Working at Heights Training Niagara Falls is offered by F.A.S.T. Rescue, an approved training provider for this essential safety program in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Our Working at Heights Training Program in Niagara Falls complies with the latest Ontario safety standards. This course equips workers with the essential knowledge and skills for the safe operation and use of equipment when working at heights.
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to identify fall hazards and implement appropriate safety measures. The primary goal of this course is to educate operators about their rights and responsibilities when working at heights, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and demonstrate how to choose, inspect, and properly use personal fall arrest equipment, such as harnesses and lanyards.
Booking Your Training Session
To schedule your Working at Heights Training in Niagara Falls, contact us with your preferred training date and the number of participants. You can reach out through our website or by phone. Once we have your details, we will guide you through the booking process. After confirming your session, we will send an email with all the necessary information, including the start time and other relevant details.
Course Outline
During this course, participants will learn:
Legal Requirements
Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and related regulations
Roles, rights, and responsibilities of a competent person and worker
Understanding the employer’s safety policies
Workers' rights and the Internal Responsibility System
Enforcement, fines, and penalties related to fall protection
Fall Protection Systems
Identifying fall hazards and strategies to eliminate them
Working alone safely
Understanding the Hierarchy of Control Measures
Regulations for fall prevention and conducting workplace inspections
Fall Prevention
Use of guardrails, protective covers, warning barriers, and travel restraint systems
Overview of personal fall protection equipment, including selection, inspection, and setup
Setting up fall protection equipment and anchor points
Emergency rescue procedures and handling suspension trauma
Ladders and Access Equipment
Safe use of ladders, scaffolds, powered elevating work platforms, and suspended access equipment
Workplace-specific training requirements
Certification and Course Details
Approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO): Our MLITSD Approved Training Provider ID: PRO-34854Program ID for Working at Heights: WAH-34854
Certificate: Participants will receive a CPO-approved certificate upon successfully completing the 8-hour training session.
Materials Provided: All necessary course materials and workbooks will be supplied.
Breaks and Lunch: The course will include several 10-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break. Participants should make their own arrangements for lunch.
Public Training Sessions
To register for our public Working at Heights training program, visit our website, select your preferred training date, and choose the number of seats you need by clicking “Book Now.”