Program Description

Construction is a unique, dynamic industry characterized by workplaces and workforces that change constantly. Through the course of a project, ten or more employers may be involved with many different trades on site. These multi-trade workplaces are what set the construction industry apart from all others. As injuries and fatalities continue to occur year after year, health and safety should remain everyone’s top priority.

This program provides general information on hazards and hazard recognition in the construction industry with a focus on occupational health and legal implications of health and safety. Participants will learn how to prevent injuries and fatalities as well as how to protect themselves on construction jobsites.

This is an awareness program only and is not intended to certify participants for work in any construction setting requiring certification. Job-specific training must also be conducted by the employer for every construction worker.

 

Program Content

  • Legal Framework
  • Hazard Identification and Control
  • Hazardous Energy Control
  • Occupational Health
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Fire Protection, Emergency Procedures, and Injury Reporting
  • General Site Conditions
  • Fall Protection
  • Ladders and Work Platforms
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Materials Handling and Hoisting & Rigging
  • Mobile Equipment and Vehicles
  • Common Tools in Construction
 

Who Should Attend?

Anyone considering entering the construction industry or construction workers new to their job or trade. Future site supervisors may also benefit from taking this course.

 

NOTE

This program meets one of the requirements of the Agreement for Construction Sector Labour Mobility between Ontario and Quebec. This requirement was previously met by IHSA's Construction Health and Safety – Basic course, which was discontinued in April 2022.

This program is also available in eLearning format; however, the eLearning format will not be accepted under the Ontario-Quebec Mobility Agreement. For those wanting to work in Quebec under this Agreement, the in-class ELC course is required.

 

Program Evaluation

A certificate of completion for this program will be issued to participants who achieve 75% on a final multiple-choice knowledge evaluation.

 

Important Notices & Accommodations

AODA Accommodations

IHSA is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all customers who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our goods or services. Individuals requesting accommodation are asked to advise IHSA of the nature of accommodation that is required by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-263-5024.

Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
2 Days
Member Fee
$100
Member Fee
$1,425
Max Participants
20
Non-member Fee
$100
Non-member Fee
$2,850

Session Details


From: May 20, 2025 - To: Dec 03, 2025
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E119007Entry Level Construction Training5/20/2025 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Course is full
E119396Entry Level Construction Training6/23/2025 8:00:00 AMWindsorWindsor Safety Village Register
E120266Entry Level Construction Training7/2/2025 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E120324Entry Level Construction Training7/2/2025 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E119843Entry Level Construction Training7/29/2025 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E120632Entry Level Construction Training8/5/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E120591Entry Level Construction Training8/6/2025 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus - Waterloo Register
E121095Entry Level Construction Training9/4/2025 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E120244Entry Level Construction Training10/28/2025 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E119866Entry Level Construction Training10/29/2025 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E120168Entry Level Construction Training10/29/2025 8:00:00 AMBellevilleBest Western Belleville Register
E121012Entry Level Construction Training11/18/2025 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus - Waterloo Register
E122349Entry Level Construction Training11/20/2025 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E122469Entry Level Construction Training12/2/2025 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register