Fall Protection Awareness: The First Step to Safety at Heights in Surrey & Delta

Falls from height are a leading cause of serious injury in the BC construction industry and beyond. For any work performed where a fall of 3 meters (10 feet) or more is possible, WorkSafeBC requires a fall protection plan. RupIELTS Institute offers a critical Fall Protection Awareness course in Surrey, providing workers and employers from Delta to Vancouver with the foundational knowledge to work safely at heights.

When is Fall Protection Required?

Our training clarifies WorkSafeBC regulations, which mandate fall protection systems when working at heights of 3m (10ft) or more, or at lower heights where a fall could result in injury onto a hazardous object or surface. This applies to countless jobs in roofing, framing, scaffolding, and more across the Lower Mainland.

Core Concepts in Our Awareness Training

• The “Hierarchy of Controls”: Understanding the preference for eliminating fall hazards first (e.g., using guardrails) before resorting to personal fall arrest systems.
• Types of Fall Protection: An overview of systems like travel restraint, fall arrest, and safety nets.
• Component Basics: Identifying the ABCs of a personal fall arrest system (Anchorage, Body harness, Connecting components).
• Hazard Recognition: Learning to spot potential fall hazards on a job site.
• Rescue Planning: Understanding the importance of having a plan to rescue a fallen worker promptly.