Progress of our online training courses
Autonomous and at your own pace
Each participant in our trainings can follow the training at their own pace, i.e. that he can, at any time before completing it, review the educational capsules as long as he has to, and leave the training platform and pick up where he left off.
Formation failed
In the event of a first failure of the training, each participant is entitled to follow it again; following a 2nd failure, he must be re-registered for training.
Participant allocation
When purchasing a participation in our training courses, you will obtain access codes for the training courses.
In the case of a "User" account, access will be automatically assigned to your account.
For a "Company" account, you will have to assign the codes manually in the management menu provided for this purpose.
Language change
This training is also available in French.
Therefore, even if you purchase the training in English, you will be able to switch to the French version.
You can change the language of this training only before it begins.
The access to the training is limited to 6 months after purchase.
70 %
3 years
Description of the training
Work at Height: Fall Protection and Safety Measures, based on applicable legislation and best industry practices
This training is designed to provide workers, supervisors, and employers with the knowledge and skills to work safely at height. Based on CSA standards including Z259, Z1000, and Z11, this course emphasizes fall prevention, protective equipment, inspection procedures, and emergency preparedness. Participants will learn to recognize fall hazards, select appropriate protection systems, properly inspect and use equipment, and implement safety protocols on elevated work sites.
What You’ll Learn
- The main causes of falls and how to prevent them.
- Roles and responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers.
- How to choose and inspect personal protective equipment (PPE) like harnesses and lanyards.
- Proper use of ladders, scaffolding, and mobile lifting equipment.
- How to calculate fall clearance and avoid swing hazards.
- How to plan, document, and maintain a fall protection program.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify fall risks and common causes of incidents related to working at heights.
- Apply the hierarchy of control to minimize fall risks.
- Choose and use proper fall protection systems according to job requirements.
- Inspect, maintain, and safely use equipment like harnesses, lanyards, and retractable lifelines.
- Understand legal responsibilities and the importance of training and documentation.
- Create and implement a site-specific fall protection plan and rescue procedure.
Training course plan
Introduction and Legislation
- Introduction to fall hazards and training structure
- Canadian statistics on falls and injuries (OHS Canada, AWCBC)
- Key standards: CSA Z259.10 (harnesses), Z259.17 (equipment selection), Z11 (ladders), Z1000 (OHS management)
Chapter 1 – Understanding Fall Risks and Responsibilities
- The accident triangle: near-misses to fatalities
- Causes of falls: worker behavior, environment, equipment, climate
- Responsibilities:
- Employers: programs, risk mitigation, training, emergency planning
- Supervisors: enforcement, hazard monitoring, compliance
- Workers: self-awareness, equipment inspection, communication
Chapter 2 – Equipment and Protective Systems
- Mobile Lifting Equipment
- Group A: Scissor & vertical lifts
- Group B: Boom & articulated lifts (with anchorage requirements)
- Fall Protection Equipment
- Harnesses (Class A, D, E, L, P, R)
- Lanyards with/without energy absorbers
- Connectors, lifelines, and fall arresters
- Self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)
- Horizontal lifeline systems
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Daily and annual inspection protocols
- Grounds for equipment rejection
- Storage and handling best practices
- Fall Clearance Distance
- Calculation principles (device, deployment, worker height, safety factor)
- Anchor point positioning (red, orange, yellow, blue, green zones)
- Swing Fall and Anchor Point Selection
- Risk of pendulum effect and alignment strategies
Chapter 3 – Safe Work Methods and Equipment Use
- Proper use of ladders and step ladders
- Three-point contact, inspection checklists
- Avoiding common setup mistakes
- Portable vs extension ladders, secure placement and incline rules
- Scaffolding: professional installation and standards compliance
Chapter 4 – Planning, Documentation, and Training
- Fall Protection Program
- Elimination, control measures, equipment protocols
- Work at Height Policy
- Employer obligations and continuous improvement
- Fall Protection Plan
- Hazard identification, PPE, anchor points, rescue procedures
- Rescue Planning
- Roles, equipment, trauma suspension management
- Types of rescue: self, assisted, emergency response
- Training Requirements
- Frequency (every 3 years or when triggered by change)
- Content: laws, procedures, hazard identification, emergency response
- Documentation and Records
- Risk assessments, incident logs, equipment inspections
- Version control, worker competency, regulatory compliance
Progress of our online training courses
Autonomous and at your own pace
Each participant in our trainings can follow the training at their own pace, i.e. that he can, at any time before completing it, review the educational capsules as long as he has to, and leave the training platform and pick up where he left off.
Formation failed
In the event of a first failure of the training, each participant is entitled to follow it again; following a 2nd failure, he must be re-registered for training.
Participant allocation
When purchasing a participation in our training courses, you will obtain access codes for the training courses.
In the case of a "User" account, access will be automatically assigned to your account.
For a "Company" account, you will have to assign the codes manually in the management menu provided for this purpose.
Language change
This training is also available in French.
Therefore, even if you purchase the training in English, you will be able to switch to the French version.
You can change the language of this training only before it begins.