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PSHSA is officially approved by the Ontario Chief Prevention Officer as meeting the working at heights training program and provider standards. Our program covers both the theory and practical requirements outlined in the standard. The content in these courses includes:
- Rights and responsibilities related to working at heights under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- General hazard recognition for working at heights
- Hierarchy of controls
- Safety procedures for warning methods and physical barriers
- Safety procedures for ladders and similar equipment
- An introduction to personal fall protection equipment
- Barriers and safety nets
- Personal fall protection equipment
- Anchor points
- Work positioning systems, work access and platforms
- Rescue planning
Under the new Working at Heights training legislation you will be required to take refresher training every 3 years.
Working at Heights Training Program – Traditional Classroom
This full day program includes the basic information about how to work at heights safely, as well as practical application of skills. Our leading experts facilitate the day onsite at your organization. When you are done you will know the hazards and how to protect yourself. The practical session ensures you know how to use, inspect, don and doff your equipment. This delivery option is ideal for those learners who are new to working at heights and would benefit from interactive discussion and active application of the learning.
Course Cost: $165/per person
Working at Heights Refresher Training – Traditional Classroom
This full day program includes the basic information about how to work at heights safely, as well as practical application of skills. When you are done you will know the hazards and how to protect yourself. The practical session, delivered by our experts, ensures you know how to use, inspect, don and doff your equipment. This delivery option is ideal for those learners who are new to working at heights and would benefit from interactive discussion and active application of the learning. Our leading experts facilitate the day.
Course Cost: $90/per person
The PSHSA Difference – Technology Driven Resources and Expertise
When new regulations and requirements come into effect it can feel overwhelming. The changing and increasingly complex work environment means that employees need to be trained continuously to stay current and to stay competitive. Our facilitators have received industry best practice training from our lead instructor who has over 15 years experience in Working at Heights and Rope Rescue training. He works with all trainers to ensure the highest quality instruction techniques with sector relevant experience so that training is specific to your job and the type of working at heights scenarios you face on a daily basis. This combination of practical experience is key at PSHSA to ensure relevant and exceptional learning results. Our trainers have also worked in such industries as Hydro and Construction among others to ensure specific tactics that will provide confidence for your workers as they experience our differentiated training approach.
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More About Ontario Working at Heights Training Requirements
As of April 1, 2015 you are required to have training through a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development approved training provider if you work on a construction project and use any of the following methods of fall protection:
- Travel restraint systems
- Fall restricting systems
- Fall arrest systems
- Safety nets
- Work belts or safety belts
It is recommended that you do a proper assessment of your work to see if this training is required, but some examples of jobs that could require this training include:
- Construction Activities and Trades
- Students in Specialist High Skills Major programs
- Facility Maintenance
