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Credential:
CPO Approved Course (3 Year Certification)
Group Size:
12 max per course
Delivery:
Monthly Public Courses & Private Courses
Location:
Stratford, Ontario
Cost:
$180 (No HST Required)

Course Description

About the Course

Hazard Alert! Protect yourself! Falls are the number one leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. Lower your risk of an accident by learning about fall hazards, safe working practices when working at heights and how to correctly use your fall protection equipment.  

This full day program is approved by the Chief Prevention Officer in Ontario meeting the requirements of the Working at Heights Training Standard. This program is designed for workers in the Ontario construction industry who must complete the required training (Ontario Regulation 213/91 (Construction Projects)).  

This Working at Heights Program is delivered by Mentor Safety Consultants PRO-34577.

The program consists of a combination of theory and practical modules and provides trainees with the necessary knowledge to safely perform their duties while working at heights.

Course Content:

Module 1 Working at Heights Basic Theory Module (4.0 Hours)

  • 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

Module 2 Working at Heights Practical Equipment Module (4.0 Hours)

  • Barriers and Safety Nets
  • Personal Fall Protection Equipment
  • Anchor Points
  • Work Positioning Systems
  • Work Access Equipment
  • Platforms Rescue Planning

Program Objectives: The purpose of Working at Heights training is to establish a threshold criterion of high quality, consistent training for Ontario workers who work at heights. This strengthens workplace safety culture, improves worker knowledge and helps reduce the number of fall-related incidents, injuries, and fatalities.

Who would benefit: Anyone who works at a height of 3 meters or higher must be trained by a CPO Approved Working at Heights provider.

Regulations and Guidelines: This is a Chief Prevention Officer Approved course. Upon completion, learners will be compliant with the Occupations Health and Safety Act in Ontario with regard to working at heights.

Requirements: Photo I.D. must be presented by participants to the trainer at the beginning of class. Proper footwear is required, no open-toe shoes or high heeled shoes allowed.

Upcoming Working At Heights course dates in Stratford:
  • March 13, 2024 (8:30am-4:30pm)
  • April 10, 2024 (8:30am-4:30pm)
  • May 15, 2024 (8:30am-4:30pm)
  • June 5, 2024 (8:30am-4:30pm)
  • July 17, 2024 (8:30am-4:30pm)
  • August 7, 2024 (8:30am-4:30pm)
  • September 11, 2024 (8:30am-4:30pm)

To book a spot in one of our upcoming public courses or for additional information, contact us at 519-801-8641, or info@technicaltraininggroup.org.

If you have 8 or more employees that require training, we would be more than happy to deliver a private course. We are also available to come to your location to deliver the course if this is more convenient.

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