A Primer on Fall Protection Equipment

Fall prevention has been a major concern for many with recent statistics reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealing that fatal falls were down 25% from a high of 847 in 2007. More training is necessary to further reduce the number of falls. The goal of this program is to prevent falls and gain an awareness of fall prevention equipment. Course Outline Standards Basics Hazard Identification Written program Competent Person Training Product Selection Equipment General Considerations Inspecting Fall Protection Components Storage and Maintenance of Fall Protection Equipment Webbing Hardware Retrieval Systems Replacing parts Buddy System Personal Fall Arrest Systems Anchor Points Tie-Off adaptors/Anchorages Snap Hooks and Carabiners Safety Nets Guardrails Roofing Anchor Points Full-Body Harnesses Lanyards Rebar Protection Systems Summary