A comprehensive, regulation-compliant training program for all Canwide Steel workers who are at risk of falling from elevation.
Unguarded perimeter edges — extremely high risk. Must use guardrails or full arrest system.
Advancing edge of structural steel or deck during erection. Requires 100% tie-off.
Holes in decks, floors, or platforms. Must be covered, guarded, or worker tied off.
Platforms above 3m must have guardrails. Workers need scaffold-specific training.
Ironworking/erection activities at height. Full arrest system and anchor points required.
Protruding rebar creates impalement risk. Fall protection AND rebar caps required.
Edges of trenches and excavations. Barriers required to prevent falls into excavations.
The fall protection hierarchy must be used when choosing methods to eliminate or control fall hazards. The steps are listed in the order in which they should be considered.
Where fall hazards cannot be eliminated, permanent or temporary guardrails or handrails form a protective barrier around an opening or edge to prevent a fall to a lower level.
After eliminating fall hazards and installing guardrails, a fall restraint system is the next level in the fall protection hierarchy.
Fall restraint systems prevent you from falling through either travel restriction or work positioning. With travel restriction, workers are attached to a fixed-length line that prevents them from travelling too close to an opening or edge.
When it's not possible or practical to use a fall restraint system, the next line of protection is fall arrest.
A fall arrest system (including a lanyard or lifeline, a harness, and, most importantly, an anchor) protects you after a fall by stopping you from hitting the surface below.
If guardrails, fall restraint, or fall arrest are not practicable, or will result in greater risk of injury, contact the Prevention Information Line to discuss alternative safe work procedures that are acceptable to WorkSafeBC.
Identifying fall hazards before work begins is a critical step in fall prevention. Always inspect the site for unguarded edges, floor openings, and improper equipment setups.
Check for visual defects (missing/loose rungs, cracked rails, damaged locks, grease/mud). Tag and remove defective ladders.
Keep two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand on the ladder when climbing or working (unless tied off).
For non-self-supporting ladders, place the base 1 foot away from the wall for every 4 feet of height.
Extension ladders must extend at least 3 feet (1 meter) above the upper support point for safe handholds.
Place on firm, level surfaces. Never use boxes for extra height. Tie off extension ladders at the top to prevent slipping.
Never overreach. Keep your belt buckle (navel) between the side rails. If you must reach further, climb down and reposition.
Never stand on the top cap or top two steps of a stepladder. Ensure total weight does not exceed the load limit. Use heavy-duty industrial ladders.
Never compromise safety to save a few seconds. These examples show extremely dangerous setups that can lead to fatal falls.
Canwide Steel uses the following fall protection systems. Each has a specific application — workers must know when to use each system.
A Personal Fall Protection System consists of three main components, commonly referred to as the ABCs of fall protection:
Connecting equipment links the worker's harness to the anchor point. Choosing the right connector type for the work task is critical — the wrong connector can allow accidental disconnection, back-loading, or insufficient fall clearance.
When using a personal fall arrest system, you must calculate the total fall clearance to ensure you will not strike the lower level or any obstructions during a fall.
The Dedicated Evacuation Platform (DEP Box) is used to safely lower a suspended worker to the ground or another lower level after a fall.
Key procedures for use include ensuring clear paths for descent and inspecting the equipment before deployment. Only trained personnel should operate rescue equipment.
Trauma straps (suspension trauma relief straps) allow a suspended worker to stand up in their harness, relieving pressure on the leg arteries and preventing suspension trauma.
They should be deployed immediately after a fall arrest while awaiting rescue. Standing in the straps promotes blood circulation and buys critical time for emergency responders.
Answer all 10 questions. You need 80% or higher (8/10) to pass and proceed to your certificate.
Answer all 5 questions to submit
| Task | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pre-use equipment inspection | ||
| 2. Don and adjust full-body harness | ||
| 3. Connect to certified anchor point | ||
| 4. Safe movement / 100% tie-off technique | ||
| 5. Identify and reject unsafe equipment |
Fill in the worker details below and print the completion certificate. Keep a signed copy on file.