The goal of this lesson is to enable learners to recognize the hazards posed by falling four or more feet (1.2 m), and where personal fall arrest systems are used as fall protection, to recognize the key components of these systems, how they function together to arrest a fall, and how to properly inspect, don, and attach the system’s connecting device to an anchorage point.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should to identify:

• The hazards posed by falling four feet (1.2 m) or more without and with a personal fall arrest system.
• The components of a personal fall arrest system and how they work together to arrest a fall.
• The steps for properly inspecting and donning the full-body harness.
• Key fall arrest system design requirements, including the maximum free fall distance permitted, the maximum deceleration distance allowed, and the safety factor required for lanyards and anchorage points.
• The criteria for properly attaching the connecting device to an anchorage connector, vertical or horizontal lifeline.

• Introduction
• Fall Hazards
• Fall Arrest System Components
• Inspecting and Donning the System
• Basic System Performance Requirements
• Tying Off

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.