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Confined Space Rescue, Entrant & Gas Detector Training |
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Worksafe BC Compliant Training Courses
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Hands On
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On Line Training Courses |
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Confined Space Awareness -
Entrant / Attendant
*Confined
Space Entry & Non-Entry Rescue
*(This course
is now available. Details will be added soon!)
Confined Space Rescue
- Non IDLH
Confined Space Rescue - IDLH
Basic Gas Detection
Gas Detector Use & Maintenance
Fall Protection Awareness
Controlled
Descent
*Confined Space
Equipment: Selection, Use & Maintenance
*(This course
is now available. Details will be added soon!)
Call 604 298-7777 to
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Confined Space Awareness -
Pre-Entry / Non-Entry
Lockout / Tagout
Fall Protection Awareness
Ladder Safety
Aerial Lift
Forklift & Lift Truck
TDG:
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials
Info System
Manager Due
Diligence
Office Ergonomics
Manual Material Handling
Fire Safety
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Course Name |
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Who will benefit?
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Time Required |
3.5 hours |
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Certificate |
Certificate of Completion |
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Fee |
$130.00 per Person – minimum 7 |
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No. of Participants |
Minimum 7 – Maximum 13 |
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Equipment Requirements |
Recently serviced, operational gas detectors
appropriate for the application requirements, & calibration kit. |
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Authority |
Worksafe OH&S Regulation, Part
9 –
Verification and Testing
Section 9.24 of the OHS
Regulation requires that “Before a worker enters a
confined space, pre-entry testing and inspection must be
conducted to verify that the required precautions have been
effective at controlling the identified hazards and that it is
safe for a worker to enter.” and 9.26(2)
“Each confined space test must be carried out by
an adequately trained worker.” |
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Delivery Method |
In class theory:
Discussion and power point presentation
Practical & Hands on:
Participants will complete specific exercises to demonstrate
knowledge and skills. Final written quiz. |
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Course Description |
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This course gives the
participant the information required to understand units of
measure, sensor technology, sensor response and calibration,
principals of gasses and principals of atmospheric testing. The
outcome will leave the student with a clear understanding of how
to accurately detect hazardous gasses using a portable gas
detector, how to read and understand what the detector is
indicating, and how to respond to the reading in order to
maintain worker safety. This course is not designed to provide
the skills needed to enter a confined space. |
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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After attending the course,
participants will be able to:
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Explain
the WCB requirements for confined space verification and testing
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Understand the units of measure used in gas detection
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Determine
risks associated with confined space atmospheres
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Understand sensor technology and sensor limitations
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Perform a
sensor response verification & Calibration
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Use a
confined space gas detector
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Explain
atmospheric testing principals and safe work procedures |
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Course Name |
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Who will benefit?
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Workers who use or service
portable gas detectors or are involved in a confined space entry
applications.
Managers and Supervisors of
those workers. |
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Time Required |
1.5 hours |
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Certificate |
Certificate of Completion |
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Fee |
$85.00 per Person – minimum 7 |
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No. of Participants |
Minimum 7 – Maximum 13 |
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Equipment Requirements |
Recently serviced, operational gas detectors
appropriate for the application requirements, & calibration kit. |
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Authority |
Worksafe OH&S Regulation,
Section 9.26 Procedures and equipment
of the OHS Regulation requires that “(2) Each
confined space test must be carried out by an adequately trained
worker.”
