Our training program aligns with the latest Ontario requirements, ensuring workers have the essential knowledge to safely use and operate equipment when working at heights.

Upon successfully completing the course, participants will be able to identify fall hazards and implement the correct safety measures. The course’s primary goal is to educate operators on their rights and responsibilities, the importance of safe practices in compliance with regulations, and how to select, inspect, and use industry-standard fall arrest equipment, such as harnesses and lanyards.

BOOKING PROCESS

To book your Working at Heights Training session in Peterborough, please contact us with your preferred date and the number of participants. You can reach us via our website or by phone.

Once we have your details, we will guide you through the booking process and confirm your session. After confirmation, you will receive an email with all necessary information, including the start time and any additional details you might need.

COURSE OUTLINE

This course covers:

• The Law: A review of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, including:

  • Definition of a competent person and worker
  • Roles, rights, and responsibilities
  • Employer’s safety policies and programs
  • Workers’ rights
  • Internal Responsibility System
  • Regulations, enforcement, and penalties

• Fall Protection System Training: Including hazard recognition, elimination, and the Hierarchy of Control Measures, as well as:

  • Regulations for fall prevention
  • Workplace inspections

• Fall Prevention:

  • Guardrails, protective covers, warning barriers (bump lines), and travel restraint systems

• Fall Protection Systems and Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Understanding fall prevention systems
  • Selection and inspection of personal fall protection equipment and components
  • Setup of fall protection equipment and anchor points
  • Emergency rescue procedures and suspension trauma

• Ladders and Other Access Equipment:

  • Review of ladders, scaffolds, powered elevating work platforms, and suspended access equipment

• Workplace-Specific Training

Training Accreditation

Our Working at Heights Training in Peterborough is approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO). We hold the MLITSD Approved Training Provider ID: PRO-34854, and our Working at Heights Program ID is WAH-34854.

Certificate Awarded

After completing the 8-hour training session, participants will receive a CPO-approved certificate confirming their training.

Materials Provided

All necessary course materials and workbooks will be supplied.

Breaks and Lunch

The schedule includes several 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break. Participants should make their own lunch arrangements.

Public Training

Visit our Working at Heights public training page, choose your preferred date, and select the number of seats you need by clicking “Book Now.”