Working at Heights Courses in Ontario for Construction Did you know that Ontario companies spent $52M paying for work-related compensation and other losses in 2015, on workplace fall injuries alone? Working at Heights training is important to keep all workers safe, and it is required by the law. If you want to learn how to [...]
Working at Heights Training in Ontario Did you know that the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) requires workers working on Construction Projects to complete Working at Heights training? Right now, there is currently a two-year transition period for workers who, prior to April 1, 2015, met the fall protection training requirements [...]
This page on the different levels of Working at Heights training has been prepared as a resource summary and central location for related information to help workplace parties and employers understand some of their obligations under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). It is not legal advice. If you have questions regarding Working [...]
Working At Heights - Be Aware Of Ticket Expiry The law requires employers to provide Working At Heights training by an approved provider for their employees. Did you know that Working At Heights training records only last for three years? After the three year mark, workers must take a refresher course in order renew their Working [...]
Safety Pin Campaign Ontario You may have recently seen pictures on the news of people wearing safety pins or even heard brief statements about the "safety pin campaign." But what is the safety pin campaign exactly? The campaign began in the U.K. after the country voted to leave the European Union (often referred to as "Brexit"). [...]
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Working At Heights Refresher Training Course Did you know that Working At Heights training is valid for three years from the date the worker completes an approved training course with an approved training provider? After three years, a Working At Heights refresher training course is required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). [...]
WWOCS Ontario Approved Trainer What is a WWOCS Ontario approved trainer, and why does it matter? WWOCS stands for the Water and Wastewater Certification System. The Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO) is the body in Ontario that approves both safety trainers and courses. ACUTE is an OWWCO and CPO certified Working at Heights training provider in [...]
Employers must meet a number of health and safety training requirements of the provincial government of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Click here to see upcoming ACUTE training and how our trainers and courses help you meet the Ontario standards for safety, workplace harassment, hazardous materials, and regulatory auditing. Employers must not only meet regulatory requirements but also ensure employees [...]
Employers are required by law to provide working at heights training for employees through an approved provider, supporting consistent outcomes that help safeguard your employees working at elevated risk. Click here for ACUTE's proven working at heights certification course, helping clients get certified in 8 hours and developing skills and confidence to work at new levels of safety. Why Employers Should [...]
