The need for fall protection training is critical, regardless of the province where you work. The hazards do not change from province to province. The definitions of working at heights, or when you require fall protection training may differ from province to province, but the underlying hazards do not change. There is no equivalency for… Read more »
Do I need Fall Protection Equipment on an Elevated Work Platform?
Elevated work platforms, or EWPs, are excellent tools that can be used to substitute ladders and scaffolds, and provide a potentially safer means of performing work at an elevation. These systems do require training on proper operation, maintenance, and personal fall protection systems while in use. Depending on where in Canada you are working, you… Read more »
Understanding The Working At Heights Refresher & Training Requirements
In Ontario, the Construction Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91) requires that workers who use fall protection systems are adequately trained and that the training meets the Working at Heights training requirements under O. Reg. 297/13. This training is designed to provide a basic understanding of rights and responsibilities of working at heights as well as an… Read more »
Do I need training to wear a safety harness?
Do I need training to wear a safety harness? The simple answer is yes, you require training to wear a safety harness. The bigger questions are: Why do I need to wear a safety harness? Why is this training so important? A safety harness is, by definition, a piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that… Read more »
Confined Space Entry Roles and Responsibilities
A person is considered to have entered into a confined space when their body passes through an opening into an area, meaning that just reaching your arm into a confined space is considered entry and would require training. Each province has a slightly different definition of a confined space, but there are 4 common… Read more »
Online Ladder Safety Training
This Online Ladder Safety Training will guide you through all aspects of Ladders including: hazard identification, ladder types, set up, PPE, Maintenance, storage & handling, and inspection.
Safety Harness Requirements in 2019
Know your rights and responsibilities around working at heights, and what personal protective equipment you need to stay safe.
Working at Heights & Fall Protection Training Explained
Are you looking at heights training but wondering about the many options? Let me break it down by explaining the difference between Working at Heights and Fall Protection. What is Working at Heights Training? Let’s start with Working at Heights. This program has become a regulatory requirement for people who work in the construction industry… Read more »