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Fall Protection
This course is designed for those who are expected to work at heights. Before being exposed to the risk of a fall, workers must be educated and trained in how to protect themselves. While fitting their own harness, establishing an anchor point or inspecting damaged equipment, participants receive practical experience during training.
Who Regulates Fall Protection?
When is Fall Protection Required?
The REAL Reason You Need Fall Protection, Lessons Learned by Industry
Responsibilities
Fall Protection Controls
Fall Protection Plans
Anchors
Fall Protection Equipment
Fall Forces and Distances
Equipment Inspection
Ladders and Fall Protection
Rescue
Duration
8 Hours
Method of Instruction
Classroom/Written and Practical Exercises
Max Class Size
12 Students
EOCP CEU's
0.6
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NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information
Course Outline / Syllabus
1. Who Regulates Fall Protection?
WSBC Regulatory Requirements
2. When is Fall Protection Required?
Working at heights greater than 10 ft.
What is an unusual risk of injury?
3. The REAL Reason You Need Fall Protection, Lessons Learned by Industry
Review of Fall Injuries and Fatalities
4. Responsibilities of the Team
Employer
Supervisor
Worker
5. Fall Protection Controls
Hierarchy of Controls
The Difference Between Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint
Using a Control Zone and Safety Monitor
6. Fall Protection Plans
When is a Plan Required?
What Must be Included in a Plan?
Who Can Develop a Plan?
7. Fall Protection Anchors
Permanent Anchors
Temporary Anchors
Formal Inspection requirements
8. Fall Protection Equipment
Harness
Lanyards
Other Equipment
Equipment Compatibility
9. Fall Forces and Distances
What is Maximum Arresting Force (MAF)?
Fall Limits and Calculating Fall Distances
Energy/Shock Absorbers
Anchor Placement
10. Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
When Must Equipment be Inspected?
How to Inspect Your Equipment
Care and Cleaning
11. Ladders
Ladders and Fall Protection
Basic Ladder Set-Up
12. Rescue
What is Required?
Suspension Trauma
Rescue Solutions and Plans
An exam will be administered at the end of the class.