Section 4.3 Safe
machinery and equipment of the OHS Regulation
requires that “1) The employer must ensure that each
tool, machine and piece of equipment in the workplace is (a)
capable of safely performing the functions for which it is used,
and (b) selected, used and operated in accordance with (i) the
manufacturer's instructions” |
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Delivery Method |
In class theory:
Discussion and power point presentation
Practical & Hands on:
Participants will complete specific exercises to demonstrate
knowledge and skills. Final written quiz. |
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Course Description |
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This course gives the
participant the information required to operate and maintain the
brand and model or the gas detectors that are used by the
company. The outcome will leave the student able to use and
understand how their gas detector operates as well as the
maintenance requirements and procedures specific to their gas
detectors. This course is not designed to provide the skills
needed to test or enter a confined space. |
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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After attending the course,
participants will be able to:
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Locate
and refer to the manufacturers’ instructions
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Understand the operations of a gas detector
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Operate a
specific brand and model of confined space gas detector
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Perform a
sensor response verification & Calibration
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Identify
a gas detector requiring service of maintenance or is unsafe to
use
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Maintain
service test log |
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Course
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Who will benefit?
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Workers involved in a confined
space entry including workers entering the confined space,
standby workers and rescue workers.
Managers and Supervisors of
those workers. |
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Time Required |
8 hours |
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Certificate |
Certificate of Completion |
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Tuition |
$205.00 per Person – minimum 7
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No. of Participants |
Minimum 7 – Maximum 13 |
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Authority |
Worksafe OH&S Regulation, Part
9 – Confined Space
Section 9.8 of the OHS
Regulation requires that all persons who are "assigned
duties or responsibilities related to entry into a confined
space must be adequately instructed and trained". Specific
training is required for persons contributing to the work
activity, even those not entering the confined space, for
example, standby workers and rescue workers. |
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Delivery Method |
In class theory:
Discussion and power point presentation
Practical & Hands on:
Participants will complete specific exercises to demonstrate
knowledge and skills. Final written quiz. |
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Course Description |
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The course reviews the
information required to recognize a confined space and to
understand the required procedures necessary to enter a confined
space and perform work safely.
The course reviews the
concepts necessary to work safely in a confined space as an
entrant or outside the space as an attendant. Discussion will
include: confined space hazards; how to protect against the
hazards; preparing a space for entry; safe entry; attendant
duties; and, emergency procedures. This course is not designed
to provide the skills needed to enter environments that are
immediately dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). |
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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After attending the course,
participants will be able to:
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Explain
the WCB requirements for confined space entry
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Define
confined spaces and enclosed spaces
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Determine
risks associated with confined space atmospheres
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Select
appropriate hazard controls, i.e.ventilation, personal
protective equipment,etc.
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Describe
a Confined Space Entry Permit
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Explain
the need for a standby/rescue persons
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Explain
safe work procedures
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Understand the components of a confined space entry program. |
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Course
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Who will benefit?
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Workers who will
be employed as rescue persons in a confined space capacity. |
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Time Required |
20
hours over 2 Days |
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Certificate |
Certificate of Completion |
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Tuition |
$3000.00 |
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No. of Participants |
Minimum 6 – Maximum 12 |
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Prerequisites |
Confined Space Awareness - Entrant / Attendant |
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Equipment Requirements |
1- N.F.P.A. approved class 3 harness
1- CE or ANSI approved helmet
1- Pair gloves
2- Carabineers (40 Kn)
1- Personnel prusik cord (8 mm)
1- CSA fall protection lanyard
1- Pair CSA approved footwear
1- CSA eye protection
Applicable atmospheric monitor. |
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Authority |
Worksafe OH&S Regulation, Part
9 – Confined Space
Section 9.38 of the OHS
Regulation requires that all persons who are "assigned
duties or responsibilities related to Rescue in a confined space
must be adequately instructed and trained". In
Addition, a practice drill must be conducted at least annually
and records of training and practice must be maintained by the
employer of the rescue persons. |
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Recommended References |
NFPA 1006 (2003 ed) Standard for Rescue Technician Professional
Qualifications, NFPA 1670 (2004 ed) Standard on Operations and
Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and NFPA 1983
Standard for Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components
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Delivery Method |
In class theory:
Guided discussion and power point presentation
Practical & Hands on:
Participants will complete specific exercises to demonstrate
knowledge and skills. Small and large group challenges and team
scenario based exercises. Final written quiz 20% and
Practical scenarios 80%. |
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Course Description |
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Personnel are trained in not only the hazards and
entry requirements of confined spaces, but
also some of the required rescue competencies as
outlined in NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670. The competencies include
but are not limited to, ropes and knots, hazard recognition and
appropriate control measures, patient packaging, atmospheric
monitoring and toxicology. The course concludes with practical
scenarios of varying difficulty in multiple types of confined
spaces.
