Health and Safety Trainer Ontario Requirements & More

Who Can Become a Health and Safety Trainer in Ontario?

 

A health and safety trainer in Ontario can be an employer, supervisor, safety professional or experienced employee who has the knowledge and instructional ability needed to teach a particular workplace safety subject. Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) does not require every workplace trainer to hold one universal instructor certification.

 

The qualifications needed depend on the training being delivered. Employers can arrange many forms of workplace-specific instruction internally, while certain regulated programs, such as specified Working at Heights training and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) certification, have additional training provider or approval requirements.

 

For employers developing internal trainers, the distinction matters. A knowledgeable employee may be suitable to teach a particular workplace procedure but may not be authorized to deliver a government-approved certification program.

 

Understanding Ontario’s health and safety trainer requirements helps organizations select qualified instructors, meet applicable training obligations and determine when a Train the Trainer certification course is appropriate.

Who Can Provide Health and Safety Training in Ontario?

 

Ontario employers can provide many types of workplace safety training through qualified internal personnel or external training providers, provided the instruction meets applicable legal requirements.

 

The OHSA does not establish a single qualification standard covering every individual who teaches workplace health and safety. Instead, the employer must consider the specific training subject, the hazards involved and any regulations governing the program.

Potential workplace trainers include:

• Employers and business owners who have the necessary subject knowledge and instructional ability.
• Supervisors and managers who understand the work, associated hazards and applicable safety procedures.
• Health and safety coordinators who have relevant safety knowledge and experience delivering employee instruction.
• Experienced employees who have been prepared to teach specific workplace safety topics.
• External safety instructors with qualifications appropriate to the training being delivered.

An employee’s job title alone does not establish that they are qualified to teach a subject.

For example, an experienced warehouse supervisor may be suitable to explain workplace material-handling procedures. Delivering an approved Working at Heights certification program is different because Ontario establishes specific requirements for approved programs and training providers.

Can an Employer Train Their Own Employees in Ontario?

 

Yes. Ontario employers can deliver many forms of required safety instruction internally, but they must meet the applicable training requirements and use approved providers where the law requires them.

 

Ontario Regulation 297/13 establishes basic occupational health and safety awareness training requirements for workers and supervisors.

The Ontario government confirms that employers do not have to hire external providers to deliver these basic awareness programs. Employers may use ministry learning materials, develop their own programs or obtain training from other sources, provided the required content is covered.

Internal training may also address workplace-specific matters such as:

• Site hazards and safe work procedures.
• Equipment operation and operating limitations.
• Workplace emergency arrangements.
• Hazard reporting procedures.
• Personal protective equipment requirements.
• Task-specific safety instructions.

The employer must determine whether additional legal requirements apply to each subject.

For example, internal instruction on site-specific fall protection procedures does not replace approved Working at Heights training where that approval is required.

 

The key distinction is between an employer’s ability to provide workplace instruction and an instructor’s authority to issue a specific regulated training credential.

What Does Ontario’s OHSA Require for Workplace Safety Trainers?

 

Ontario’s OHSA places legal responsibilities on employers to protect workers through appropriate information, instruction and supervision. These duties influence how employers select trainers and arrange workplace training.

OHSA Section 25(2)(a): Information, Instruction and Supervision

Section 25(2)(a) requires employers to provide information, instruction and supervision to workers to protect their health or safety.

This means employers must consider whether workers understand the hazards associated with their work and know the precautions needed to perform their duties safely.

For an internal trainer, the practical responsibility is to communicate accurate, relevant information within the scope of the assigned training program.

An employer should not select someone to teach a hazardous task solely because that person is available to present a slideshow.

OHSA Section 25(2)(c): Competent Supervisors

Section 25(2)(c) requires employers to appoint competent persons as supervisors.

Under the OHSA, a competent person must:

1. Be qualified through knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance.
2. Be familiar with the OHSA and regulations that apply to the work.
3. Know about actual or potential dangers to health and safety in the workplace.

 

This is a legal definition specifically relevant to supervisors. It is not a universal certification test for every person delivering safety training.

 

A workplace safety trainer may also be a supervisor, but these are separate roles. A trainer’s instructional suitability depends on the training subject, while a supervisor must meet the statutory competency definition.

