Fall protection training

The Fall Protection Training Course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to ensure a safe working environment when exposed to fall hazards. Falls remain a significant cause of workplace injuries, making it crucial for workers to understand the risks involved and adopt preventive measures. This comprehensive course covers various aspects of fall protection, including hazard identification, equipment usage, emergency planning, and best practices for fall prevention.

Course code

DNV-SFT-09


Learning Objectives

  • Outline the key principles of fall protection: Anchorage, Body Support, and Connectors
  • Provide an overview of various fall protection systems and equipment
  • Understand the need for regular inspection of fall protection equipment
  • Explain the importance of including fall protection in emergency planning.

Scope

  1. Fall Hazards/Statistics
  2. What is Fall Protection?
  3. How Do Workers Fall?
  4. What is Your Responsibility?
  5. Competent Vs Qualified
  6. ABC’S of Fall Protection
  7. Ladders/ Scaffold
  8. Proper assembly and use of scaffolding
  9. Overview of Options
  10. Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
  11. Emergency Planning
  12. 5 Best Practices for Fall Prevention

Duration

1 day


Entry requirement

  • No prerequisites are required
  • Ability to read/speak the English language.

Assessment

  • Instructor interactive questions throughout the course
  • Final examination at the end of the course.

Certificate and validity

Certificate of attendance, valid for 2 years, issued on completion of the assessment.

Delivery method

In-person Training
Blended Training
Virtual Training.