Working at height can be incredibly dangerous and it is an employer's duty to ensure that their employees receive both the best safety equipment and the correct working at height safety training. A large percentage of falls take place in the construction industry, the situation is in no way constrained to construction work. General industry encounters thousands of serious accidents each year as a result of personnel falling from roofs, platforms, ladders, scaffolds, and openings in floors or walls. Workers often fall from working surfaces such as roofs and other elevated work surfaces and platforms and sustain catastrophic injuries. That’s why anyone working at a height of 3 meters or more is required by the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires workers to use a fall protection system and to be Fall Protection trained.
Helping companies meet safety standards and keeping their work force safe as possible, GG Health and Safety Consulting Safety Consultants help you with the right Fall Protection Training in Richmond, BC. They will work closely with you to develop a plan that exceeds the expectations of any safety department. The 4-hour fall protection course satisfies all regulatory requirements and provides workers with the prerequisite knowledge required to work at height by covering the topics like fall protection requirements & regulations, equipment inspection, hazard assessment, fall protection plans and more.
It is mandatory for industries where occupational hazard cannot be ruled out with automation that they pre-emptively identify the hazard, train the workers and select appropriate personal protection equipment. No matter which industry you are in it is necessary to ensure you have the most appropriate fall arrest and fall protection equipment. The fall protection training course is required by many industries and may require additional training from employers or supervisors in Richmond, BC. By doing both theory and practical on-site training, the employer is doing their due diligence in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
