This course is intended to provide employees who might be exposed to fall hazards with the ability to recognize such hazards and provide control measures to minimize their risk. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Learner objectives are to recognize common workplace fall hazards, describe fall protection techniques used in general industry, identify fall protection equipment and limitations, and describe the primary components of a fall protection program.
This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Pinchin Ltd., a national professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, and health and safety. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.
This course was created using general fall protection standards and regulations across the Canadian provincial, territorial and federal health and safety legislation.
Fall Prevention – Canada