Fall Protection User
Prerequisites: This course has no formal pre-requisite.
Course Length: 4 hours – Course length shall vary depending on the number of delegates. Total course time includes breaks.
Course Objective
• Provide delegates assigned to work at height the necessary skills to safely perform their
jobs.
Discuss types of falls and associated dangers and possible injuries.
Discuss common fall protection systems utilized.
Review PPE considerations
Identify and describe personal fall arrest systems.
Perform pre-use inspection procedures.
Delegates should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills during practical
examination and demonstrate knowledge during written examination.
Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)
Lunch: 1 Hour (if applicable)
Course Outline:
About Fall Protection
OSHA Statistics
Common Reasons for Falls
Key Historical Event
Golden Gate Bridge
Start of the Safety Movement
Fall Protection Video “Gravity Kills”
Types of Falls
Falls From Same Level
Slips, Trips
Falls From Elevation
What Makes Falls Dangerous
Free-Fall Distance
Free-Distance Example
Free-Fall Distance Calculations
Total Fall Distance Calculations
Factors in Fall Severity
Shock Absorbing Lanyards
Arresting Force with Example
Fall Protection
Requirements
General Industry
Construction Industry
Employee Training Criteria
Anchor Point Criteria
Anchor Point Examples
Anchorage Placement
Beam Anchorage
Beam Clamps
Beam Straps
Body Harness
Characteristics
Components
Donning
Fall Protection Harness Donning Video
Body Belt
Positioning Device
Fall Arrest Lanyards
Different Types
Fall Protection Connecting Devices Video
Characteristics
Body Harness/Lanyard Inspection
Fall Protection Inspection Video
Connectors
Snap Hooks
Different Types
Deceleration Devices
Different Types
Characteristics
Rope Grab
Horizontal Life Line
Climbing Technique
Safety Nets
Fall Protection Safety
Employee Responsibilities
Hazard Assessments
Control Measures
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Rescue Planning
Suspension Trauma
Symptoms
Effects on the Body
How to Avoid
Self-Rescue
Fall Protection Safety
General Precautions When Working at Elevation
Recognizing Problems – Examples
Practical Session: Practical training shall utilize common fall protection equipment.
Practical shall verify the following:
Select and wear appropriate PPE during practical training
Conduct proper pre-use inspection of PPE and fall protection equipment
Don body harness properly
Select and use fall protection lanyard/deceleration device
Operate a deceleration device properly
Select and use proper anchor points
Store equipment / PPE properly
Training Center Provided Material
• PPE
• Fall Protection Equipment
Delegate Requirements
• Must possess good physical health as the practical training is physical demanding.
Reference Material / Documents
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500-503
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 App C
(ANSI) Z359 Standard
Cost $143.00