Apprenticeship program resources: Fall protection systems
These resources are directly aligned to learning competencies defined by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for various apprenticeable trades. For more information and resources on these topics, please visit the Health & Safety section of this website.
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Resources
An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment
This booklet is an introduction to the proper use of personal fall protection equipment. This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment, including safety belts,...
New apparatus protects workers from falls
Last year, in dire need of a fall restraint system that didn't exist - with business from one of his largest customers at stake - the Pitt Meadows businessman invented a remarkable new apparatus that could...
Harnessing safety
With proper training and use, a full body harness can save you from a deadly fall.
Fall protection initiatives get high marks
Anyone who routinely works at elevations is susceptible to sustaining serious injuries - even death - as a result of inadequate or missing fall protection.