Gold Seal: 2 Credits * BC Housing: 8 CPD Points
Description
Fall protection is essential for ensuring the safety of workers who are exposed to elevated work environments. This comprehensive course, developed by 3M, a leader in safety solutions, provides in-depth, end-user training on fall protection systems, equipment, regulations, and best practices. Participants will learn how to identify fall hazards, select and use appropriate fall protection measures, and implement effective rescue procedures. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely at heights.
The course material is energetically delivered and includes hands-on activities, video analysis, and focuses on student participation. This course meets or exceeds the provincial regulatory requirements and industry standards.
This course will cover:
- Hazard identification
- Regulatory bodies
- Fall safety systems and planning
- Shared and personal systems
- Anchor points
- Body holding devices
- Connectors
- Descent/Rescue - overview
- Equipment care
- Hands-on workshop
- Fall arrest system evaluation (video analysis)
Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
Successful participants will receive a certificate good for three years after passing a written and practical assessment.
Delivery Method: Classroom Session
Course Fee Includes: M All books and materials, and a certificate upon completion.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
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.
Course Credit Information
This course is eligible for 2 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 8 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.
Registrants seeking BC Housing CPD credits for this course must complete all course components before a certificate showing BC Housing CPD credits earned will be issued.
Registrants seeking gold seal credits for this course will be required to complete an assessment during the course to qualify to have the gold seal credit endorsement appear on their certificate of completion.