Working At Heights Training

Our Working At Heights program and certification provide workers with the knowledge required for the safe use and operation of equipment for working at heights. Students will learn to recognize fall hazards and apply the proper safety measures.

The key objective of the course is to teach operators how to increase the efficient use of elevating work platforms and reduce their risk of injury and damage to equipment, products, and buildings.

This training includes both a theory and practical component. The theory component covers the following:

• Legal responsibilities
• Identification of hazards and controls
• Fall Prevention
• Ladder Safety
• Guard Rails
• Travel Restraints

The practical component consists of the following:

• Personal Fall Protection Equipment
• Barriers and bump lines
• Anchor systems and platforms

Rescue Planning

Refresher training will be required every three years under the new Working at Heights standards.

CPO Approved

F.A.S.T. Rescue is an approved training provider for the Ontario Working At Heights program. Our Working from Heights Training Program meets the latest Ontario training requirements.

Certificate Issued

Students who successfully complete this 8-hour training course will receive a certificate from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as confirmation of their education and this certificate will be valid for 3 years.

Materials Provided

All course materials will be provided. Harnesses will be provided for use during training.

Assessment

Full Course: Written and practical exam, Refresher: Practical exam, All exams have a pass mark of at least 75%

Cancellations

Public training sessions: Cancellations with more than 2 days notice will be subject to a cancellation fee of $25. There will be no refunds for cancellations within 2 days.

Private training sessions: Cancellations with more than 7 days notice will not be subject to a cancellation fee. Cancellations or rescheduling with 3-7 days notice incurs a cancellation fee of 35% of the total estimated cost of the private training session.

Cancellations or rescheduling within 2 days of the course will be charged the total estimated cost of the private training session.

Prerequisite

Full Course: None, Refresher: Working At Heights Certificate/Refresher Certificate