Can an Employer Require WAH Retraining Before Certification Expires?
An employer may require additional Working at Heights instruction, hands-on practice, or competency reassessment before a worker’s certificate expires when the work, equipment, hazards, or worker performance changes. This does not necessarily renew or replace the worker’s CPO-approved certificate. Ontario Working at Heights certification remains valid for three years, while employers must also ensure […]
Scissor Lift Training Requirements & Certification Course Ontario
Workers who operate scissor lifts in Ontario need Aerial Lift equipment training that covers the equipment they will use, its operating limitations, workplace hazards and emergency procedures. MEWP Operator training should include theory instruction, practical experience and an evaluation of the worker’s ability to operate the lift safely. Scissor lift training is not simply […]
Boom Lift Operator Training Course Ontario: CSA-Compliant
Boom lift training teaches workers how to inspect, position and operate boom-supported elevating work platforms safely. Achieve Safety’s Boom Lift Training course is a part of EWP training that starts from $185. Participants complete theory instruction, hands-on training and a practical operator evaluation. Successful participants receive an Achieve Safety Record of Training. The […]
Common Working at Heights Training Mistakes To Avoid Failing
Worried about failing Working at Heights training in Ontario? Here’s the truth most people don’t say: People rarely fail because the course is hard. They fail because they underestimate it. The Occupational Health and Safety Act and standards tied to Workplace Safety approved safety training are strict for a reason. Falls […]
Working at Heights Training Renewal With Refresher Course
Working at Heights certification in Ontario is valid for three years. Before the certificate expires, workers must complete a CPO-approved refresher course to remain legally compliant on construction projects. If certification expires, workers must stop working at height until refresher training is completed. What is Working at Heights Refresher Training? Working at Heights […]
Working at Heights Under 3m? – WAH Training Exemeptions
Is Working at Heights training required below 3 metres in Ontario? Learn about the 3m rule, exemptions, fall protection requirements, and employer responsibilities. Working at Heights training in Ontario is generally required on construction projects when workers are exposed to fall hazards of 3 metres or more or when fall protection systems are required. […]
Working at Heights Training Expiry? Validity, Duration & Risks
Does Working at Heights training expire in Ontario? Learn certificate validity, expiry rules, refresher requirements, and what happens if training has expired. Working at Heights training in Ontario expires after three years. Workers must complete refresher training before the certificate expires to remain legally permitted to work at height on construction projects. If […]
Who Needs To Have Working at Heights Training in Ontario?
Find out who needs Working at Heights training in Ontario, including workers, supervisors, and employers. Learn when training is legally required. Summary Working at Heights training is required in Ontario for workers on construction projects who may be exposed to fall hazards of 3 metres or more and who may use fall protection systems. The […]
Working at Heights vs Fall Protection vs Fall Arrest – Difference
TL:DR Working at heights training, fall protection, and fall arrest are not the same. In Ontario construction, Working at Heights training is legally required for workers exposed to fall hazards of 3 metres or more. Fall protection refers to the systems used to prevent or limit falls, while fall arrest is one specific […]
Working at Heights Hazards, Precautions & Risk Assessment
Working at heights remains one of the highest-risk activities in construction and maintenance work. Every year, falls from height continue to cause serious injuries, fatalities, stop-work orders, and prosecutions across Ontario. Most of these incidents are predictable and preventable. Understanding the most common working at heights hazards is the first step in meeting […]