Program Description

This program provides workers who have already completed an CPO-approved working at heights course with a refresher course in the basics of implementing fall protection systems at their workplaces. Participants receive up-to-date information on the legislative requirements of fall protection, including how to recognize, assess, and control fall hazards. They will also have opportunities to practice identifying deficiencies while inspecting fall protection equipment.

Each participant must provide a phone number and email address to register the record of training with the MLITSD and should have completed Basic Occupational Health and Safety Awareness training under Reg. 297/13.

Program Content

This course combines classroom learning and hands-on activities. Topics include:

• The Fall Protection Hierarchy
• Hazard Elimination/Guardrails/Barriers
• Fall Protection Systems
• Work Access Equipment and Platforms

Prerequsites

IHSA's Working at Heights – Fundamentals of Fall Prevention course or an equivalent working at heights course that was approved by the CPO after April 1, 2015.

Personal Protective Equipment

Participants must wear appropriate clothing, as well as CSA-certified head, foot, and eye protection. We ask that you bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE) and that it is maintained and in good working order as per the manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements. If you do not have the necessary PPE, you will not be able to complete the program and will be asked to reschedule when you have the proper clothing and equipment.

Learning Evaluation

To obtain a certificate of completion for this program, participants must be present for the full program and meet the following requirements:
1. Complete the written multiple-choice test and achieve a grade of 75%.
2. Complete the practical demonstrations.

IHSA will issue a temporary certificate of completion to successful participants. A permanent certificate of completion will be issued by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.

Participants must bring a valid piece of photo ID to the training program to confirm their registration (e.g., Driver’s License, Permanent Resident Card, Passport, Student Card).

Each participant must provide a phone number and email address to register the record of training with the MLITSD.

A Working at Heights - Refresher course must be taken every three years to maintain certification.

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.