Asbestos exposure can cause a number of deadly diseases and they can take a long time to develop—up to 40 years. Asbestos-related diseases are the #1 cause of work-related death for people who have worked in Ontario construction. If you work in the building trades, then you may be exposed to asbestos.
This program teaches participants how to identify locations where asbestos may be present and find sections of the asbestos regulation that deal with the classification of asbestos work.
Course Objectives
On completion of this 1/2 day course participants will have:
■ An awareness of hazards of asbestos
■ An awareness of the health effects of asbestos exposure, and enable workers to protect themselves and others
■ Familiarization of the Regulations that apply to this hazard
■ Understanding the purpose of the Asbestos Management Program
■ An understanding of Friable, Potentially Friable and Non Friable Asbestos
■ Awareness of Type 1, 2, 3 Work Procedures
The program involves a slide presentation and video review. Each participant will complete classroom exercises and reviews.
Who should attend this workshop?
All workers on projects where asbestos may be present.
A record of completion will be provided to successful participants.
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Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act states employers must appoint competent supervisors. Whether you are newly appointed or someone who has been in the role for sometime, this workshop will bring you up to date with the legal requirements and concepts related to the Act.
Specifically, the workshop provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to manage and implement health and safety in their respective roles as required by the new Bill 160.
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If you work in aerial lifts or near them on the ground, you need to understand the hazards, the basic regulatory requirements, and the safety work practices that must be followed to prevent accidents and injuries.
This program consists of a 3-4 hour classroom training session followed by a practical operating test and is recommended for new and existing operators of multiple types of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms and aerial work platforms.
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This training program has been approved and fulfills the requirements of the Working at Heights Training Program Standards under the authority of the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO). The approved training program ID number is WAH34602. Two modules, Basic Theory and Practical Equipment, have been designed to allow participants to achieve the learning outcomes set out in the standard.
Fall Hazards are a leading cause of injury in all workplaces and most deaths and injuries occur because required fall protection was either missing or not used. This course will ensure that all participants have the ability to recognize fall hazards and be able to identify and apply controls to reduce their risks of fall hazards.
Prerequisite: Basic Awareness Training as per Regulation 297
This course will ensure that all participants have the ability to recognize fall hazards and be able to identify and apply controls to reduce their risks of fall hazards.
This training program meets the requirements of the Working at Heights Training Program Standards under the authority of the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO).
Two modules, Basic Theory and Practical Equipment, have been designed to allow participants to achieve the learning outcomes set out in the standard.
At the conclusion of the Theory Module 1, the student will be able to:
■ Explain the roles and responsibilities related to working at heights
■ Recognize hazards and understand the hierarchy of controls that can be applied
■ Identify procedures for warning methods and physical barriers;
■ Know the different fall arrest systems, fall arrest components and inspection process to identify deficiencies in fall protection equipment.
■ Demonstrate how to inspect, safely carry, position and secure and describe steps for safe use. inspections and identify common causes of fall injuries while using a ladder.
■ Explain minimum anchorage strengths for fall restraint and be able to identify acceptable anchor points
■ Select and assemble fall arrest system appropriate to specific scenarios and understand the importance of rescue planning.
■ There will be a final evaluation on the theory of fall protection
■ Learners must achieve 75% to advance to the practical module
At the end of Practical Module 2, the student will be able to demonstrate:
■ the ability to calculate the total fall distance and fall clearance required to prevent striking the ground or an object. And select & assemble appropriate controls.
■ the ability to identify deficiencies in personal fall protection equipment
■ the ability to correctly Don and Doff harness and lanyard
■ methods to maintain tieoff to an anchor point when changing anchor points safely.
■ Final Practical evaluation of donning and fitting fall arrest harness
Learners must achieve 100% to receive a certificate from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, Skills Development on SkillspassTM.
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Working at Heights Refresher Training Provider ID # WAH-34602
Successful completion of this four hour refresher training will re-validate WAH training compliance for three years.
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Fires start small and may be extinguished by well trained, knowledgeable employees using the proper equipment. The safe operation of portable fire extinguishers is your first line of defense in protecting your people and property in the event of a fire.
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This is a “hands-on” course using portable extinguishers and simulated fires: Our indoor interactive fire simulators were created to help train first responders that initially encounter a fire. They are trained to respond to small manageable fires that can be extinguished safely.
