COURSE

Working at Heights Training (CPO Approved)

Course Overview

Working at Heights Training is a Chief Prevention Officer (CPO)–approved certification required for workers in the construction industry who work at heights of 3 meters (10 feet) or more. The course is based on the Construction Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize fall hazards, use fall protection systems correctly, and respond safely when working at height.

Workplace Medical Corp. is both a CPO-approved Working at Heights training provider and an OWWCO Director–approved provider, authorized to certify participants with a CEU value of 0.7. Since January 1, 2020, Workplace Medical Corp. has certified 7, 361 participants in the full Working at Heights course and over 1,000 in the refresher course across Ontario.

Duration:

8 hours

Delivery Options:

Onsite delivery for employers (where appropriate)
Scheduled public sessions.

Training Method

Instruction includes:

Instructor-led classroom learning
Practical demonstrations and exercises
Scenario-based discussion
Written evaluation

Training emphasizes hazard recognition, correct use of equipment, and safe work planning.

Course Content

Participants receive instruction covering both theory and practical application, including:

Fall-related injury statistics and MLTSD reports
Rights and responsibilities of employers and workers
Eliminating or controlling fall hazards
Hazard identification / risk assessment
Warning procedures and physical barriers
Ladders and similar access equipment
Fall protection equipment and systems
Barriers, fixed equipment, and anchor points
Platforms and work access equipment
Rescue planning
Theory test (minimum 75% pass required)

Certification

Working at Heights Certificate
Issued upon successful completion of training and evaluation
Certification is required prior to performing work at height in the construction sector

Who Is Required to Take Working at Heights Training?

Any worker in the construction industry who is required to work at 3 meters (10 feet) or more must complete CPO-approved Working at Heights training.

Working at Heights Refresher Training

Workers who have completed Working at Heights Training are required to complete refresher training every three (3) years to maintain certification.

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