OHSA Section 25(2)(d): Hazard Information and Instruction

Section 25(2)(d) addresses informing workers and persons in authority about workplace hazards and instructing workers in the handling, storage, use, disposal and transport of relevant equipment, substances, tools and materials.

For example, a worker assigned to operate material-handling equipment needs instruction that addresses the equipment and the hazards associated with the task.

A general safety presentation alone may not provide sufficient task-specific information.

OHSA Section 25(2)(h): Reasonable Precautions

Section 25(2)(h) requires employers to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for worker protection.

Employers must therefore consider whether their training arrangements are suitable for the risks involved.

A trainer may understand the subject but lack the practical ability to explain a procedure or assess whether workers can perform it safely.

Training quality, instructional methods and appropriate supervision all contribute to worker protection.

 

Official reference: Ontario Ministry of Labour — Duties of Employers and Other Workplace Parties.

What Qualifications Does a Health and Safety Trainer Need in Ontario?

 

Health and safety trainer qualifications in Ontario depend on the program being taught. For general workplace instruction, employers should assess relevant knowledge, practical experience, instructional ability and applicable legal requirements. Regulated certification programs may prescribe additional qualifications or approvals.

 

The following five competencies provide a practical basis for selecting an internal workplace safety trainer.

1. Knowledge of the Training Subject

A trainer should understand the hazards, procedures, controls and work activities covered by the training.

For example, someone teaching material handling should understand factors such as load characteristics, physical demands, handling equipment and safe work procedures.

Knowledge should be relevant to the actual tasks workers perform.

2. Practical Workplace Experience

Hands-on experience helps trainers connect safety concepts with working conditions.

An experienced employee may recognize problems that are not immediately apparent in written course materials, such as restricted access, equipment limitations or changes in production activity.

Practical experience is particularly useful for demonstrating workplace procedures.

Experience alone does not authorize the delivery of a course that requires an approved training provider.

3. Understanding of Applicable OHSA Requirements

A trainer should understand the legal requirements relevant to the training subject.

This may include the OHSA, workplace-specific regulations and requirements related to equipment, hazardous products or particular work activities.

The trainer should also recognize when a legal or technical question falls outside their expertise.

4. Adult Learning and Instructional Skills

An effective safety trainer must be able to communicate information in a way adult learners can understand and apply.

Useful instructional abilities include:

• Explaining learning objectives clearly.
• Presenting information in a logical sequence.
• Demonstrating relevant work procedures.
• Encouraging questions and participation.
• Adapting explanations to learners’ experience levels.
• Checking understanding through suitable assessment methods.

Instructor development programs, including Train the Trainer courses in Ontario, can help designated employees develop these teaching skills.

5. Ability to Assess Learning and Maintain Records

Trainers should understand how the relevant program determines whether participants have met its learning objectives.

Depending on the course, this could involve knowledge questions, observation, practical demonstrations or other assessments.

Accurate training documentation also supports the employer’s ability to verify what instruction was delivered and to whom.

The exact assessment and recordkeeping requirements depend on the subject and applicable legislation.

Which Ontario Safety Training Programs Require Special Approval?

 

Not all Ontario workplace safety courses follow the same trainer qualification rules. Some programs allow employer-developed instruction, while others require delivery through an approved training provider.

Understanding the difference prevents employers from treating a general Train the Trainer certificate as permission to deliver every safety course.

Safety training type	Who can deliver it?	Important qualification or approval distinction
Basic worker and supervisor OHSA awareness	Employers may arrange internal or external delivery	Programs must meet Ontario Regulation 297/13 content requirements
Workplace-specific safety instruction	Suitable employer-designated personnel or external instructors	Instruction must address relevant hazards and applicable duties
WHMIS education and workplace-specific training	Employers may arrange appropriate internal or external delivery	Must meet applicable WHMIS information and instruction requirements
Working at Heights certification for specified construction work	Chief Prevention Officer-approved training provider	The provider and program must meet Ontario’s approval requirements
JHSC certification training	Chief Prevention Officer-approved training provider	Applicable certification program and provider standards must be met

Basic Worker and Supervisor Awareness Training

Ontario Regulation 297/13 requires covered employers to ensure workers and supervisors complete basic occupational health and safety awareness training, subject to the regulation’s timing and exemption provisions.

