Fall protection training is required for any operator that wishes to use a EWP on a job site. That's why NLR HSE & Training Ltd. offers a Fall ProtectionTraining courses! Whether you're looking for an Certified course or a Fall Protection Equipment Inspection course, we've got you covered!
WHAT IS A FALL PRORTECTION SYSTEM?
A Fall Protection System is designed to protect a worker or operator from fall-related injuries. Typically, a system will include the following:
Fall Restraint / Travel restraint:
Fall or travel restraint prevents the worker or operator from falling while they're performing tasks.
Fall Arrest:
Fall arrest stops the works fall before they can hit the floor or ground.
Work Procedures:
These procedures are designed to help eliminate or reduce the hazards while working at high heights.
If fall protection equipment is required for your job site, you must wear a full-body harness and have a lanyard, lifeline, and other connecting equipment. The equipment must also comply with the accepted standard for the jurisdiction of which it is used.
A user that has completed the fall protection training course, must inspect any equipment used in a fall protection system at the beginning of every work shift. All equipment must also be certified annually by a qualified person with written records of inspections and approvals. Keep in mind, some equipment may need to get certified more often then once annually. Ensure you consult with the manufacture's requirements for the inspection frequency.