Fall Protection Training

According to recent WSIB reports, unprotected falls are the largest contributor to work place accidents. HITE Engineering Corporation is an engineering consulting firm specialized in safety engineering. HITE is committed to the enhancement of safety in the workplace by: Designing fall protection systems that are both functional and economical Educating workers in the hazards of falls and the means of protecting each worker from these hazards HITE was established in 1997 to address the growing needs for safety system design, compliance with legislation, and compliance with current applicable standards to ensure the safety of work environments. HITE employs a number of professional engineers with experience as former consultants to the Ministry of Labour as well as involvement on various CSA technical committees. HITE provides site-specific design and installation of fall arrest and fall protection systems, safe operating procedures, and onsite training for these systems and procedures. Our on-site fall protection training is carried out by trainers with extensive experience in fall arrest/fall protection systems, focused on your specific systems and needs. Our in house classroom training provides 1 and 2- day courses presented by highly experienced instructors who combine the latest technical knowledge with an ability to motivate and empower workers to protect themselves. All courses employ written examinations and proficiency checks to ensure each participant has met HITE Engineering Corporations high standards. This gives employers documented assurance of their workers qualifications to work at heights, thus fulfilling their due diligence obligation. Multimedia presentations and demonstrations are used to maximize the impact of all sessions. (For information on courses offered and description please refer to our web site: www.hite-engineering.com) 2660 Meadowvale Blvd., Unit 2 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6M6 Tel: 905-812-3709 Toll Free: 1-877-360-0015 Fax: 905-812-3710

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ONE-DAY FALL PROTECTION TRAINING

This one-day course will provide the participants with the requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations pertaining to fall protection. It will provide an awareness of the needs to protect workers at heights, maintaining fall protection programs, to having working knowledge of how to safely use fall protection systems and in inspecting such system prior to use. After completing the course, the participant will understand and be capable of properly using the fall protection systems covered in the course. Participants will understand how to identify fall hazards, how to avoid falls and how to protect themselves or help others in the event of a fall. COURSE SYLLABUS: Legislative requirements Requirements of CSA/CSA Z259.16 Fundamentals of fall protection Practical solutions for the provision of fall protection systems Components of a fall protection system Proper utilization of fall protection equipment Inspection of fall protection systems Fall arrest and emergency procedures

INSTRUCTORS: Ralph Balbaa, M.Eng., P.Eng., President, HITE Engineering Corporation, former Ministry of Labour Engineering Consultant and member of various CSA Committees. James Wilkinson, P.Eng., Director, Construction Services, HITE Engineering Corporation. Former Engineering Manager, Ministry of Labour and was instrumental in developing Provincial policies and Regulations. Paul Belaskie, C.E.T. Expert in the field of fall protection and access systems.

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TWO-DAY FALL PROTECTION TRAINING

ADVANCED FALL PROTECTION TRAINING This two-day Course is best suited for those who work at heights and must have working Knowledge of how to safely use pre-installed fall protection systems. The course covers use of the most popular commercially available systems and trains participants in selecting the appropriate systems and in conducting fall protection training. Written and practical tests are included to ensure that the principles presented in the course are understood. Those successful will be presented with documentation to satisfy your companys due diligence and regulatory requirements. COURSE SYLLABUS: Legislative requirements Requirements of CSA/CSA Z259.16 Fundamentals of fall protection Practical solutions for the provision of fall protection systems Anchorage requirements Guardrail requirements Hardware compatibility Components of a fall protection system Horizontal fall protection systems Proper utilization of fall protection equipment Inspection of fall protection systems Accept/reject criteria Fall arrest and emergency procedures Calculating required clearances Site-specific design of fall protection systems. Case studies

INSTRUCTORS: Ralph Balbaa, M.Eng., P.Eng., President, HITE Engineering Corporation, former Ministry of Labour Engineering Consultant and member of various CSA Committees. James Wilkinson, P.Eng., Director, Construction Services, HITE Engineering Corporation. Former Engineering Manager , Ministry of LabourL and was instrumental in developing Provincial policies and Regulations. Paul Belaskie, C.E.T. Expert in the field of fall protection and access systems.

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