201

201-1, 2 & R Fall Protection System

Instructional time “Level 1” 201-1 – 3.5 hours
Instructional time “Level 2” 201-2 – 6.5 hours
Instructional time “Review” 201-R – 1.5 hours

Target Audience

Workers and supervisor that are required to be working at heights and that may be required to use Fall Protection equipments.

Learning Outcome

To review workers knowledge of Fall Protection System and to expend on existing experience.

Learning Objectives

• To review Fall protection requirements, systems & equipment
• To review the planning process and documentation required and
• To perform a Fall Protection equipment inspections

Delivery Method

The Fall Protection system workshop is divided into two parts:

• Theory
• Practical & Hands-on

Participants will demonstrate their knowledge and skills by inspecting their fall protection equipment.

Topics

• When to use fall protection
• Written fall protection program
• Hierarchy of fall protection
• Type of fall protection
• WCB regulations and overview
• Calculating the fall clearance
• Realizing the fall forces
• Deciding on a system
• Initial system inspection
• Fitting the harness
• Proper use of rope grab
• Proper use of lanyards & retractable lanyard
• Proper selection of an anchor point
• Horizontal lifelines
• Ongoing inspection of equipment
• Retiring the system
• Cleaning your system
• During and after a fall & rescue procedure introduction

Fall Protection system “Level 2” 201-2 – 8 hours

The level two program was specialy designed for supervisors and profesional safety workers. We will expand on the topics mentioned above, a typical fall protection plan will be produced and train-the- trainer tips will be given.

Fall Protection system “Review” 201-R – 2 hours

The review program is only for students who have taken Level 1 or 2 in the past. The review will touch upon all components of the 201-1 or 201-2.

Number of spots per class

201-1 Maximum 12 students.
201-2 Maximum 12 students.
201-R Maximum 12 students.