Working at Heights Training Collingwood is available through F.A.S.T. Rescue, your approved training provider in Collingwood, Ontario.
Our Working at Heights Training Program in Collingwood complies with the latest Ontario training standards. This course equips workers with essential knowledge for the safe use and operation of equipment when working at heights.
Upon successfully completing the course, participants will be able to identify fall hazards and implement appropriate safety measures. The primary goal is to educate workers about their rights and responsibilities when working at heights, how to work safely and comply with regulatory requirements, and how to select, inspect, and use industry-standard personal fall arrest equipment, including harnesses and lanyards.
Booking Your Training Session:
To schedule your Working at Heights Training in Collingwood, please contact us with your preferred date and the number of attendees. You can reach us through our website or by phone. Once we receive your details, we’ll guide you through the booking process and finalize your reservation. After confirmation, we’ll email you with all the necessary details, including the start time and any additional information needed for your training session.
Course Overview:
During this course, participants will learn about:
- The Law
- Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations
- Roles, rights, and responsibilities of competent persons and workers
- Understanding the employer’s safety policy and program
- Workers’ rights
- The Internal Responsibility System
- Regulations, enforcement, fines, and penalties
Fall Protection System Training
- Identifying fall hazards
- Methods to eliminate hazards
- Procedures for working alone
- Understanding the Hierarchy of Control Measures
- Fall prevention regulations
- Conducting workplace inspections
Fall Prevention
- Use of guardrails, protective covers, warning barriers, and travel restraint systems
Fall Protection Systems and Personal Protective Equipment
- Different types of fall prevention systems
- Selection, inspection, and setup of personal fall protection equipment
- Setting up anchor points
- Emergency rescue procedures
- Understanding suspension trauma
Ladders and Other Access Equipment
- Proper use of ladders, scaffolds, powered elevating work platforms, and suspended access equipment
- Workplace-specific training
Certification and Materials:
- Certification: Upon completing this 8-hour training session, participants will receive a certificate approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO).
- Provided Materials: All necessary course materials and workbooks will be supplied.
Breaks and Lunch: Participants will have several 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break. Please make your own arrangements for lunch.
Public Training: To enroll in our Working at Heights public training program, visit our website, select your preferred training date, and add the required number of seats to your cart by clicking “Book Now.”
Approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO)
- MLITSD Approved Training Provider ID: PRO-34854
- MLITSD Program ID for Working at Heights: WAH-34854
For more information or to book your training session, please contact us today!