DTIL 602 - Working at Height and Fall Arrest


Course Overview
DTIL 602 – Working at Heights & Fall Arrest Training prepares learners to work safely and confidently in elevated environments. This course covers the essential principles of fall prevention, hazard recognition, and proper use of personal protective equipment. Through hands-on demonstrations and practical guidance, you will learn how to inspect, adjust, and use fall arrest systems correctly. By the end of the training, you’ll have the knowledge and skills needed to stay safe, follow regulations, and perform elevated tasks with confidence.
Course Duration
Duration : 1 Day
Time : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price : $ 115
What You Will Learn
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge and hands-on expertise in:
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Working at Heights Fundamentals: Understanding the principles of working safely in elevated areas, including risk factors and common workplace hazards.
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Fall Prevention Systems: Learning how guardrails, work platforms, warning lines, and personal fall protection systems help reduce risks.
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Fall Arrest Equipment: Exploring harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, anchor points, and shock absorbers—how they work and when to use them.
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Equipment Inspection: Identifying wear, damage, and defects through proper pre-use inspection of harnesses, connectors, and lifelines.
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Proper Fit & Adjustment: Practicing how to correctly wear, adjust, and secure a full-body harness for maximum safety and comfort.
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Anchorage & Tie-Off Methods: Learning safe anchorage locations, tie-off techniques, and how to calculate fall clearance.
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Rescue Procedures: Understanding basic requirements for rescue planning, response actions, and post-fall procedures.
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Regulations & Safety Standards: Reviewing Ontario Ministry of Labour requirements and industry safety standards for compliant work practices.
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Hazard Recognition: Identifying tripping hazards, unstable surfaces, ladder risks, and environmental factors that can cause falls.
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Practical Demonstrations: Applying hands-on techniques for using fall arrest systems, connecting components, and performing safe work positioning.
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Documentation & Reporting: Learning how to document equipment checks, record incidents, and maintain compliance records for workplace safety.
Tools Provided for In-Class Use
Students will have access to essential safety equipment and training tools, including:
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Full-body harnesses
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Shock-absorbing lanyards
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Self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)
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Rope lifelines
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Anchor points and anchorage connectors
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Carabiners and connecting hardware
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Adjustable work positioning lanyards
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Fall arrest demo units
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Guardrail and barrier system components
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Ladder safety demonstration equipment
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Scaffolding and elevated platform demos
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Harness inspection tools
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Helmet and PPE examples
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Rescue demonstration equipment
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Safety labels, tags, and compliance documentation samples
Start Your Journey Today
Begin your training in Working at Heights and Fall Arrest with practical, safety-focused instruction. Build the skills you need to recognize hazards, use fall protection equipment correctly, and stay safe while working at elevated heights. Learn through hands-on demonstrations and guidance from experienced industry trainers.








