Fall Protection End User (Non OSSA-Accredited)

Course Details

Course Details: *Offered only in Rocky View (Calgary) & Red Deer

Format: Classroom

Duration: 1 day

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Prerequisites: N/A

PPE Required: None

Course Description

This 1-day Industrial/Commercial End User course is designed to prepare participants on the thorough understanding of the uses of fall protection. This course covers the many options that exist for working at heights, and will identify which option is best for your needs. This course is delivered in 8 hours that includes both theory and hands on activities using video analysis, and plenty of student participation.

Topics include:

  • Fall Accident Statistics

  • Governing bodies and Regulations

  • Dynamics of falling

  • Fall Protection Systems

  • Fall Protection Planning

  • Fall arrest system components

  • Clearance and free fall calculations

  • Harness fitting

  • Equipment care, use and maintenance

  • Suspension Trauma

  • Rescue principles

Upon completion of this course you will know how to:

  • Correctly choose, fit and use the most effective methods of Fall Protection

  • Have successfully completed the Controlled Weight Transfer

  • Understand equipment specifications, limitations, care and maintenance

  • Understand the need for prompt rescue

  • Understand methods of eliminating fall hazard

CRSP Points: BCRSP has previously awarded CM points for this event. The current contains 8 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CM points. See BCRSP web site at www.bcrsp.ca for CM point criteria.

Pricing*

  • Members: $165.00

  • Non Members: $175.00

*Prices do not include GST