Working at Height & Personal Fall Protection

The Working at Height & Personal Fall Protection course is a vital program for anyone performing tasks where a fall could result in personal injury. This training focuses on the “Hierarchy of Control” for working at height and provides in-depth practical knowledge on selecting, inspecting, and using personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) correctly.

What You Will Learn

• Regulatory Requirements: Understanding legal responsibilities and the definition of “working at height” in industrial environments.

• The Hierarchy of Control: Learning to prioritize “Avoidance” and “Prevention” (e.g., guardrails) over “Mitigation” (e.g., fall arrest).

• Equipment Selection: Choosing the right gear for the job, including full-body harnesses, work-positioning lanyards, and fall arresters.

• Pre-Use Inspection: Training on how to identify wear, tear, and defects in webbing, connectors, and anchor points.

• Fall Dynamics: Understanding critical concepts like Fall Factor, Clearance Distance, and the risks of Suspension Trauma.

• Safe Use of Ladders & Scaffolding: Best practices for maintaining three points of contact and ensuring structural stability.

Key Benefits

• Accident Prevention: Dramatically reduces the risk of falls, which remain the leading cause of workplace fatalities.

• Equipment Longevity: Teaches staff how to care for and maintain expensive safety gear, ensuring it remains compliant.

• Operational Confidence: Empowers workers to perform tasks at height safely, efficiently, and without fear.