Know all about Fall Protection Training

 Certain works demand its workers to perform their work on elevated surfaces, roof edges, top of railcars, etc. Workers who are working in such areas are exposed to fall hazards and mishappenings which may lead to severe accidents. Sometimes falls from heights are so serious that it leads to death. For example, portable ladders are used for various purposes  Although their use helps in the working but if it is not used properly then one may fall off and it becomes a fall hazard. Therefore fall protection training is of utmost importance. 

Now you must be wondering what is fall protection training. Fall protection training is basically imparting knowledge amongst workers about the prevention of fall hazards. This training is entirely designed to prevent falls at the workplace. Fall protection training must a part of the safety program of the employers. Fall protection training makes the workers aware of the causes of falls and helps them know how to eliminate fall hazards. 

There are various equipment that are used for fall protection. Fall arrest anchor and guardrail system are most commonly used for fall protection. 

Fall arrest anchor - A fall arrest anchor is a device that is used as a connection that fully supports a fall protection system. So whenever a worker is working from height or elevated platform then he connects his lanyard or lifeline to an anchor. Employers must ensure that they are providing the right type of anchor to their workers depending on the work they are performing. Fall protection training provides detailed information about the different types of fall arrest anchor, how to inspect anchor points, things to keep in mind while using a fall arrest anchor, etc. 

Guardrail System - Guardrails are temporary railings or barricading structures that are designed to minimize the risk of fall from a height. Guardrail systems are considered as one of the most important ways to prevent fall hazards. As per the set standard a  guardrail system of

Should have the capacity to withstand a 200-pound force that is applied within two inches from its top edge in any outward or downward direction.