For workers, the regulation generally requires completion as soon as practicable. Supervisors must generally complete the required program within one week of performing work as a supervisor.

Employers can use the Ontario government’s training materials or suitable alternative programs that cover the required subjects.

A privately issued Train the Trainer certificate is not a universal prerequisite for delivering this basic awareness instruction.

WHMIS Training

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements address information and instruction for workers who work with or may be exposed to hazardous products.

Employers can arrange appropriate instruction through internal personnel or external training providers, provided applicable requirements are met.

The training should cover relevant hazardous products, label and safety data sheet information, safe handling and workplace procedures.

An instructor who presents general WHMIS concepts should also understand the specific hazardous products and procedures relevant to the workplace or ensure that suitable workplace-specific instruction is provided.

Working at Heights Training

Working at Heights training is an example of a program with a specific Ontario approval framework.

For workers covered by the mandatory training provisions for construction projects, the training program and provider must be approved by the Chief Prevention Officer.

Ontario’s Working at Heights Training Provider Standard also establishes instructor qualification requirements involving occupational health and safety knowledge, adult education and knowledge of the approved program topics.

An ordinary Train the Trainer certificate does not independently make someone an approved Working at Heights training provider or instructor.

Employers must verify the provider’s approval and ensure that workers receive any additional site-specific fall protection instruction required for their work.

 

Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification

Ontario’s JHSC certification framework also has specific approval requirements.

Where JHSC certification training is required, the certification program must be delivered by an approved provider in accordance with the applicable standards.

An experienced safety coordinator may assist with internal health and safety committee education, but that does not authorize the person to issue government-recognized JHSC certification.

 

Is a Train the Trainer Certificate Legally Required in Ontario?

 

No. Ontario does not establish one universal Train the Trainer certificate that every workplace safety instructor must hold. Whether specialized qualifications or approval are required depends on the training program and the applicable legal framework.

 

Train the Trainer programs can develop instructional skills and, where offered by a provider, establish authorization to deliver particular course materials.

These outcomes should not be confused with statutory certification or government training-provider approval.

For example, a workplace may designate an experienced supervisor to deliver instruction about a company-specific procedure. That employee may benefit from instructor training without needing a universal government-issued trainer credential.

The situation changes when the course is subject to a prescribed approval standard.

Achieve Safety’s Train the Trainer program is designed to help employers develop internal instructors using structured health and safety training materials. Its authorization is program-specific and does not replace government-issued or government-approved certification where legally required.

Employers should confirm the exact subjects an internal trainer may deliver before assigning training responsibilities.

How to Become a Health and Safety Trainer in Ontario

 

To become a health and safety trainer in Ontario, identify the training subject, develop relevant occupational safety knowledge, build instructional skills and meet any qualifications or approvals required for that program.

 

For many workplace-specific training activities, employers can designate suitable employees to deliver instruction. For regulated certification programs, the instructor and provider must meet the applicable requirements.

The following steps help employers and prospective trainers determine the appropriate path.

Step 1: Choose the Workplace Safety Subjects You Want to Teach

Start by identifying the training you intend to deliver.

Common subjects include:

• Worker health and safety awareness.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Manual material handling.
• Workplace-specific equipment and operating procedures.
• Hazard identification and reporting.
• Emergency response procedures.
• Office ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder prevention.

Each subject requires relevant knowledge and may have different legal requirements.

For example, an internal trainer may teach employees how to recognize ergonomic hazards using company procedures. A person delivering government-approved Working at Heights training must operate within Ontario’s specific approval framework.

Choosing the subject first prevents trainers from assuming that one instructor credential qualifies them to teach every occupational safety course.

Step 2: Develop Subject Knowledge and Practical Experience

A workplace safety trainer should understand the hazards, equipment, working conditions and preventive measures relevant to the course.

Useful experience may include supervising the work, performing relevant tasks, taking specialized safety courses or helping develop workplace procedures.

An employee preparing to teach manual material handling should understand load characteristics, handling methods, equipment limitations and applicable workplace precautions.

Employers should review the proposed trainer’s background and determine whether additional technical instruction is necessary.

Practical experience supports effective teaching, but it does not replace government approval when a regulated training program requires it.

Step 3: Complete Suitable Instructor Development Training

Train the Trainer courses help prospective instructors develop the skills needed to prepare, deliver and assess workplace training.