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This 1/2 day course teaches participants about the legal requirements for lockout and tagging, the devices and equipment to use, and the proper industrial safety steps to take.
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The course provides managers and supervisors with effective practical techniques and strategies to address workplace safety concerns.
Intended for: Managers, Supervisors, Lead-hand, Professionals, Others with responsibility for workplace health and safety or the training of supervisors and managers.
Prerequisite: Prior technical knowledge of health and safety is not a requirement. However, familiarity with workplace processes and practices is helpful.
In Ontario, safety standards for fuel are overseen by the Technical Standards and Safety authority (TSSA). Workers who handle propane or propane equipment my be either competent through specific training or hold a Record of Training Certificate.
This 1/2 day Training Program is conducted at your site. It consists of classroom training session , participant evaluation and is followed by a practical operating evaluation specific to your companies needs.
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The use of SCBA is necessary when the environment has an atmospheric condition that is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) which may result in immediate injury or death. All respiratory equipment users should be trained in the care, use, limitations, and fitting of the respiratory equipment as part of an adequate respiratory protection program.
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This 1 day program is primarily for firms that excavate deeper than 1.2 metres (4 ft.). This program will benefit workers and supervisors. Emphasis is placed on soil types, legislation, and emergency work.
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Safety should receive prime consideration in planning for traffic control. Upon completion of the Traffic Control 1/2 day course, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of vehicle traffic hazards, establish effective procedures, identify control options and other safety procedures.
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WHMIS is in a period of transition between two hazard communication regimes – WHMIS 1988 and WHMIS 2015 (which incorporates the GHS). During the transition period workers need to be trained on the old and new version of WHMIS.
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Rope rescue in the industrial setting has to find a balance between technical rope rescue capability and the practical demands of equipment, manpower and time required to train and maintain training of personnel.
High angle training is recommended for personnel who would encounter rescue situations that involve the vertical environment or any scenario that risks of falling from height exist.
Safetyscope will work with our clients to develop a rescue plan that works for your facility.
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Advanced Respiratory Hazard training program consists of classroom training session, participant evaluation and is followed by a practical operating evaluation specific to your companies needs.
Respiratory hazards exist in every workplace, from bacteria, aerosols, gases and dust. Exposures to respiratory hazards can cause chronic and acute lung diseases, allergic reactions, irritations, cancers and systemic poisoning of the major organs in the body. This course provides information on identifying respiratory hazards, and the selection and use of appropriate respiratory protection.
Individuals teaching respiratory protection or acting as a Program Administrators would be encouraged to participant in this training.
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TSSA CH-02 Construction Heaters and Torches is a TSSA approved training course. Auth.#000287944, FS Certificate CH-02, FS Certificate RE-O.
In order to successfully complete this course participants must achieve a passing grade of 75% on the theory and must achieve 100% during the “hands-on” practical.
This full day training program is conducted at your site. It consists of classroom training session , participant evaluation and is followed by a practical operating evaluation specific to your companies needs.
In Ontario, safety standards for fuel are overseen by the Technical Standards and Safety authority (TSSA). Workers who handle propane or propane equipment my be either competent through specific training or hold a Record of Training Certificate.
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The Arc Flash and Shock course provides a thorough knowledge of the recommended safe behaviors for those who work around electrical hazards. Attendees gain an understanding of the latest strategies in CSA Z462 and due diligence necessary to address OH&S legislation at the provincial and federal level.
Electrical workers and safety professionals learn key practical information: best work practices in electrical safety and how to apply them in real-world situations (120 to 13.8 kV, ac/dc as applicable).
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Chlorine Hazard Training - 1/2 Day Course. Participants will be able to: Recognize and assess chorine hazards, Understand potential health effects, Learn ways of controlling these hazards, Be familiar with legislation and standards and specific to the hazard, Correctly identify personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
Ammonia Hazard Training - 1/2 Day Course. Participants will be able to: To understanding the hazards of ammonia (NH3), Be familiar with legislation and standards, To learn how it can affect the human body, To be able to identify the symptoms of exposure and the required first aid, Understand the acceptable level in the work environment, Recognize the value of Ammonia monitoring and the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
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Respiratory Training Program - 1 Day Course
Advanced Respiratory Training Program - 2 Day Course
Respirators are used to protect employees from inhaling hazardous chemicals in the air. These chemicals can be in theform of gases, vapors, mists or dust. Either courses CAN BE conducted at your site.
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