Working At Heights

Working At Heights Training

Working at Height Training outlines the requirements for training programs that are submitted to the Chief Prevent Officer (CPO), for approval. This document should be read together with the Working at Heights Training Provider Standard. It outlines the requirements that training providers must meet to be approved by the CPO to provide a working at heights program.

This Working at Heights Training Standard supports consistent, quality training for Ontario workers with respect to core competencies necessary for working at heights. Training based on this standard can be tailored to address specific hazards in a particular sector or the common equipment and machinery that are used in that sector. As long as the learning outcomes set forth in the standard are met.

CPO Approved Training equips workers and supervisors with all the knowledge they need to work safely at heights and avoid fall-related accidents. Participants will learn how to properly select, inspect, maintain, and use a variety of fall protection systems and components. Safe-Tech programs comply with or exceed all applicable CSA Standard, Federal/Provincial regulations, and Ministry of Labour Guidelines. Training in Working at Heights is available on-site at the client’s location, in either a full or refresher format.

Classroom Training Content

• Current legislation and guidelines

• Identification of fall hazards

• Selection of equipment

• Understanding anchorage points

• Components and fall protection systems

• Principles of energy dissipation

• Calculating fall clearances

• Rescue plan importance

• Standards and regulations

• Selection and application of body support

• Maintenance and inspection of components