Fall Protection – Energy Safety Canada ,(EES)

Energy Safety Canada Fall Protection Training

Preventing Falls. Protecting Lives.

Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities. This comprehensive training provides the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to recognize, assess, and control fall hazards in a variety of work environments.

Developed in alignment with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z259 standards and best practices, this course replaces the former OSSA-approved Fall Protection programs and meets safety requirements for most Canadian jurisdictions.

Course Overview

This one-day program blends theory and practical exercises to ensure workers are well-equipped to plan, use, inspect, and implement fall protection systems. Participants will actively engage in hands-on scenarios involving equipment inspection, proper fitting, and safe connection techniques.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of fall protection and its importance in workplace safety

• Identify and assess fall hazards and risk areas

• Select, inspect, fit, adjust, and connect fall protection systems and components

• Apply legislative and regulatory requirements related to fall protection

• Develop and implement site-specific fall protection plans

• Prepare for and respond to fall-related emergencies

Topics Covered

• Fall protection principles and the CSA Z259 standard

• Legislation and regulations by jurisdiction

• Identifying and assessing fall hazards

• Hierarchy of controls and protection planning

• Fall arrest systems and types of protective equipment

• Hands-on fitting, adjusting, and connecting equipment

• Effects of falls and suspension trauma

• Fall rescue planning and emergency response

• Roles and responsibilities of workers and employers

Designed For

This course is designed for:

• Workers who perform tasks where fall hazards are present

• Personnel needing basic fall protection certification to work at heights

• Safety managers and supervisors overseeing fall protection programs

Note: While this course supports competency assessment, only an employer can designate a worker as a “competent person” based on task-specific requirements.

Certification

• Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)

• Certificate Issued By: Energy Safety Canada

• Expiry: 3 Years

• Assessment: Proctored final exam with a minimum passing score of 70%

Participants who successfully complete the course and exam will receive a Certificate of Completion, valid for three years.