Learn more about the Working at Heights Refreshers below! You can receive the most comprehensive training from Acute Safety Services. Stay safe – Contact us today.
Working At Heights Refreshers: 3 Things You Must Know
1. When you need to take it
According to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the introductory Working at Heights refresher is “valid for three years from the date of successful completion of an approved program.”
Therefore, in order to maintain the validity of your certification, take a refresher course from an approved provider within three years of the date of successfully completing the program.
As a reminder, Ontario Regulation 213/91 – Construction Projects states that Working at Heights training is mandatory if you are a construction project worker and if you will use any of the following:
- Travel restraint system
- Fall restricting system
- Fall arrest system
- Safety net
- Work belt OR safety belt
If you don’t work in construction but you work in industrial, mining, or healthcare sectors, you will also find the content comprehensive and relevant to your workplace.
Construction workers must take Working at Heights refreshers every 3 years.
2. What you will learn
Working at Heights refreshers involve four-hour sessions that lead you through the practical module presented at the initial course.
For instance, here’s what you can expect, using ACUTE’s course as a model:
Working at Heights (Practical Module)
- Fall prevention/protection system requirements and limitations
- A-B-C component selection, inspection, use
- Harness inspection and fitting exercise & evaluation
- Lanyard inspection exercise and evaluation
- Travel restraint, fall arrest set-up exercise & evaluation
- 100% tie-off exercise and evaluation
- Ladders, scaffolds, and elevating work platforms
- Rescue plan – components and purpose
- Safe work strategies and safe anchor exercise
A written evaluation will take place at the end of the session to ensure your understanding and retention.
You also need to make sure you bring your Government-issued photo identification, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Proof of Training card, comfortable clothing, and closed-toe footwear.
Be sure to wear appropriate footwear to Working at Heights refresher courses
3. Where to get the best Working at Heights Refreshers
ACUTE’s Working at Heights refreshers provide theoretical and practical training and evaluation, provided by highly skilled and experienced instructors.
At the end of the four hours, you’ll be more adept in:
- 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 Working at Heights refreshers!
Trust ACUTE for the Best Working at Heights Refreshers!
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.
“Acute Safety & Safety Services has been provided OABA members in the agri business sector with excellent training services since January, 2018. OABA recommends ACUTE as a quality health and safety training provider.” – Dave Buttenham
Read More Testimonials Here!
ACUTE is located in Waterloo, Ontario, and services customers from cities such as Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Milton, Kitchener, London, Guelph, and others across Ontario.
