WORKING AT HEIGHTS (CPO APPROVED)
Overview - Working at Heights Training -
As of April 1, 2015, employers must ensure that certain workers complete a working at heights training program that has been approved by the Chief Prevention Officer and delivered by an approved training provider before they can work at heights.
The training requirement is for workers on construction projects who use any of the following methods of fall protection:
- travel restraint systems
- fall restricting systems
- fall arrest systems
- safety nets
- work belts or safety belts
Course Content
- Recognition of fall hazards and implementation of appropriate measures to eliminate or control the fall hazards
- Discussions on the use of guardrails, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, swing stages, lifelines and body harnesses
- Review of the proper use of body harnesses, lanyards, shock absorber and tie off systems
- Inspection of fall systems
Includes
- PowerPoint presentation
- Hands-on training/testing with body harnesses
- Written test
- Upon successful completion each participant will receive a Record of Training
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Details
Intended for: All employees working at heights including aerial lifts
Valid for: Mandated retraining after 3 years
Offered: In-class and on-site - Max class size is 12
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