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Fall protection course (K15-EN-2026)


Description

Comprehensive online course in fall protection that ensures thorough training when working at heights and using fall protection equipment. Employees who are to use fall protection equipment must have undergone training in how to use the equipment (‘Regulations on organisation, management and participation’ chapter 8 § 8-1). The employer is responsible for ensuring that the employee has received the necessary training and can document this. The fall protection course covers the regulatory requirements for training.



Objective
The purpose of this fall protection course is to provide increased knowledge about fall protection equipment, the correct and safe use of the equipment, first aid procedures, as well as measures to reduce the risk of accidents and personal injury. The course provides insight into NS9610 and relevant laws and regulations regarding work at heights. It provides information on various types of fall protection, as well as on the use and maintenance of different types of fall protection equipment. The fall protection course highlights measures that can reduce the risk of a fall and minimize injury in the event of a fall.

Target audience

Personnel who will be using fall protection equipment.


Course topics
Introduction / Laws and Regulations / Fall Theory / Risks Associated with Working at Heights / Fall Protection Equipment / Securing the Work Area and Tools / Rescue and First Aid – Emergency Situations



What do you receive?
Certificate of Competence (electronic + plastic card)

Language
The course is available in Norwegian, English and Romanian.

Other
This online course can be completed anytime and anywhere on a desktop, mobile phone, or tablet. The course is structured into modules featuring videos, text, images, and a final test.
Content
  • Introduction
  • Welcome to the courses
  • Fall protection course
  • Fall protection - practical training
  • How to take the course
  • Purpose
  • Structure
  • Why is a fall protection course relevant?
  • Who is this course intended for?
  • Notification - practice documents
  • Notification - photo
  • Part 1: Laws and regulations
  • Laws and regulations
  • The Working Environment Act
  • From planning to protective equipment: key regulations
  • Other regulations
  • Part 1
  • Part 2: Working at heights and fall theory
  • Working at heights and fall theory
  • What does working at heights mean?
  • Type of fall – vertical and pendulum falls
  • Fall forces I
  • Fall forces II
  • Clearance height
  • Free fall
  • Part 2
  • Part 3: Risks associated with working at heights
  • Risks associated with working at heights
  • What is the risk?
  • Avoid working at heights whenever possible
  • Risk assessment I
  • Risk assessment II
  • Job analysis
  • Edge protection and falls over the edge
  • Part 3
  • Part 4: Fall protection equipment
  • Fall protection equipment
  • Proper use and labeling of fall protection equipment
  • What is fall protection? - Main categories
  • Collective and personal fall protection
  • Personal fall protection equipment
  • Active fall protection
  • Active fall protection - Anchor point
  • Active fall protection – Positioning: work positioning system (NS-EN 363)
  • Active fall protection – Rope access systems (NS-EN 363)
  • Passive fall protection (Fall arrest) 
  • How to use a body harness
  • Passive fall protection - Lanyard and energy-absorbing system
  • Passive fall protection – Energy absorber
  • Energy absorber: Equipment
  • Passive fall protection – Fall arrest block
  • Passive fall arrest systems - Semi-static and dynamic rock climbing ropes
  • Rescue
  • What is a fall protection system?
  • Summary
  • Part 4
  • Part 5: Securing the work area and tools
  • Securing the work area and tools
  • Potential hazards to fall protection equipment
  • Storage, maintenance, and inspection
  • Part 5
  • Part 6: First aid - Emergencies
  • First aid – Emergencies
  • Special techniques and equipment for rescue at height
  • Suspension trauma
  • Prevention of suspension trauma
  • Precautions
  • How to behave at the scene of an accident
  • In case of emergency
  • Cardiac arrest
  • CPR
  • Artificial respiration
  • Watch, listen, feel – clear airways
  • Video
  • Head injury
  • Broken bone
  • Part 6
  • Conclusion
  • Conclusion
  • Survey EN 
  • Exam
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever