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Fall Protection

Falls from height are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths in the workplace. This comprehensive fall protection training was developed to meet the highest standards for training in most Canadian jurisdictions using Canadian Standards Associations (CSA) Z259.

Designed to educate the worker in the planning, use, care and implementation of common fall protection systems.

  • Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate that is valid for three years
  • Passing grade on exam 70%
  • Attendance and full participation are mandatory (see Cancellation Policy)
  • Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp and may continue beyond 4:30 p.m. MT
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If you plan to work in Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario, check with your employer for certification eligibility to ensure it meets local jurisdictional needs as outlined below:

  • Newfoundland and Labrador: These workers are required to complete a minimum 2-day Workplace NL training course
  • Ontario: The ESC course is not valid for workers who work on ?construction projects?. These workers will need to take an Ontario Working at Height (WAH) training course, which is mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Labour

Topics Covered

  • Why fall protection is important
  • Legislative roles and responsibilities
  • Identifying and assessing fall hazards, hierarchy of controls, and development of fall protection and safe work procedures
  • Types of fall arrest systems, equipment and components
  • The use, care, storage, maintenance and inspection of fall protection equipment, systems and components
  • Fall protection system forces and clearances
  • Effects of falls and fall rescue planning

Requirements

  • Participants must be able to
    • Physically capable of donning/doffing and inspecting a full-body harness
  • Government issued, photo ID
  • Students must be adequately prepared to participate in English for required course elements
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