2 Day Fall Protection Training

WorkplaceNL Approved

The Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, section 139 states, “a person shall not use fall protection equipment after January 1, 2012 unless he or she has completed a fall protection training program prescribed by the Commission”. DMC is an approved Fall Protection training provider as regulated by WorkplaceNL.

Who should attend?

This program is intended for both supervisory and non-supervisory personnel that may be exposed to fall hazards in the workplace.

Duration

Two (2) Days

Curriculum

Module 1: The Importance of Fall Protection Training

Module 2: Legislative Roles & Responsibilities of Workplace Parties

Module 3: Fall Protection Legislation

Module 4: Roles & Responsibilities of Employers Who Develop Fall Protection Plans for the Use of Fall Arrest Systems or Personnel Safety Nets

Module 5: Fall Protection System Forces & Clearances

Module 6: The Hierarchy of Controls and the Development of Fall Protection Plans and Safe Work Procedures

Module 7: Types of all Fall Protection Systems, Equipment and Components

Module 8: Fall Arrest System Equipment and Components

Module 9: The Use, Care, Storage, Maintenance and Inspection of Fall Protection Equipment, Systems and Components

Module 10: The General Requirements of a Arrest Rescue Plan

Module 11: Accident / Incident Reporting & the Basics of Accident / Incident Investigations

Practical Exercise
Portions of the practical exercise are incorporated throughout the training with a final practical assessment at the end of the two day program. The final assessment includes:

  • Selection of a fall protection system

  • Pre-use visual inspection and completion of a sample inspection form

  • Donning and adjusting the harness for proper fit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

  • Ensuring proper fit/use of fall arrest equipment using a body holding device while suspended

DMC’s curriculum has been developed and approved as per WorkplaceNL and meets all requirements of the learning objectives.

Expiry

Three (3) years