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Working at Heights and Rescue
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Important Notice About Select Training Locations
Proof of Vaccination at Select Training Locations
Starting Sept 22, 2021, the Government of Ontario will require all participants who attend IHSA training courses in selected locations to be fully vaccinated. Participants attending events at these locations must provide proof of vaccination upon arrival. Unvaccinated participants who have a medical exemption must provide proof of exemption. Unvaccinated participants who do not meet the medical exemption requirements will not be permitted to participate in events at these locations and will have to be rescheduled for another date.
Exceptions to these requirements are in place for those who attend events at the facilities listed in this document.
Mandatory Use of Masks at IHSA Facilities and IHSA Hosted Events
Please note that the use of face masks or face coverings will still be required from all attendees at all IHSA facilities, or at IHSA-hosted events, regardless of vaccination status.
Persons who meet the exemption requirements outlined in their local municipal by-laws (i.e., those who have underlying medical conditions) must notify IHSA at least 10 business days prior to the start date of their event to allow for reasonable accommodation to be made that will ensure the safety of other participants and IHSA staff. Those who fail to provide IHSA with 10 business days’ notice may be required to reschedule their event.
Program Description
This is an entry-level course for workers and supervisors who work aloft where traditional fall protection is not sufficient. This may include engineered structures and natural landscapes such as trees. This program is in accordance with the standards of the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT). This will enable participants to learn basic rope access and rescue techniques.
Program Content
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Interpretation of relevant regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Legislative requirements
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Fall protection
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Working at height risk assessment
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Equipment inspection
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Practical working at height and rescue techniques
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Knots
Who Should Attend?
Personnel who may be involved in accessing work at heights and those who may be required to perform a rescue while suspended by rope.
Personal Protective Equipment / What to Bring
Participants are required to bring their own CSA-approved head, eye, hand, and foot protection, traffic vest, and suitable work clothes. Attendees will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and clothing.
NOTE
This program is physically demanding and successful completion involves a complete practical assessment on the final day. Those attendees who do not perform the minimum requirements will be required to repeat the course at a later date.
NOTE
Delivery of this program at your facility will require a suitable space to complete the practical portion of the program as well as the required equipment. Please check with your IHSA Consultant/Trainer for specific requirements.
Program
Details
Price Per Participant at
IHSA Facility
Total Course Price at
Your Facility
Program Duration
5 Days
Member Fee
$845.00
Member Fee
$6,050.00
Max Participants
6
Non-member Fee
$1,690.00
Non-member Fee
$12,100.00