protection
- Fall protection situational awareness
- Equipment
- Special hazards
- Inspection and maintenance
- Anchors
- Special situations
- Potential injuries due to falls
- Emergency preparedness and response
This training course is intended to supplement employer training programs. Students should not assume this material alone constitutes complete training.
Course Duration
In-Class Training – Full Day
Online – 3.5 hours (approximately)
Course Completion
The quizzes at the end of each chapter are intended and designed to strengthen your understanding of its 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 will be available to download and print.