Working at Height:
End User Fall Protection
In 2023, 885 workers died due to falls. Hundreds of thousands of workers were injured badly enough to require days off work.
These types of injuries and fatalities are 100% preventable.
Working at Height: End User Fall Protection is an engaging and comprehensive 3-hour training program designed to address one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities: falls. This course educates workers on the hazards and control measures of working at height. It covers the impact of falls in the workplace, sources of fall hazards, fall prevention and protection measures, planning and rescue requirements, equipment care, and company and worker responsibilities. This course is to be used in conjunction with a comprehensive safety, health, and environmental training curriculum.
General Information
Upon successful completion of the course and competency exam, all students are issued a physical and digital Veriforce ID card with their name, company name, picture, barcode, and completed course. All students are automatically entered into the Veriforce training database where your company’s clients and auditors can view proof of completion.
Certification Requirements
Written evaluation: Students must evidence the knowledge they have learned by passing a final course test (competency exam)
Topics Covered
(includes, but not limited to:)
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Basics of Fall Protection
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Discuss the statistics of falling in the workplace.
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Examine the anatomy of a fall.
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Describe the purpose and requirements for fall protection.
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Fall Hazards and Fall Prevention
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Discuss the sources of fall hazards.
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Describe the passive systems and safe work practices for preventing fall hazards on walking/working surfaces.
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Fall Protection
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Discuss the differences between fall restraint and fall arrest systems.
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Identify the ABCs of fall protection equipment.
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Perform the fall clearance calculation.
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Planning, Rescue, and Equipment Care
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Identify the elements of a rescue plan and post-rescue steps.
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Describe how to inspect, maintain, and store fall protection equipment.
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Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
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Define company and worker responsibilities when it comes to working at height.
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Certification Period
Not Required, but recommended annually
Minimum / Maximum Class Size
Minimum of two students required, maximum is dependent on training facility limitations.
Class Duration
4 hours
Class Cost
$225 per student* In-Person Training
* Additional fees such as booking (If HSTC needs to book a space for the training event), or mileage may apply. This will be discussed during the booking process.