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OSSA Fall Protection

The OSSA accredited Safety Builders OSSA Fall Protection Training course is a one-day course, which includes theory and practical hands-on components and will cover such things as:

Statistics Why Fall Protection? Legislative Regulations Employer & Employee Responsibilities Fall Prevention vs Fall Arrest Hazard Assessment Housekeeping & Ladders Video - Elements of Fall Protection CSA & ANSI Standards

Fall Protection System Components Equipment Selection Anchor Points Equipment Inspection Hands on Proper Harness Fit Controlled Suspension Specialty Systems Rescue

The goal of this program is to provide the End-user with the knowledge and understanding to enable them to work with fall protection equipment on the work site in a safe and competent manner at all times.

Program Learning Objectives are as follows:

• Understand the importance and methods of fall protection planning and hazard assessment.
• Understand the importance of eliminating fall hazards.
• Understand the proper selection of equipment by knowing the limitations,
  specifications and importance of Pre-use inspection.
• Ability to identify the components of Personal Fall Protection Systems.
• Understand the regulations relating to Fall Protection in Alberta.
• To enable the end user to properly fit and don a fall protection harness.
• Understand the importance of rescue planning and preparedness.