Fall Protection Training: Ontario Working at Heights

Learning Objectives

The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training (O. Reg. 297/13) requires employers to ensure that workers on construction projects successfully complete a working at heights training program if they use specified fall protection systems. These training programs are designed to meet this new standard will improve knowledge about fall hazards and safety practices.

Note: This training is available dependent on location. Get in touch with us today for more details.

Who Should Attend

The new training requirement is for workers on construction projects who use any of the following methods of fall protection:

• Travel restraint system
• Fall restricting system, Fall arrest system
• Work belt
• Safety belt

Maximum Number of Participants

12

Duration

8 hours

Record of Training

You’ll be provided with proof of training after successfully completing both the in-class and practical portions of the program – ministry inspectors will take enforcement action against any workers who are not compliant with the new program standards.