Falls are a major cause of injury and death in Ontario workplaces. The vast majority of these accidents are falls from heights—even though the height may be no more than two or three metres. Most of these injuries and deaths have happened because fall protection was either missing or not used.
In Ontario, employers are required to provide workers with fall-protection training if the workers will be exposed to fall hazards. The links below contain helpful information about fall protection training, and ways to prevent fall accidents and fatalities.
If your workers face fall hazards, youre required to provide them with fall-protection training. Register them for IHSAs new program Working at Heights Fundamentals of Fall Prevention. We also offer a Working at Heights Instructor Workshop.
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M029 – Construction Health and Safety ManualContains everything you need to recognize and protect yourself against construction health and safety hazards. 350 pages. Revised, Nov 2010.
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W204 – Cover Floor Openings PosterThis poster reminds workers to cover all floor openings to prevent falls. Full Colour PDF. 8 1/2" x 11".
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W205 – Elements of a Safe Scaffold PosterThis poster illustrates the proper elements of a safe scaffold. Full Colour PDF. 8 1/2" x 11".
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M058KIT – Elevating Work Platforms: Training KitUse this industry-delivered program to train workers on the safe use of elevating work platforms. The program consists of a Trainer's Guide plus 5 User's Guides. By following the instructions in the Trainer's Guide, a competent person can deliver employee training. 2007 edition. Revised: March 2011.
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M058 – Elevating Work Platforms: User's GuideOrder extra copies of the User's Guides for the Elevating Work Platforms Training Kit (M058KIT). 2007 edition. .
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W020 – Elevator/Escalator Health and Safety ManualA health and safety manual developed for the Elevator and Escalator trades. 38 pages.
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M049 – Erecting and Dismantling Frame Shoring TowersA guide outlining the proper procedures for the erection and dismantling of frame shoring towers. 16 pages.
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FD046 – Fall Protection DVDUse this with IHSA's Basics of Fall Protection kit to deliver training on fall protection fundamentals. Covers legal responsibilities, hazards and controls. Colour.
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SMP003 – Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Safety Meeting PkgThis safety meeting package contains everything you need to conduct a multimedia safety meeting on fall protection equipment inspection.
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W201 – Fall Protection for Roofing PosterThis poster reminds you that roofing tools include fall protection. Print this poster and post at your workplace. Colour. 8 1/2" x 11". (PDF file).
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P042 – Fall Protection Poster Vinyl (Large)The largest version of the fall protection posters measures 17" x 22" and is printed on weather- and UV-resistant vinyl. It conveys the message, "Tie Off: Falls Are Killing Us". Full colour.
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S052 – Fall Protection StickersThere are two versions of the Fall Protection stickers which convey the messages "Tie Off" and "Falls Are Killing Us". They measure 2 1/2" in diameter and come in a sheet with 10 stickers per sheet.
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P044 – Falls Are Killing Us Poster (Small)The smaller version of the fall protection posters measures 8½ x 11 and conveys the message, "Falls Are Killing Us: Tie Off". 3-colour. Paper.
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P026 – Guardrails PosterThis poster reminds workers to "Place guardrails around openings". 17 x 22.
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M063 – Homebuilding Health and Safety ManualThis manual contains everything Homebuilders need to recognize and protect themselves against construction health and safety hazards. 2006 edition. As of Jan 2007, the pdf version is in colour.
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IHSA002 – IHSA Health and Safety CatalogueThe catalogue features a comprehensive list of the products, training, auditing, and consulting services we offer, along with descriptions, images, and prices. Also includes a training registration form and product order form. 2010 edition.
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W203 – Prevent Falls From Ladders PosterThis poster gives workers some helpful tips to prevent falls from ladders. Full Colour PDF. 8 1/2" x 11".
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W210 – Residential Roof Truss Installation ProceduresThe following procedures provide fall protection to workers during the placing and installation of roof trusses. The guide outlines three methods of installing roof trusses using three types of scaffolds. 21 pages. Black and white.
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V005 – Safety Talks ManualThe Safety Talks manual covers a wide variety of safety topics for the construction industry. By presenting the information in a concise and easily digestible format, you can prevent an injury or save a life in just 5 minutes. Revised May, 2008.
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IHSA004 – Tie Off It's the Law PosterThis double-sided poster reminds workers to tie off on construction sites. One side features a low-rise residential site and the other side a high-rise residential site. 17" x 22". Colour.
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P043 – Tie Off Poster (Small)The smaller version of the fall protection posters measures 8½ x 11 and conveys the message, "Tie Off: Falls Are Killing Us". 3-colour. Paper.
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W001 – Training Requirements ChartConstructors and employers are required to provide worker training. This chart compiles all the training requirements for each type of construction work. Revised, April 2012. 8 pages. Colour.
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S042 – Use Your Harness StickerThe "Use Your Harness" sticker measures 3 x 2.
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Safety on Swing StagesA Ministry of Labour health and safety inspector explains what he looks for during a swing stage inspection. |
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Fall Hazards in Low-Rise ConstructionA Ministry of Labour health and safety inspector talks about fall hazards on low-rise residential construction projects. |
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Spot the Fall Hazards: ConstructionThis tool, created by the Ministry of Labour, presents some common hazards that could lead to falls at low-rise construction projects. |
