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).
As of April 1, 2017, all workers must be trained on the new Working At Heights standard (extended to October 1, 2017).
There is currently a two-year transition period for workers who completed the fall protection training requirements set out in subsection 26.2(1) of Ontario Regulation 213/91 – Construction Projects prior to April 1, 2015. For more information on keeping your employees safe at work, contact the experts at ACUTE now!
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Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Refresher Training Course
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) requires workers to complete a CPO-approved half-day Working At Heights refresher training course after three years under the O. Reg. 297/13: Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training.
According to the MLITSD, workers do not need to re-take the training course if they change employers, as long as they are still within the three-year window from when they took their last Working At Heights course. An approved trainer must provide proof as soon as the worker has completed any Working At Heights training course.
Who Needs Working At Heights Training?
Ontario workplaces are divided into legislated sectors. Each sector is governed by sector-specific regulations that outline training requirements. Ontario Regulation 213/91 – Construction Projects governs construction work, including working at heights. Working At Heights training is mandatory for any construction project workers who use any of the following methods of fall equipment:
- A travel restraint system ✓
- A fall restricting system ✓
- A fall arrest system ✓
- A safety net ✓
- A work belt ✓
- A safety belt ✓
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Why Working At Heights Refresher Training?
Working At Heights training and refresher training is required by the government. The government will penalize anyone who doesn’t comply with this requirement. However, there are other great reasons for workers to stay up to date with their Working At Heights training.
Working At Heights training is the easiest way to reinforce best work practices. It’s easy for anyone to fall into a rut, using the quickest or most familiar techniques instead of the safest ones. Refresher training reminds workers how important safety and proper practices are.
Did you know that falls are the number one cause of critical injuries and deaths of construction workers in Ontario? (Source – Ontario.ca). According to the Ontario Construction sector plan 2017-2018, workers may be at increased risk of falling due to the following hazards:
- Missing protective devices such as guardrails
- Poorly maintained protective devices
- Poor lighting, slippery surfaces, and other poor housekeeping practices
- Lack of personal protective equipment or misuse of personal protective equipment
- Improper training and other poor work practices such as rushing to meet deadlines, taking shortcuts, etc.
Proper training can help solve all the fall hazards listed above. From identifying hazards such as poor housekeeping to understanding how to wear protective equipment and learning and modeling good work practices, the Working At Heights refresher training course reviews all information and techniques from the Working At Heights training course. When it comes to refresher training, every workplace and client is different. Depending on how much information needs to be reviewed and how much content needs to be covered, course length can range from 4-8 hours.
Who Needs Working At Heights Refresher Training?
Workers who need refresher training have been on the job for at least three years. This means they are likely to be more experienced workers and may be role models to others. Working At Heights refresher training can help transfer knowledge from worker to worker – if more experienced workers practice proper, safe techniques, others will too.
Even the most experienced workers need refresher training. On January 17, 2017, The Vancouver Sun reported: “An experienced worker grievously injured last week when a high wind apparently flung him off a third-floor construction site in Saanich has died.”
Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon headline. On January 30, 2017, CBC News reported that a construction worker in his early 40s died after falling 12.5 metres at a construction site. Working At Heights training is important for workers of all ages and experience levels.
ACUTE’s Working At Heights Training Course
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ACUTE is a Cheif Prevention Officer approved Working At Heights training provider. ACUTE’s Working At Heights training provides both theory and hands-on practical training and evaluation, provided by highly skilled and experienced instructors. ACUTE’s Working At Heights training and refresher training will provide participants with:
- Fall prevention strategies and systems
- Fall protection systems
- Rescue plans
- Safe use of ladders, scaffolds, and elevating work platforms
- Harness inspections
To learn more about the knowledge and skills ACUTE’s Working At Heights Training Course provides, click here. If you’re ready to begin training, click here to register for a Working At Heights course today!
Stay Safe at Work With ACUTE!
Hands-on, practical training is the best way to keep employers and workers safe in the workplace! ACUTE is dedicated to workplace safety and understands the importance of course and training provider approval. Why get workplace safety training with ACUTE? Here are just some of the benefits of working with ACUTE.
- Open Door Instructor-Student Partnership – ACUTE’s training services emphasize client participation. Staff foster relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice anytime moving forward.
- Serving Your Team and Industry – With a vast array of clients in manufacturing, construction, health, academic, and government sectors, ACUTE brings the best safety practices from across the spectrum to your workplace.
- 100 Years Combined Experience – ACUTE provides comprehensive health and safety training, on-site safety services, and consulting services. With over 100 years of combined experience, our company staff offer more than theoretical or abstract ideas. ACUTE offers solutions.
- Track Record of Success – ACUTE is rated 4.9/5 stars on Google reviews, demonstrating a commitment to our clients, quality, and passion for training.
“We have relied on ACUTE for years to train our staff and
keep them safe on the job site.”
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