This course is not designed to
provide the skills needed to enter environments that are
immediately dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). |
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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After attending the course,
participants will be able to:
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· Define
and identify the different types and classes of confined spaces
in regards to rescue.
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· Understand
the appropriate Work Safe regulations in regards to confined
space rescue.
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· Demonstrate
appropriate hazard recognition and mitigation techniques in
regards to rescue.
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· Demonstrate
scene management.
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· Comprehend
hazard and risk assessments, safe work procedures, entry permits
and rescue plan.
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· Demonstrate
proper ventilation techniques.
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· Select
and utilize the appropriate PPE in regards to rescue.
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· Select,
operate and calibrate monitoring equipment.
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· Demonstrate
entrant and attendant responsibilities.
10· Select
and operate rescue systems for confined space.
11· Demonstrate
patient packaging.
12· Demonstrate
internal rigging.
13· Demonstrate
mechanical advantage system.
14· Organize
an incident and incident de-mobilization.
15· Plan
and implement a confined space rescue.
16· Understand
and participate in all team positions. |
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Course
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Who will benefit?
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Workers who will
be employed as rescue persons in a confined space capacity. |
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Time Required |
40
hours over 4 Days |
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Certificate |
Certificate of Completion |
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Tuition |
$6000.00 |
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No. of Participants |
Minimum 6 – Maximum 12 |
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Prerequisites |
Confined Space Awareness - Entrant / Attendant |
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Equipment Requirements |
1- N.F.P.A. approved class 3 harness
1- CE or ANSI approved helmet
1- Pair gloves
2- Carabineers (40 Kn)
1- Personnel prusik cord (8 mm)
1- CSA fall protection lanyard
1- Pair CSA approved footwear
1- CSA eye protection
Applicable atmospheric monitor. |
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Authority |
Worksafe OH&S Regulation, Part
9 – Confined Space
Section 9.38 of the OHS
Regulation requires that all persons who are "assigned
duties or responsibilities related to Rescue in a confined space
must be adequately instructed and trained". In
Addition, a practice drill must be conducted at least annually
and records of training and practice must be maintained by the
employer of the rescue persons. |
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Recommended References |
NFPA 1006 (2003 ed) Standard for Rescue Technician Professional
Qualifications, NFPA 1670 (2004 ed) Standard on Operations and
Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents and NFPA 1983
Standard for Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components
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Delivery Method |
In class theory:
Guided discussion and power point presentation
Practical & Hands on:
Participants will complete specific exercises to demonstrate
knowledge and skills. Small and large group challenges and team
scenario based exercises. Final written quiz 20% and
Practical scenarios 80%.
1 instructor per max 12 students, 2 instructors
for day 4. |
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Course Description |
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Personnel are trained in not
only the hazards and entry requirements of confined spaces, but
also the required rescue competencies as outlined in NFPA 1006
and NFPA 1670. The competencies include but are not limited to,
ropes and knots, respiratory and communication systems, hazard
recognition and appropriate control measures, patient packaging,
atmospheric monitoring and toxicology. This course also covers
selected hazardous materials training in regards to confined
space entries as outlined in NFPA 472 standards. The course
concludes with practical scenarios of varying difficulty in
multiple types of confined spaces. |
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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After attending the course,
participants will be able to:
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· Define
and identify the different types and classes of confined spaces.
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Understand the appropriate Work Safe regulations in regards to
confined spaces.
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Demonstrate lock out procedures.
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Demonstrate appropriate hazard recognition and mitigation
techniques.
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Demonstrate the ICS and scene management.
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Comprehend a hazard and risk assessments, safe work procedures
and entry permits.
