3236 Beta Ave
Burnaby, BC
V5G 4X4
Nearly 20% of all lost time injuries can be attributed to falls in the workplace. Most falls occur on the same level, while others involve falls to a lower level. The latter usually results in more serious injuries or death. But here is the good news – falls are preventable. This Fall Protection course will provide participants with an understanding of their responsibilities when working in areas where fall hazards exist, the use of and inspection of the required equipment, and the critical controls necessary to reduce the risk of a fall.
Course Content
- Lost time injuries and statistics
- Fall Prevention versus Fall Arrest Systems
- Travel restraints
- Employers, supervisors, and workers general precautions and safe working procedures
- Anchorage or tie-off points, D plate body harness, CSA standards, D ring connecting devices, lifelines, shock-absorbing lanyards, horizontal and vertical lifelines
- Hazards due to pendulum swings
- Planning guidelines and anchor points
- Rescue plans
- Inspection of equipment including harnesses, buckles, nylon straps, webbing, friction buckles, self-retracting devices
- Donning a harness, step-by-step instructions and care, cleaning, and life expectancy
Certification
Certification of the fall protection course requires full participation and course attendance. Candidates must achieve 70% on an exam. Upon successful completion, the participant will receive certification that is valid for three years.
Delivery Method: Classroom Session
Course Fee Includes: All books and materials, and upon completion a certificate.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those that are new to the industry or have little to no previous fall protection training. It could also be beneficial for anyone who has let their certification expire for a long period of time.
For support or inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 604-293-2339.
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8:00am - 4:00pm
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8 Hours
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Refund Policy
COURSE REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS:
Cancellations received at least 14 business days prior to the course will result in a full refund.
Cancellations received less than 14 business days but more than 7 full business days prior to the course are subject to an administration fee of $100 per day for full and half-day seminars, or $25 for breakfast sessions.
Registrants who do not show up for a course, and/or who do not notify BCRB at least 7 full business days prior to the course date will be assessed the full cost of the course. There will be no refunds or credits in this case.
Substitution of attendees is permitted up to and including the day of the course.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY BCRB:
BCRB may have to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, in which case BCRB's liability will be limited to a refund of the registration fee.