Ontario regulation requires that employers ensure all workers on construction projects complete a working at heights (WAH) training program approved by the Ministry of Labour's Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) before a worker uses a fall restricting system, fall arrest system, safety net, work belt or safety belt.
In this approved training course, the participants will learn about the hazards of working at heights, basic rights and duties along with relevant regulations governing fall arrest hazards, fall protection equipment and working at heights projects. They will also be introduced to the use, inspection, limitations, storage and procedures for travel restraint, fall restricting and fall arrest systems. Participants will receive hands-on training on fall protection equipment and system and explore key components of a fall rescue plan and emergency procedures.