Instructor development commonly addresses:

1. Adult learning principles.
2. Training objectives and lesson planning.
3. Presentation and communication methods.
4. Learner participation and engagement.
5. Demonstrations and practical instruction.
6. Methods for checking understanding.
7. Training documentation.

A structured Train the Trainer program can be particularly useful for supervisors and experienced employees who know their jobs but have limited experience teaching others.

Achieve Safety’s Train the Trainer Certification Course in Ontario supports organizations that want to deliver designated workplace health and safety programs internally using established instructional materials.

The program provides authorization within the specific training subjects and conditions established by Achieve Safety. It is not a universal government-issued instructor licence.

Step 4: Confirm the Applicable Training Requirements

Before delivering instruction, verify whether the training subject has additional statutory, regulatory or program-specific requirements.

Ask the following questions:

• Does Ontario legislation require an approved training provider?
• Does the program require a particular instructor qualification?
• Is practical instruction or assessment required?
• Must the trainer follow a prescribed course standard?
• Does the training require workplace-specific instruction?
• Are proof-of-completion or renewal requirements prescribed?

These questions are particularly important for programs such as Working at Heights and JHSC certification.

Where Ontario requires a Chief Prevention Officer-approved program or provider, completing a general instructor development course is not enough.

Step 5: Prepare the Training Materials and Learning Activities

A trainer should prepare before teaching employees.

Preparation includes reviewing the instructional materials, identifying the expected learning outcomes and confirming how the training relates to the workplace.

A basic session plan should identify:

Training component	What the trainer should prepare
Learning objective	What participants should understand or demonstrate
Core content	The hazards, procedures and precautions being taught
Instructional method	Explanation, discussion, demonstration or supervised practice
Supporting materials	Slides, procedures, diagrams and equipment information
Learning assessment	Questions, observations or practical checks
Documentation	Attendance and applicable completion records

For example, a WHMIS training session should connect hazard communication concepts with the products, labels, safety data sheets and procedures used in the workplace.

A generic presentation without relevant workplace information may not satisfy the employer’s obligations.

Step 6: Demonstrate Your Ability to Deliver Training

Before assigning an employee to independently teach a safety program, the employer should verify that the person can deliver accurate and understandable instruction.

A practical review may include observing a short presentation, checking technical explanations and assessing how the trainer responds to questions.

For equipment-related instruction, the employer should also examine the trainer’s understanding of safe operation and any required practical assessment.

A person who knows the subject may still need support with lesson sequencing, communication or evaluating participant understanding.

This review is a recommended quality-control measure. It is not a universal statutory instructor examination for all workplace safety topics.

Step 7: Deliver Training and Maintain Appropriate Records

Once the proposed trainer meets the applicable requirements, the employer can assign instruction within the permitted scope.

Training records may document:

• Training subject and course content.
• Delivery date and location.
• Trainer identity.
• Participant names.
• Assessment or demonstration results, where applicable.
• Proof of completion where required.
• Follow-up instruction or retraining.

 

Training records help demonstrate what instruction occurred, but a certificate or attendance record alone does not prove that every applicable safety obligation has been satisfied.

 

Recordkeeping requirements vary by course and legislation. For example, Ontario’s WHMIS rules do not prescribe one universal WHMIS training-record format, although maintaining records can help employers demonstrate that appropriate education was provided.

How Should Employers Verify a Workplace Safety Trainer’s Qualifications?

 

Employers should verify a trainer’s knowledge, experience, teaching ability and any legally required authorization before assigning a workplace safety course.

 

A review should focus on the specific subject rather than a generic instructor title.

The following checklist can support that decision.

Qualification check	Question for the employer
Subject knowledge	Does the trainer understand the hazards and procedures covered by the course?
Relevant experience	Has the trainer gained experience appropriate to the subject?
Legislative knowledge	Does the trainer understand applicable OHSA duties and regulations?
Teaching ability	Can the trainer explain information and engage adult learners?
Program authorization	Is the trainer permitted to deliver the particular training program?
Practical assessment	Can the trainer conduct or arrange the assessment required by the course?
Training materials	Are the materials accurate, appropriate and current?
Documentation	Can the trainer maintain the records required for the program?
Knowledge maintenance	Is there a process for reviewing changes to the course or workplace?

