This Ontario Working at Heights (WAH) training course is an 8-hour, CPO-approved program designed to meet the training standards set by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Our Working at Heights training is fully CPO-approved and meets all legal requirements under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and O. Reg. 297/13. This training is mandatory for workers exposed to fall hazards of 3 metres or more on construction projects. Employers are legally required to ensure workers complete approved training, maintain valid certification, and keep training records on file. Choosing CPO-certified training helps protect workers, meet Ministry of Labour requirements, and avoid serious penalties, including significant fines and potential prosecution.
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Workers performing tasks on construction projects where there is a risk of falling from heights, including framing, roofing, formwork, or structural work.
Electricians, painters, window installers, and similar trades who regularly work from ladders, platforms, or elevated surfaces on construction sites.
Workers performing maintenance, repairs, or installations on construction sites where fall protection is required under construction regulations.
Supervisors responsible for overseeing work at height, monitoring fall protection use, and ensuring workers follow safe work procedures.
Workers exposed to fall hazards on construction projects must hold valid, Ministry approved Working at Heights certification before performing elevated work.
Fall protection equipment must be selected, inspected, and used correctly in accordance with Ontario regulations and site specific work conditions.
Supervisors must plan work at height, monitor fall protection use, and ensure unsafe conditions are corrected immediately.
Due diligence is a primary focus during Ministry of Labour inspections and compliance reviews, particularly for high risk activities such as work at height. Inspectors assess whether employers and supervisors have taken every reasonable precaution to prevent falls and whether those precautions are effectively implemented on site.
Inspections do not focus solely on the presence of fall protection equipment. Inspectors evaluate whether safety measures are planned, communicated, enforced, and documented as part of daily operations.
During inspections, inspectors commonly assess:
Whether written policies and safe work procedures address fall hazards specific to the task and work environment
Proof that workers and supervisors have completed valid, Ministry approved Working at Heights training
Whether supervisors actively monitor work at height and correct unsafe behaviour in real time
Evidence that fall protection systems are inspected, maintained, and used correctly
Completion of workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and job planning related to elevated work
Documentation showing corrective actions were taken following incidents, near misses, or identified hazards
Availability of training records and certification on site
Inspectors also consider whether supervisors understand their responsibilities and can explain how fall hazards are controlled during daily work.
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This course provides official Working at Heights certification approved by the Ontario Chief Prevention Officer (CPO). The program meets the mandatory training standards established by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and is recognized across Ontario construction projects.
Unlike general fall protection or awareness based training, Working at Heights certification is a legal requirement for construction work where fall hazards exist. The course content, delivery format, and practical evaluation must follow specific Ministry approved criteria, including defined learning outcomes and hands on assessment. Only CPO approved providers may issue valid certification.
Training records are frequently reviewed during inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities. Inspectors may request proof of certification on site and verify that certificates are current and applicable to the work being performed. Employers are responsible for ensuring certificates remain valid and accessible, and refresher training is completed before expiry.
This certification helps demonstrate compliance with Ontario’s construction safety requirements and confirms that workers have received standardized, Ministry approved instruction for working safely at height.
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious injury on construction sites.
Providing Ministry approved Working at Heights training helps organizations demonstrate due diligence and ensures workers are legally permitted to perform elevated work.
After completing this course, workers are better prepared to identify fall hazards and apply safe work practices.
Workers leave with awareness of:
The course explained fall hazards and equipment use in a way that made expectations very clear on site.
The hands on portion helped reinforce what safe work at height actually looks like, not just the rules.
This training covered everything needed for compliance. It made it clear what inspectors expect to see.
Experts also agree this Ministry approved training supports fall prevention and compliance with Ontario’s Construction Projects Regulation.
Yes. Any worker exposed to fall hazards on a construction project must complete Ministry-approved Working at Heights training before performing elevated tasks.
The course is typically one full day and includes both theory and hands on practice.
Yes. Certification is recognized across Ontario construction projects.
Three years. Workers must complete a refresher course before the certificate expires.
Yes. Achieve Safety offers on site, group, and company wide training across Ontario.
