SEMINAR SUMMARY

• One day of hands-on training introducing participants to all typical components of various fall arrest systems and the principles of their operation.
• This course directly precedes and is designed to complement the Qualified Inspector of Fall Protection Equipment Seminar.
• This seminar is offered by popular demand for those who may be new to fall protection and it builds a foundation for topics which will be expanded upon during the Qualified Inspector of Fall Protection Equipment Seminar.

SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Ask yourself the following questions:

1. What does the term "locking connector" mean?
2. What is the length of the mandatory link between the D-ring on the user's Harness and an automatic-dorsal (AD) class of Fall Arrester?
3. Why is a polypropelene rope (except Polysteel) generally not recommended for use as a lifeline in a Fall Arrest System?
4. What are the differences between Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 Self-Retracting Devices?
5. What is the difference between the locking and braking actions in a Self-Retracting Device?
6. When would you use a frontal D-ring on a Harness?
7. What are the three main benefits of employing Energy Absorbers in Fall Arrest Systems?
8. What are the approximate extensions of Class E4 and E6 Energy Absorbers?
9. How do Type A Fall Restricting Devices for Wood Pole Climbing differ from the Type AB?

As someone who will be working with and/or inspecting fall protection equipment on a regular basis, you should be able to answer these questions. These questions represent a fraction of the topics that will be addressed during this Seminar.

ABOUT THE SEMINAR:

In the course of this 1-day Seminar, participants will be introduced to all typical components of various fall arrest systems and the principles of their operation. They will have an opportunity to examine them hands-on (the samples of equipment will be provided) while listening to informative demonstrations offered by our instructors. Presentations and videos will touch upon the do's and don'ts of practical, industrial fall protection.

The course Manual, designed to minimize the taking of the notes, will be provided. All participants will receive a certificate of training upon completion of a brief multiple choice test.

This Seminar is recommended for all users of fall arrest systems and, in particular, for those who enroll into the "Qualified Inspector of Fall Protection Equipment" two-day Seminar.

SEMINAR PROGRAM:

1. Brief review of basics of fall protection,
2. Components of typical fall arrest systems
3. CSA Z259 family of standards
4. Harnesses
5. Lanyards and energy (shock) absorbers
6. Rope grabs and vertical lifelines
7. Self-retracting devices (safety blocks)
8. Connecting hardware and anchorage connectors
9. Horizontal lifelines
10. Post-fall rescue devices
11. Fall protection for wood pole climbing
12. Test
13. Q&A session

SEMINAR FEE:

Fee	Amount †	Registration Deadline
Early-bird Discount	$645.00	March 15, 2009
Regular	$695.00	April 21, 2009

† GST/HST Extra

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