For regulated training, employers should verify approval through the appropriate Ontario government source rather than relying solely on marketing claims or an unfamiliar certificate.

An employer should also distinguish between a person’s general safety credentials and the qualifications required to teach a particular program.

Internal Safety Trainer vs. External Safety Instructor: Which Is Better?

 

Internal trainers are often suitable for recurring workplace-specific instruction, while external instructors may be appropriate for specialized subjects, approved certification programs or training beyond the organization’s existing expertise.

 

The choice depends on legal requirements, training frequency, available expertise and organizational needs.

Consideration	Internal safety trainer	External safety instructor
Workplace familiarity	Usually familiar with daily operations and site hazards	May need additional site-specific information
Scheduling	Can support recurring training within normal operations	Depends on provider availability
Course development	May use employer-developed or licensed materials	Often provides established training programs
Specialized knowledge	Depends on employee qualifications	Can be selected for a specific area of expertise
Training cost	Includes instructor development, employee time and materials	Commonly includes provider fees and associated costs
Regulated program approval	Must meet applicable approval requirements	Must also meet applicable approval requirements

An internal trainer is not automatically more economical. Employers should consider preparation time, refresher training, recordkeeping, course licensing, staff availability and the number of workers requiring instruction.

Likewise, hiring an external instructor does not automatically make a workplace compliant with Ontario’s OHSA.

The employer remains responsible for meeting its applicable legal duties.

Examples of Who Can Deliver Safety Training in Ontario

The following examples show how instructor qualifications depend on the actual training subject.

Example 1: Warehouse Supervisor Delivering Manual Handling Instruction

An experienced warehouse supervisor understands the organization’s lifting equipment, material handling procedures and storage arrangements.

The employer may designate that supervisor to deliver relevant workplace-specific instruction after confirming the supervisor has suitable knowledge and teaching ability.

A Train the Trainer program can help the supervisor structure lessons, communicate risks and support consistent instruction.

The employer must still address unsafe working conditions and meet any additional requirements relevant to the equipment or tasks.

Example 2: Safety Coordinator Delivering WHMIS Training

A health and safety coordinator is responsible for explaining hazardous product information to employees.

The coordinator has completed relevant WHMIS education and understands the workplace’s hazardous products, labels, safety data sheets and procedures.

The employer can arrange for that coordinator to provide appropriate WHMIS instruction without a universal government-issued WHMIS instructor certificate.

The program must meet Ontario’s applicable worker education requirements, and the employer must assess whether workers can use the information to protect themselves.

Example 3: Construction Employee Wanting to Teach Working at Heights

An experienced construction employee has extensive knowledge of fall protection equipment and safe work procedures.

The employee wants to issue recognized Working at Heights training certificates.

Experience and a general Train the Trainer certificate do not independently authorize this activity.

Ontario’s applicable Working at Heights training must be delivered through an approved provider and program, with instructors meeting the relevant standards.

The employee would need to follow the applicable approved-provider arrangements and qualification requirements before delivering that certification training.

Example 4: Office Manager Teaching Ergonomic Workstation Practices

An office manager coordinates employee onboarding and workstation setup instruction.

After receiving appropriate training, the manager may be assigned to explain workstation adjustments, posture variation and the organization’s procedures for reporting ergonomic concerns.

The employer should confirm that the instruction is accurate and that complex ergonomic concerns are referred to appropriately qualified personnel when necessary.

A general Train the Trainer course can support the manager’s teaching methods, but it does not automatically establish specialist ergonomic qualifications.

Train the Trainer Certificate vs. Instructor Authorization vs. Government Approval

 

A Train the Trainer certificate, provider-specific authorization and government training-provider approval are different forms of recognition. They should not be treated as interchangeable.

Credential or status	What it means	Does it authorize every safety course?
Train the Trainer completion certificate	A person completed a provider’s instructor development program	No
Provider-specific instructor authorization	A provider permits a person to deliver designated training under stated conditions	No
Government-approved training provider	A provider has approval for a specified training program under an applicable framework	No, only within the approved scope
Technical safety qualification	A person has completed education or certification relevant to a technical discipline	Not automatically

A provider-issued certificate may be valuable evidence of instructor development. Its actual meaning depends on the program, assessment and authorization conditions.

