Falls remain one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities. These incidents typically involve multiple factors—unsafe conditions, insufficient protection, or lack of training. This Fall Protection course provides workers with foundational knowledge on how to prevent falls from, onto, or through elevated surfaces, as well as how to avoid injuries caused by falling objects. Suitable for workers in all industries, the course explains the systems, equipment, and procedures required to work safely at heights.

Learners explore the full range of fall protection methods, from hazard identification and planning through to equipment use, inspection, and rescue considerations. By understanding how fall protection systems function and when they are required, workers can make safer decisions on the job.

Effective fall protection relies on recognizing hazards early, selecting the correct equipment, and knowing how to use it properly. This training helps workers understand the different types of fall protection systems, the components of personal fall protection equipment, and the importance of proper inspection and rescue planning. By building awareness and reinforcing safe work habits, the course supports safer work environments across all types of job sites.

Common Fall Hazards

• Identify elevated surfaces and conditions that increase risk

Need for Fall Protection

• Understand regulatory and practical requirements for working at heights

Types of Fall Protection

• Explore fall prevention, restraint, and arrest methods

Fall Protection Planning

• Learn how to evaluate job tasks and select appropriate controls

Personal Fall Protection Methods

• Review safe-use procedures for harnesses, lanyards, and connectors

Personal Fall Protection Components

• Understand how system components work together

Lanyards

• Explore different lanyard types and their applications

Anchorage & Lifelines

• Learn criteria for selecting secure anchorage points and using lifelines safely

Inspection, Storage & Rescue

• Review inspection requirements, equipment care, and emergency response essentials

Learning Outcomes

• Identify common fall hazards
• Recognize equipment and methods used for fall protection
• List the components of a personal fall protection system
• Understand the importance of equipment inspection
• Recall key elements of fall rescue planning

This online Fall Protection course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners may pause and resume the course at any time.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Participants may take the course up to three times to achieve the required mark. A downloadable student manual is included for ongoing reference.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print their certificate directly from the training portal.