This course has been discontinued
Your job may often require you to work at elevated locations. Having appropriate fall protection in these situations is vital. Otherwise, you could find yourself plummeting toward serious injury. Employees must understand the regulations and be proactive in protecting themselves from any potential injuries. Working on ladders is a necessary part of most jobs in construction, maritime, and general industry. However, the use and care of ladders are not always as easy as it appears for the worker. We will review situations where fall protection is needed and discuss the basic means by which fall protection can be achieved. Part 1 of this course will give you the information needed to be aware of the hazards related to ladders and best practices for fall protection.
Part 2 discusses material used for membrane roofs including thermoset materials, thermoplastic materials and modified bitumen materials. These generic classifications of materials are discussed
in this segment, along with fasteners, insulation, adhesives and fabrics.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
· Describe the importance of ladder safety
· Identify common causes of ladder accidents
- Describe the working conditions and tasks where fall protection is required, and the purposes served by fall protection
- Identify common methods to achieve fall protection in the workplace
- Understand the three different groups of flexible membrane products
- Understand the significance of the reported physical properties of membrane materials
- Determine how to select fasteners that will resist wind and corrosion
