Fall Protection for Canada (French)

Working at elevated heights presents a serious danger of falling. Falls can be caused by inattentiveness, slippery surfaces, working in awkward or out-of-balance positions, or insufficient training. This course highlights numerous methods of prevention and protection, including fall arrest systems, the equipment associated with fall prevention and protection systems, vertical and horizontal lifelines, as well as inspection and maintenance guidelines. This course also discusses associated topics such as the proper procedure for putting on a body harness, lifeline swing hazards, calculating fall space clearance, and harness suspension syndrome. [course outline] Primary Defenses Against Falls Employer Responsibilities Employer Responsibilities – Training Stairways 1 of 2 Stairways 2 of 2 Working/Walking Surface Guardrails 1 of 2 Working/Walking Surface Guardrails 2 of 2 Ladders Portable Ladders Fixed Ladders Ladder Safety Systems Scaffolds Scaffold Fall Protection Scaffold Guardrail Systems Personal Fall Arrest System Overview Body Belt and Body Harness Putting on a Body Harness 1 of 2 Putting on a Body Harness 2 of 2 Lanyards Overview Using a Lanyard 1 of 2 Using a Lanyard 2 of 2 Anchorage Points 1 of 2 Anchorage Points 2 of 2 Free-fall Distance Anchorage Point Location Vertical Lifelines Vertical Lifeline – Length Guidelines Vertical Lifeline – Swing Hazard Horizontal Lifelines 1 of 2 Horizontal Lifelines 2 of 2 Fall Arrest System Performance Fall Space Factors Calculating Fall Space Clearance Harness Suspension Syndrome Fall Protection System Rules Inspecting and Maintenance 1 of 2 Inspecting and Maintenance 2 of 2 Lift Equipment Requirements Scissor Lifts Personnel Baskets (Lift Truck-mounted) Personnel Baskets (Crane-suspended) Aerial Work Platforms