Debate rages over the merits of working at heights training online vs. in person. If you’re on the fence, trust Acute Safety & Safety Services. We make sure you get the best possible training to remain safe on the job.

Working at Heights Training Online vs. In Person

Ontario workplaces are divided into legislated sectors, and each is governed by sector-specific regulations that outline training requirements. Ontario Regulation 213/91 – Construction Projects governs construction work, including work completed at heights.

Working At Heights training is mandatory for any construction project workers who use any of the following methods of fall equipment:

Travel restraint system
Fall restricting system
Fall arrest system
Safety net
Work belt OR safety belt

For more on training required for construction, click here.

Taking working at heights training online is an option in today’s digital age. However, it’s not necessarily the best way to go. It does seem convenient though, right? With e-learning models, all you need is a computer and internet access and you are ready to go! However, there are many limitations to consider.

Benefits of in-person training over online

Practical

Making sure everyone on your team gets the necessary screen time to complete online working at heights training can be a bit of a logistical nightmare. With in-person training, you can book everyone into one or two sessions and gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing this essential training has been crossed off the to-do list!

Hands-on

There’s only so much you can glean from a screen. Online training is limited in form and content in that it’s a set presentation with little to no opportunity for participation. Due to the nature of this work, it’s important to keep it as fresh and active as possible in order to maximize learning and retention.

Opportunities for discussion

The ability to ask questions of the instructor is key. Watching videos and taking quizzes can help prove you know the information enough to pass the course, but for the training to be truly effective, open discussion and personal interaction are vital.

Bouncing ideas off others

Related to the point above, it’s important to be able to converse with fellow workers who’ll be engaged in tasks that involve working at heights on a daily basis. There may be issues related specifically to your workplace that need discussing, and these contextual conversations can’t happen in isolation.

Good for team building

Getting out of the workplace for a day can boost morale, and being able to attend a course with your teammates can be great for building rapport. Don’t underestimate the value of strengthening the team. Those bonds can go a long way in terms of accident prevention and safety awareness.

For more, read our article on Issues and Limitations with Online Working at Heights Training in Ontario.

Practical, hands-on WAH training can’t be beat.

How you can get the best working at heights training

ACUTE’s world-class health and safety training facility features a fully functional construction site and exposes you to simulated hazards. Our facility also features:

Industry-standard health and safety equipment and technologies
Simulation areas for a full suite of training programs (i.e. working at heights, confined space, and hazardous materials)
Classroom facilities for lecture and technical training delivery
Rescue mannequins for confined space rescue and hazardous material controls.

ACUTE offers a health and safety training center unlike any other, engineered to deliver world-class working at heights training with real tools and real hazard scenarios.

The training facility offers immersive hazard scenarios and simulations that help your team gain experience alongside real challenges, tools, and context.

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Trust ACUTE for working at heights training!

With ACUTE, you will experience the best comprehensive, hands-on working at heights training.

Here are some additional ways that ACUTE goes beyond government compliance in Ontario health and safety training.

Open Door Instructor-Student Partnership: ACUTE’s training services emphasize client participation. Staff foster relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice moving forward.
Serving Your Team and Industry: With a vast array of clients in the 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 staff offers 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 a passion for training.

“Knowledgeable and professional trainers that understand the practical applications of the material they teach. They were able to give me confidence to go and use my training – exactly what I wanted.”