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 and Pricing

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: Jan 29, 2026 - To: Dec 22, 2026
City: Any
Region: Any

ihsa_EventNumberCourseNameDateCityLocation 
E127805Entry Level Construction Training1/29/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Course is full
E127541Entry Level Construction Training2/17/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E126561Entry Level Construction Training3/16/2026 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E126097Entry Level Construction Training3/31/2026 8:30:00 AMChathamChristian Labor Association of Canada Chatham Register
E128199Entry Level Construction Training4/13/2026 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus Waterloo Register
E129887Entry Level Construction Training4/22/2026 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada Cambridge Register
E127554Entry Level Construction Training4/27/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E126448Entry Level Construction Training4/29/2026 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 Point Edward Register
E126308Entry Level Construction Training5/6/2026 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E128631Entry Level Construction Training5/20/2026 8:00:00 AMOttawaOttawa Skills Development Centre Register
E126577Entry Level Construction Training5/28/2026 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E127326Entry Level Construction Training6/1/2026 8:00:00 AMSudburyIHSA Training Centre - Sudbury Register
E126853Entry Level Construction Training6/24/2026 8:00:00 AMKingstonKingston Construction Association Register
E129911Entry Level Construction Training6/29/2026 8:00:00 AMCambridgeChristian Labour Association of Canada Cambridge Register
E126742Entry Level Construction Training7/2/2026 8:00:00 AMBowmanvilleIHSA Training Centre - Bowmanville Register
E126588Entry Level Construction Training7/7/2026 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E130293Entry Level Construction Training7/22/2026 8:00:00 AMBrantfordBest Western Brantford Register
E128266Entry Level Construction Training7/27/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E128520Entry Level Construction Training8/5/2026 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus Waterloo Register
E126449Entry Level Construction Training8/26/2026 8:00:00 AMPoint EdwardIBEW Local 530 Point Edward Register
E128525Entry Level Construction Training10/15/2026 8:00:00 AMWaterlooKnights of Columbus Waterloo Register
E126609Entry Level Construction Training10/29/2026 8:00:00 AMTimminsIHSA Training Centre - Timmins Register
E131182Entry Level Construction Training11/9/2026 8:00:00 AMTorontoVoyager Training Centre - IHSA Register
E126342Entry Level Construction Training11/11/2026 8:00:00 AMLondonLondon District Construction Association Register
E126269Entry Level Construction Training12/21/2026 8:00:00 AMWindsorWindsor Safety Village Register