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Working at Heights / Fall Protection
Training Program

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Instructor led Training Programs

Act First Safety Delivers High Quality Affordable Training

Our Working at Heights / Fall Protection Safety Training program is designed to meet your needs quickly and at competitive rates. It is a full-day, on-site, face-to-face program based on adult learning principles.  We use a variety of teaching methods to appeal to all learning styles and literacy levels.

Qualified and Knowledgeable Instructors

Our experienced instructors use realistic, interactive activities (including hands-on tasks) and teaching tools that help participants achieve the learning objectives and demonstrate proficiency in safety procedures. Participants are encouraged to relate their training to their own workplace experiences.
Fall Protection gear

What You Will Learn

  • Rights, roles and responsibilities
  • OHSA and the Ministry of Labour
  • Hazard recognition                      
  • Accidents and consequences
  • Safe work planning                      
  • Hierarchy of controls
  • Hazard warnings and barriers   
  • Work access systems

Working at Heights / Fall Protection Safety Training Highlights

The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge on the effective selection, use and care of fall protection equipment and understand when and how it is required, at a minimum. The following topics are covered:
  • Fall Protection, Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint differentiations
  • Regulations and Legislation
  • Hazards and Controls
  • Fall Prevention
  • Fall Protection Principles, Systems and Components
  • Proper donning and fitting of the harness
  • Equipment Inspection, Care and Maintenance
  • Travel Restraint systems
  • Fall Restricting systems
  • Safety nets
  • Work belts or safety belts
  • Duration: Approximately 7.5 hours at your location.

Course Completion and Review

A detailed record of training, test results, practical evaluations and wallet certificates provided. A formal annual review of Fall Prevention training is recommended and ongoing site-specific training is required.

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* NOTE: 75% of work-related falls occur between 6 ft -10 ft. OSHA regulated sites are more stringent and adhere to a 6 ft threshold for fall protection as do some corporate health and safety policies. The Canada Labour Code requires fall protection at 8 ft.

Please contact our office for further details on Working at Heights / Fall Protection / Fall Arrest training.

Working at Heights regulations Ontario

Guideline for Working at Heights – https://www.ontario.ca/document/safety-guidelines-film-and-television-industry/guideline-no-21-working-heights

Training for Working at Heights – https://www.ontario.ca/page/training-working-heights