Effective July 1, 2024 this course will be delivered by SafetyBC an Approved Training Provider for SICA and Fusion Safety Services. Upon registration you will be directed to the SafetyBC website to register.
Have questions? Please contact 250-549-0314 or training@safetybc.com
This BC course has been approved and accepted through BCCSA as a NCSO designated course. Our instructor is trained and certified by Fusion Safety Services; a licensed BCCSA Approved Training Provider.
This interactive 7-hour course aligns with BC legislation for those working in British Columbia, BC regulations are discussed as it pertains to fall protection. It includes an instructor led PowerPoint presentation, practical exercises, class discussions, videos, written knowledge test and practical exam.
MANDATORY - Each student must provide a harness for the practical portion of the training.
Course Content:
- The Fall Protection Standard requirements
- Legislation and regulations
- Fall restraint verses fall arrest
- Types of falls and effects
- Fall protection planning
- The training and competency requirements
- Rescue and escape planning
- Recognition, evaluation and control of hazards
- Completing a hazard assessment
- Fall arrest calculations
- Proper donning and doffing of fall protection equipment
Please Note: The course manual is not required during the virtual training however if you would like a copy, we can provide one at your request.
You will need the following to join our virtual classroom:
- Computer with reliable internet access
- Webcam, speakers and microphone (Webcam MUST be on at all times)
- Student exercises - printed
- Harness
- Cellphone
- Pen and paper
- Government-issued ID
Course Credits:
- 2 CCA Gold Seal Credits
- 7 BC Housing CPD Points
