Overview
This working at heights and fall protection training incorporates the February 2025 CSC amendments and is primarily aimed at construction workers as well as anyone required to work at heights who must have adequate knowledge of fall protection systems.
This course reviews both personal and collective safety equipment, anchors, equipment use and inspection, as well as the applicable regulations.
We raise employee awareness of the circumstances that can lead to an accident and help them find solutions to reduce the fall risks hidden in everyday gestures.
CSC Update — February 2025
Our training incorporates the latest regulatory amendments to the Construction Safety Code. Your employees leave with knowledge that meets the most current CNESST requirements.
Upon Completing This Training
Upon completing this training, your employee will be fully equipped to work at heights safely. More importantly, we will motivate them to apply the safety rules required by CNESST.
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Inspect equipment
Complete inspection of harnesses, lanyards, connectors, and all personal protective equipment before use.
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Don and adjust equipment
Correct harness fitting, lanyard attachment, and connection to anchor points in accordance with applicable standards.
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Assess risks
Identify fall hazard situations, recognize environmental dangers, and apply appropriate preventive measures.
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Choose the right methods
Select the work methods and protection systems best suited to the specific work environment.
Training Content
Personal protective equipment
- Safety harnesses — types, adjustment, and inspection
- Energy-absorbing lanyards and self-retracting lifelines
- Connectors: carabiners, hooks, and links
- Self-retracting fall arresters
Anchorage systems
- Types of anchor points and load capacities
- Horizontal and vertical lifelines
- Temporary and permanent anchors
- Calculating free fall distance
Collective protection
- Guardrails and toeboards
- Safety nets
- Hazard zones and safety perimeters
Regulations
- OHS Act and OHS Regulation — employer and worker obligations
- Construction Safety Code (CSC — February 2025)
- Applicable ANSI/CSA standards
- Due diligence
Safety Training offers a Satisfaction or Money-Back Guarantee on this training. We do not leave your company until your employees have acquired the skills needed to work at heights safely.