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Fall Protection - Alberta
Course Description
Meet all fall protection training requirements in Alberta with our online Fall Protection Training course developed by Danatec. The Alberta course is designed to equip workers with the essential knowledge and skills to work safely at heights while covering Alberta’s legislative requirements.
Course Content Includes:
Our engaging and interactive training prepares workers for real-world safety challenges using 3D-animated scenarios, custom graphics and realistic examples. Key topics include:
Travel Restraint Systems
Fall Arrest Systems
Fall Restrict Systems
Hazard Assessments
Rescue Planning
Equipment Inspections
Alberta Regulations and Best Practices
To help apply these skills on the job, the course provides practical evaluation tools and guides for supervisors to assess workers’ ability to:
Inspect equipment correctly
Use fall protection systems effectively
Implement workplace safety measures confidently
Learners also gain access to a glossary and toolbox of resources for continued reference, promoting long-term safety awareness.
Upon completing the course, participants receive an industry-recognized certificate. This certification is valid for three years.
Course Features
Course Outline
Provides an overview of the course structure, navigation, and purpose. Introduces fall protection concepts, emphasizing the importance of safety training to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities. Outlines the components of the course, including quizzes, videos, and practical assessments.
Explores the definition and importance of fall protection, legal requirements, and stakeholder roles. Highlights worker rights, safety culture principles, and introduces fall protection plans.
Details the different types of fall protection systems, including travel restraint, fall arrest, and fall restrict systems. Explains the components of each system, their appropriate applications, and maintenance practices to ensure worker safety.
Focuses on preventive measures such as guardrails, bump lines, safety nets, and warning signs. Explains their installation requirements, usage scenarios, and effectiveness in preventing falls from heights.
Explores the safe use of ladders, scaffolds, and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). Discusses inspection requirements, fall protection integration, and the proper selection of equipment based on the task and work environment.
Identifies common fall hazards such as unprotected edges and slippery surfaces. Includes strategies for hazard recognition, suspension trauma mitigation, and risk control measures.
Covers hazard assessments, the R.A.C.E method, and the hierarchy of controls for fall protection. Features detailed guidance on calculating fall clearance to ensure adequate safety measures, preventing workers from contacting the ground or obstacles in the event of a fall. Highlights the integration of fall protection plans into overall hazard management.
Details the creation of fall rescue plans, including self-rescue, assisted rescue, and mechanical rescue methods. Explains suspension trauma risks, rescue equipment, and communication protocols for effective emergency responses.
Explains Alberta-specific fall protection regulations, equipment standards, and training requirements. Includes links to legislative documents and guidance for applying provincial safety practices in various work environments.
To successfully complete the Fall Protection Training, participants must achieve a passing mark of 80% on the final exam. Learners will have up to two attempts to pass the exam.