Detailed regulations outlining fall protection requirements in British Columbia.
Fall Protection

Earn your official certification card online with Gama Safety Canada. Complete your Fall Protection Online Certification Course, pass the exam, and download your certificate. Online Certification Cards are available for all courses.
- Certificate of Completion: Immediate download upon passing.
- Approximate Duration: 3 hours.
- Validity: Accepted across all Canadian provinces and territories.
- Exam Requirement: A score of 80% is required to receive your certificate. Retakes are permitted.
Course Topics
- Understanding fall hazards and the hierarchy of controls.
- Types of fall protection systems: personal fall arrest, travel restraint, and guardrails.
- Fall protection equipment: harnesses, lanyards, anchors, and connectors.
- Inspection, maintenance, and proper use of fall protection gear.
- Legislation and regulatory requirements for working at heights.
- Emergency preparedness and rescue planning.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Workers performing tasks at height in construction, maintenance, or industrial settings.
- Supervisors and safety officers responsible for fall hazard prevention.
- New hires or contractors required to meet OHS compliance standards.
- Anyone using ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or working on elevated platforms.
Course Features
- 100% online and mobile-accessible format.
- Self-paced learning with high-quality videos and visuals.
- Interactive scenarios and review quizzes to enhance understanding.
- Instant digital certificate issued upon successful completion.
- Designed to meet provincial and national safety requirements.
Compliance Standards
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS) – Canada.
- Canada Labour Code – Part II (Health and Safety).
- WorkSafeBC, WSIB, and other provincial regulations.
- CSA Z259 standards for fall protection equipment and systems.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize common fall hazards in various workplaces.
- Understand the proper selection and use of fall protection equipment.
- Comply with applicable Canadian fall protection legislation.
- Implement safe work practices and emergency response procedures.
Fall Protection Resources & Guides
Comprehensive guide on fall protection, including systems and planning.
Resources on selecting and using fall protection equipment safely.
Interactive guide covering fall protection standards and practices.
Overview of legal requirements for fall protection across Canada.
Provincial legislation governing fall protection in British Columbia.
Educational video demonstrating the importance of fall protection.
Fillable template to create a site-specific fall protection plan.
Powerful video highlighting the life-saving importance of fall protection.
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 57 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Fall Protection Course5
- Module 1: What is Fall Protection (Working at heights)9
- 2.11.1. Welcome
- 2.21.2. Overview
- 2.31.3. Definitions
- 2.41.4. What is Fall Protection?
- 2.51.5. Competency
- 2.61.6. Legislation, Regulations & Standards: Best Practices for Employers, Supervisors and Workers
- 2.71.7. General Duties of Employers, Workers and Others
- 2.81.8. Video!
- 2.91.9. Fall Protection Can Save Your Life
- Module 2: OHS Regulations, Hazards and Procedures11
- 3.12.1. Welcome
- 3.22.2. Overview
- 3.32.3. Definitions
- 3.42.4 OHS Regulations Part 1
- 3.52.5. OHS Regulations Part 2: Contravention
- 3.62.6. OHS Regulations Part 3
- 3.72.7. Obligations to use Fall Protection
- 3.82.8. Procedure based Fall Protection: Application
- 3.92.9. OHS Accepted Fall Protection Procedures
- 3.102.10. Heirarchy of Fall Protection Summary
- 3.112.11. Work Plan
- Module 3: Fall Protection Equipment5
- Module 4: Anchors6
- Module 5: Special Situations5
- Module 6: Potential Injuries due to falls5
- Module 7: Wearing your Fall Protection Equipment5
- Module 8: Emergency Preparedness and Response6
- Final Assessments and Certification1
- Certification Card Information1

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