Inspection of Fall Protection Equipment

Description

Though often neglected, the inspection of fall protection equipment is an important process that should never be taken lightly. Any equipment that has been poorly inspected, or not at all, presents a multitude of risks that can potentially endanger the health and safety of workers. It is the employer’s duty to raise awareness of the importance of conducting rigorous inspections and to implement thorough preventive measures. Helping workers understand how their equipment works is essential to ensuring their safety while at work. The objective of this training course is to promote a safety-based culture, where every worker feels responsible for the inspection and maintenance of their fall protection equipment, thereby reducing the risks of accidents and serious injuries.

Target Audience

Employers and employees of companies tasked with working at height, whether on a regular or an occasional basis.

Instructional Objectives

• Understand standards and regulations
• Acquire the technical knowledge necessary to perform thorough inspections of all protection equipment
• Identify all elements and components of the inspected equipment, understand how they work, and recognize signs of wear and deterioration.
• Describe the inspection methods recommended by manufacturers and experts
• Understand and be aware of the importance of being well trained and of rigorously following and applying the good practices associated with the inspection of work equipment