Working at Heights: Construction

In affiliation with Scott A. Smith

CHIEF PREVENTION OFFICER APPROVED PROVIDER

Full Day Training

GENERAL COURSE OVERVIEW

When working in areas where there is a risk of exposure to a fall hazard this course will provide the basic knowledge required to work safely. Safe practices and procedures for working at heights specified in the Green Book, (Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations) will be covered.

Our Working at Heights training is a full day (the course length may vary depending on class size and experience of participants).

Part 1:

Part One: Rights and Responsibilities

• Identification of the Hazards of Working at Heights

• Eliminating or Controlling the Hazards of Working at Heights

• Warning Methods and Physical Barriers

• Ladders and Similar Equipment

• Personal Fall Protection Equipment

Part 2: Working at Heights Practical Equipment Course

• Barriers and other fixed equipment

• Personal Fall Protection Equipment

• Anchor Points

• Work Positioning Systems

• Work Access Equipment and Platforms

• Platforms Rescue Planning

Evaluation and Proof of Completion

Names of participants and Photo ID are required the day of the training. All participants will be required to complete and pass a written test with a 75% mark. Proof of completion will be provided

Saturday dates are available to accommodate work schedules.

$150 + HST (includes training, proof of completion- temporary wallet card, registration with the MOLTSD).

Working at Heights Training Refresher

In affliation with Scott A. Smith

CHIEF PREVENTION OFFICER APPROVED

GENERAL COURSE OVERVIEW

This Construction Refresher has been designed to reinforce key learning outcomes of the original working at heights training. Participants must demonstrate their continued knowledge of the correct use of fall protection equipment. The program focuses on the practical portion from the full day training (the application and use of different fall protection systems, their parts and limitations).

Learners must demonstrate how to inspect the equipment, put on and take off the harness, and maintain 100% tie-off.

Our Working at Heights Refresher training is a half day (the course length may vary depending on class size and experience of participants).

Note: You must provide a learner ID # on the day of training, which can be found on the proof of training card issued by the Chief Prevention Officer or by calling the Ministry of Labour Health and Safety Contact Centre 1-877-202-0008

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize working at heights hazards

  • Explain the hierarchy of controls

  • Discuss safe work plans

  • Identify and assess when ladders are appropriate

  • Describe types of warning methods and physical barriers

  • Identify when warning methods and physical barriers are required

  • Discuss limitations, application, and storage of different fall protection systems

  • Calculate fall distances

  • Demonstrate how to inspect equipment, put on and take off a harness, and maintain 100% tie-off

  • Discuss the differences between permanent, temporary and structural anchors

  • Select the appropriate fall protection equipment when working in a platform

  • Explain the purpose, roles, and responsibilities of workplace parties with respect to a rescue plan

    Open enrolment classes available. Contact us to arrange a date and time that works for you.

    Saturday dates are available to accommodate work schedules.

    $95 + HST (includes training, proof of completion- temporary wallet card, registration with the MOLTSD).