This is a classroom-based 1-day ESC-certified course in fall protection available. Leduc Safety Services partners with Energy Safety Canada to bring you this fall protection training program. It is an industry-standard course required on ESC-partnership work sites in Alberta and recognized across other industries and sectors.

This fall protection training provides the theory and practical skills so you can work safely at heights. It also includes hands-on exercises where you will be taught to fit and adjust a harness, hang from a fall protection system tripod, and explore self-rescue techniques.

Student Feedback

The most valuable part of the course was…

“…being able to wear the safety harness, and do a pre-inspection.”

“…the extra help with the math [fall calculations].”

“…the instructor willingness to help the students.”

Course Content

This course provides basic fall protection training to work in areas with potential fall hazards. Participants will engage in hands-on training activities, including inspecting, fitting, adjusting and connecting fall protection systems and components. While this basic course can be used as part of a worker’s competency assessment, the employer must designate a worker as a “competent person” based on specific tasks assigned.

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate of completion that is valid for three years.

Topics Covered:

Fall protection concepts
Legislation and regulations
Safety measures and best practices
Identifying and assessing fall hazards, fall arrest systems and equipment
Protection planning
Effects of fall and fall rescue planning

Prerequisites and PPE

You don’t need to complete any other courses or have any prior experience to enroll in this course. You also don’t need to bring along any personal protective equipment (PPE).

Note: All courses require you to have government-issued photo ID.

Fall Protection