Fall Protection

Forty eight interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Lesson interactions provide the learner opportunities to apply what he or she has learned. Closed Captioning is included. A complete transcript of all audio and video files is also provided with this course.
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Workplace Falls
Why fall protection is important
Climbing ladders
Situations when you shouldn't climb
The Fall Protection Plan
Goal of fall protection plan
Components of Fall Protection Plan
Safety nets
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Components of fall arrest system
Full body harness
Connecting Devices and Lifelines
Connecting devices and lifelines
Anchor points
Inspections
Proper inspection technique
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Describe why fall protection is important in the workplace
Describe how to use ladders safely
Describe basic safe work practices for working of the ground
Identify situations when you should not work off the ground
Understand the elements of a Fall Protection Plan
List components of a Fall Protection Plan
Identify situations in which a Fall Protection Plan must be in place
Describe the function of guardrails
Describe the characteristics of safe guardrails
Describe the basic functioning of a Fall Arrest System
List the components of a Personal Fall Arrest System
Describe how to put on a full body harness
Understand necessity of using full body harness
Understand use of connecting devices and lifelines
Identify various types of connecting devices
Describe the function and safe use of connecting devices
Identify when to use a vertical lifeline
Identify when to use a horizontal lifeline
Understand importance of inspecting equipment
Describe when inspection of equipment is necessary
List components of equipment that require inspection