Fall Protection

In British Columbia training in fall protection is required for any worker working over 3m (10ft). This training provides an in-depth understanding of the safety requirements when working at heights. Includes theoretical test (70%), equipment inspection (10%), and harness fitting (20%).

Training provides an in-depth understanding of the safety requirements for working at heights. The KIST training includes the following safety information:

• An overview of WorkSafeBC Regulations
• A discussion on Fall Prevention Systems including Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest
• Ladder Safety
• Understanding the Anatomy of a fall
• Roof Work Safety and Safe Zones
• Employer and Worker responsibilities
• Devices used in fall prevention
• Temporary and permanent anchor points
• Fall Calculations
• Fall arrest/restraint Harnesses & belts
• Equipment Inspections and what to look for
• Harness fitting
• Understanding suspension trauma
• Opportunity to voluntarily be suspended (reinforces proper harness fit and the use of suspension straps)
• Rescue Plans and emergency response

This training includes instructor lead in-class training combined with equipment inspection, harness fitting and voluntary suspension.