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Fall Protection Fundamentals – Working at Heights
Falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. This online working at heights safety training equips you with the knowledge to identify risks, use fall protection systems correctly, and respond to emergencies.
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities. Even experienced workers face risks when proper safety procedures aren’t followed. This online working at heights safety course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize hazards, use fall protection correctly, and comply with Canadian safety regulations.
Learners will be introduced to the key risks of working at elevation, legal responsibilities, and the proper selection and use of fall protection systems. The course covers essential equipment such as anchors, connectors, and harnesses, along with how to inspect, maintain, and care for fall protection gear.
Participants will also gain an understanding of freefall and clearance requirements, safe tool handling at heights, and how to respond effectively in an emergency. Rescue procedures, including self-rescue and suspension trauma management, are also reviewed.
Course Benefits:
- Understand the hazards of working at heights
- Learn regulatory and employer responsibilities
- Correctly use and maintain fall protection equipment
- Apply emergency response and rescue procedures
- Earn a recognized height safety certification
- Worker legislative responsibilities
- The hazards of working at heights
- Fall protection equipment (anchors, connectors, harnesses, and body holding devices)
- Fall protection equipment care
- Other PPE
- Freefall
- Required clearance
- Working at heights (tools and equipment)
- Emergency response plans
- Rescue (self-rescue, suspension trauma, rescue equipment, etc.)
- Duration: About 90 minutes
- Pass Mark: 80% (up to 3 attempts allowed)
- Certificate: Digital certificate of completion provided
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
Upon completion of this course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 90 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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