After this course, participants will be able to work at height in a safe manner reducing the chance of accidents and complying with industry safety standards:

Risks of Working at Height

• Be familiar with the most important hazards and risks of working at height such as falls, loose objects, or unreliable working surfaces.
• Able to describe the serious and often life-threatening injuries caused by falls from height and the risk mitigation strategies that need to be in place.

Identification and Assessment of Fall Hazards

• Be able to identify and assess fall hazards in real-life workplace settings including construction sites, warehouses, and rooftops.
• Utilize risk assessment techniques to evaluate and control risks for all activities associated with working at height.

Equipment for Working at Height

• Be familiar with tools for working at height including ladders, scaffolds, harnesses, fall arrest systems, and edge protection.
• Able to demonstrate how to choose the right equipment based on the task, environment, and specific risks associated with the activity.

Applying Safety Procedures and Protocols for Fall Protection

• Be acquainted with systems of fall protection including guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) and their workplace application.
• Learn how to operate safety equipment such as harnesses and lanyards, including proper maintenance and routine inspections of equipment.

Working at Height Regulations and Standards Compliance

• Familiarize oneself with working at height regulations such as OSHA and local safety regulations covering compliance training, supervision, and equipment guidelines.
• Learn how to fulfill these regulations through risk assessments, employee monitoring, training program evaluations, and implementation of safe work practices.

Height Work Practice Safety Culture Development

• Learn how to actively promote a safety culture for workers operating at height through structured training and effective communication.
• Understand the importance of continuous safety via routine audits, inspections, safety drills, and promotion of best practices for working at height.

Management of Emergencies and Affected Activities

• Understand emergency procedures while working at height, including rescue operations and first aid response to fall-related injuries.
• Learn the critical aspects of emergency preparedness and develop an emergency response plan tailored to height-related risks.