BIS Safety Software
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
The purpose of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge to identify the risks associated with falls from heights of four feet (1.2 m) or more, and understand the practical application of personal fall arrest systems utilized for fall protection. This includes understanding the main elements of these systems, how they work cohesively to prevent falls, and the correct procedure for inspecting, wearing, and connecting the system's attachment to an anchor point.
This course, Personal Fall Arrest Systems, aims to empower learners with the ability to identify the risks associated with falls from heights of four feet (1.2 m) or more. It also focuses on personal fall arrest systems that are employed as fall protection measures. Learners will gain a deep understanding of the main elements of these systems, how they interact to prevent falls, and the correct procedure for inspecting, wearing, and connecting the system's attachment to an anchor point.
After successfully completing the Personal Fall Arrest Systems course, you should be able to:
- Identify the risks associated with falls from heights of four feet (1.2 m) or more, both with and without a personal fall arrest system.
- Comprehend the elements of a personal fall arrest system and how they interact to prevent falls.
- Understand the process for correctly inspecting and wearing the full-body harness.
- Recognize key design requirements of a fall arrest system, including the maximum allowed free fall distance, the maximum deceleration distance, and the safety factor required for lanyards and anchor points.
- Know the criteria for correctly attaching the connecting device to an anchor connector, vertical or horizontal lifeline.
- Introduction
- Fall Hazards
- Fall Arrest System Components
- Inspecting and Donning the System
- Basic System Performance Requirements
- Tying Off
Approximately 30 minutes
Testing carried out throughout this online course is aimed at reinforcing the information provided. A score of 80% or higher must be achieved to receive a certificate of completion. Participants have the option to retake the course twice if the required score is not achieved on the first attempt.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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