Fall Protection
Fall Protection
OVERVIEW
In this combination of online theory training and a 15-minute in-person practical assessment, this Fall Protection training course covers the basics of fall arrest, travel restraint and work positioning, including fall protection definitions, components, fall calculations, equipment maintenance and rescue planning. The course discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of using fall protection equipment for multiple industries.
Delivery
Instructor-led In-person and Online
Cost
$100 + GST
Duration
Online: 4.5 hours
In-person: 30 minutes
Certificate Validity
Recertification is recommended every three years.
Student requirements
If you require specific accommodation, please email info@actsafe.ca.
Learning outcomes
By the end you will be able to:
- Describe the basics of fall arrest
- Describe travel restraint
- Describe work positioning
- Define all protection definitions and components
- Determine fall calculations
- Prepare equipment maintenance
- Outline rescue planning
Topics covered
- Hazards of working at heights
- Fall protection oversights
- Connectors
- Descent and rescue procedures
- Equipment care workshop
- Harness donning workshop
- System analysis workshop
- Ladders workshop
- Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) workshop
Certification passing requirements
Both the online theory and practical assessment must be completed in order to receive a certificate. The online theory is approximately 4.5 hours long and participants must get a mark of 80% to pass. Participants may repeat the theory two more times if a passing mark has not been achieved.
Steps for completion
- Register for the practical training date.
- Complete the online theory training before the practical training.
- Complete the practical training.
- Your digital certificate will be uploaded inn your STAR profile within 5-7 business days of practical training completion.
The online theory can be taken anytime from the comfort of your home or office. You will find the online theory in your STAR System profile in the HOME tab, under the “Assigned” section once you have registered for the course.
In-person Practical Assessment
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time. Late arrivals will not be permitted to participate and will incur a rebooking fee of 100% of the course cost to reschedule.
Equipment Requirements
Failure to comply with the equipment requirements will result in being turned away, and a rebooking fee will be charged to reschedule.
- Do not wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, skirts, and/or dresses. These are not permitted at any time.
- Do wear steel toe boots and long pants.
- Do wear proper attire for the weather conditions.
- Do bring a picture ID.
- Do bring your own fall protection harness if possible; if not, harnesses are available at the training centre for use during the training.