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Produce a rescue plan.
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Demonstrate proper ventilation techniques.
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Select and utilize the appropriate PPE.
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Select, operate and calibrate monitoring equipment.
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Demonstrate entrant and attendant responsibilities.
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Select and operate SAR and/or SCBA systems.
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Select and operate a communication system.
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Select and operate rescue systems for confined space.
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Demonstrate medical pre-screening and identify claustrophobia.
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Demonstrate patient packaging.
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Demonstrate internal rigging.
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Demonstrate inch worm systems.
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Demonstrate mechanical advantage system.
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Organize an incident and incident de-mobilization.
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Plan and implement a confined space rescue.
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Understand and participate in all team positions.
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Demonstrate an emergency decontamination. |
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Course Name |
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Certificate |
Certificate of Completion |
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Tuition |
$205.00 per person
Minimum 7 |
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No. of Participants |
Minimum 7 – Maximum 13 |
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Authority |
Worksafe OH&S Regulation,
and Guideline chapter 11 |
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Delivery Method |
In class theory:
Discussion and power point presentation
Practical & Hands on:
Participants will complete specific exercises to demonstrate
knowledge and skills. Final written quiz. |
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Course Description |
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This course is intended for any person that will
be required to work at a height where fall protection is
necessary as per the definition provided in WorkSafe BC
Regulation, Part 11. Students will be presented a combination of
theoretical training and practical training with current,
approved fall protection equipment. The training includes
definitions, hierarchy of fall protection, calculating freefall
distance and fall clearance, identification and inspection of
required equipment, harness fitting, fall protection plans, and
practical and written exercises followed by written confirmation
of skills.
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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After attending the course,
participants will be able to:
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Know the requirements of the
WorkSafe BC Fall Protection Regulation, Part 11.
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Identify Components of a
fall protection system.
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Identify when fall arrest is
required.
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Describe the difference
between fall arrest and fall/travel restraint.
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Identify damage
parts/equipment of a fall arrest system.
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Describe the hierarchy of
fall protection and the different types of fall protection
within it.
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Demonstrate fall protection
and fall/travel restraint.
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Demonstrate how to properly
wear a full body harness.
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Perform an inspection of
fall protection equipment.
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Understand when a fall
protection plan is required & what is required for a complete
plan. |
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Course Name |
8 Hour
Controlled Descent ES000CD-1 |
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Certificate |
Certificate of Completion |
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Tuition |
$2000.00 for up to 8 people |
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Prerequisites |
Fall Protection Awareness |
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Equipment Requirements |
Per
Person:
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CSA Approved Harness with chest D-ring
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CSA Approved Helmet with chin strap
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Gloves
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Robe Grab with shock absorber – Rope
grab must be compatible with lifeline.
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2 Prussik loops
Per
Descent System:
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Descending Line – Kernmantal Rope,
12.5 mm or 11 mm
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Lifeline –
5/8” lifeline or Kernmantal Rope 12.5 mm or 11 mm
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2 Anchor slings
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4 karabiners, self-closing,
self-locking
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Bosun’s chair
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Short sling
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Descent device |
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Authority |
Worksafe OH&S Regulation,
chapter 11 and 13 |
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Delivery Method |
Combination of exercises and practical exercises.
Student/instructor ratio - 2 instructors per 8 students |
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Course Description |
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This course is intended for any person that will
be working at heights and using ropes and controlled descent
devices to perform this work. This program teaches workers a
safe, approved method of rigging ropes to anchors, knots, self
rescue and using controlled descent and safety devices to lower
themselves. The course consists of both hands on and practical
scenarios at height. |
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Course Learning Outcomes |
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After attending the course,
participants will be able to:
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Descend from a high point to
the ground.
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Identify, inspect and use
ropes and knots.
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Identify, inspect and use
appropriate descending devices.
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Identify and use appropriate
anchors.
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Perform self-rescue. |
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Travel
charges may apply outside
the Greater
Vancouver area.
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