For Achieve Safety’s Train the Trainer offering, participants are authorized to deliver specific internal training programs using the provider’s established materials and program framework.

The employer should confirm the subject covered, any conditions on use of materials, and applicable legal requirements before relying on that authorization.

Frequently Asked Questions About Health and Safety Trainer Requirements in Ontario

Do you need a licence to become a health and safety trainer in Ontario?

Ontario does not have one universal licence required for everyone who provides workplace safety instruction. Qualification and approval requirements depend on the subject and applicable regulations. Certain programs require approved providers and specific instructor qualifications.

Can a supervisor provide health and safety training?

Yes. A supervisor may deliver workplace safety instruction if they have suitable knowledge, experience and teaching ability and meet any requirements applying to the program. An employer must also ensure a person appointed as a supervisor satisfies the OHSA definition of a competent person.

Can an experienced employee train other workers?

Yes. An employer may designate a suitably qualified employee to provide workplace-specific safety instruction when no additional statutory program approval is required. Experience alone does not authorize the employee to deliver regulated certification training.

Is a health and safety degree required to teach workplace safety courses?

No universal Ontario requirement makes a health and safety degree mandatory for every workplace safety instructor. Relevant technical knowledge, practical experience and any program-specific qualifications remain important. Some positions or specialized programs may have additional educational requirements.

Can I teach WHMIS without a Train the Trainer certificate?

Ontario’s WHMIS legislation does not require one universal Train the Trainer certificate for WHMIS instructors. Employers must ensure workers receive appropriate education and instruction about hazardous products and workplace procedures.

Does Train the Trainer certification expire in Ontario?

There is no single government-wide expiry period for all privately issued Train the Trainer certificates. A training provider may establish renewal or authorization conditions. Separately, regulated training programs may have their own validity, renewal or approval requirements.

Can an internal trainer issue workplace safety certificates?

It depends on the course and the employer’s or provider’s authorization arrangements. An organization may document completion of appropriate internal training, but it cannot issue a government-recognized credential unless the applicable approval and program requirements are met.

Is Train the Trainer the same as JHSC certification?

No. Train the Trainer develops instructional skills or authorizes delivery of specified training under a provider’s program. JHSC certification follows Ontario’s separate approval and certification framework.

Can someone teach safety courses without previous teaching experience?

Yes, depending on the subject and applicable requirements. A person with relevant workplace knowledge may develop instructional skills through structured trainer development and supervised practice. Regulated programs may impose additional experience or qualification requirements.

Who is responsible if an internal trainer provides inadequate safety instruction?

Ontario employers retain their applicable OHSA responsibilities for worker information, instruction and supervision. Supervisors and workers also have their own statutory duties. Responsibility in a particular incident depends on the facts and applicable law.

Build Your Workplace Training Skills With Achieve Safety

 

Becoming a workplace health and safety trainer in Ontario starts with understanding the subject you intend to teach and the qualifications required to deliver it.

 

For general workplace-specific instruction, employers can often develop internal trainers from experienced supervisors, safety coordinators and employees. Regulated certification programs require additional attention to approved training standards and provider requirements.

Developing internal trainers can help organizations communicate safety information consistently, support recurring worker instruction and maintain organized training processes.

 

Achieve Safety’s Train the Trainer Certification Course in Ontario is designed for employers who want to develop designated internal workplace safety instructors.

 

The program focuses on adult learning principles, structured course delivery and the use of professionally developed instructional materials. Authorization applies to the specific programs and conditions established by Achieve Safety.

Employers can contact Achieve Safety to confirm available Train the Trainer programs, course formats, group enrollment and instructor authorization details.

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Official Sources and Further Reading

 

The following Ontario government resources explain the legal requirements and training frameworks referenced throughout this article.

1. Occupational Health and Safety Act — Government of Ontario
2. Guide to the OHSA: Duties of Employers and Other Persons
3. Ontario Regulation 297/13 — Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training
4. Ontario Health and Safety Training Requirements
5. Working at Heights Training Provider Standard
6. Ontario WHMIS Legislation: Employer Responsibilities
7. Ontario WHMIS Regulation 860

This article provides general information about workplace safety trainer qualifications in Ontario. Requirements depend on the training subject, work activities, applicable legislation and program approval standards. It does not replace professional legal or regulatory advice.