Fall Protection for Rig Work (Energy Safety Canada)

Fall Protection was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAOCD) and is intended for workers, supervisors, managers, and safety personnel involved in drilling and service rig operations.

This two-day Energy Safety Canada course includes:

• Fall protection principles
• Anchorages
• Body support devices
• Connecting components and devices
• Life lines
• Ladder-climbing systems

The hands-on portion of the training includes climbing to height using fall protection equipment, work positioning, anchorage connection, and transfer between fall protection systems. Successful completion of the course requires that participants be able to climb to a height of approximately four meters.

Students must be on time and present for all course content instructions.  Anyone who misses any course content cannot be certified and registration fees will not be reimbursed.

Equipment required:

• Approved hard hat with chin strap
• CSA Approved safety glasses
• CSA Approved safety toe footwear
• Seasonal leather/cold weather gloves
• Full length pants (no shorts)

Upon successful completion, minimum 70%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that does not expire.