Working at Heights Training

Ontario Ministry of Labour Compliant — CPO Approved

Our Working at Heights training is a Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)–approved program designed to meet Ontario’s mandatory training requirements for workers who use fall protection on construction projects. This 8-hour course provides workers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize fall hazards, use fall protection equipment correctly, and work safely at heights in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

All training is delivered on-site at your workplace or jobsite by a certified instructor, making it convenient for your team and minimizing downtime.

Full Course: 8 hours – $150.00 per worker
Minimum of 5 workers per session (or $750.00 minimum charge)
Travel fees apply based on location
We supply all personal fall protection equipment needed for training

Certificates are issued upon successful completion and are valid for 3 years. For smaller crews, reach out — we may be able to match you with another group or coordinate a nearby session.

Refresher Course Available (Click here to book Working at Heights Refresher Training)

Duration

8 h 00 mins

Certificate

The course includes a digital certificate, issued immediately upon completion.

Validity

Valid for 3 Years

Languages

English and Portuguese

Standard

CPO Approved — Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Support

Online Support Available

Learning Objectives

Understand legislative and workplace safety requirements related to operating elevating work platforms.
Understand the specific features and suitable applications for each type of elevating work platform, including Scissor Lifts, Articulated Booms, and Vertical Mast Lifts.
Learn to respond effectively in emergency situations, including entrapment, power failures, and adverse weather conditions that could impact the operation of elevating work platforms.
Learn to calculate load capacities and understand the limitations of different elevating work platforms to prevent overloading and potential accidents.
Gain knowledge on regular maintenance checks, identifying common mechanical issues, and troubleshooting minor problems to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
Conduct thorough pre-use inspections of elevating work platforms.
Learn the operational characteristics and stability requirements of different types of elevating work platforms.
Implement effective fall protection and rescue planning strategies for the use of elevating work platforms.
Recognize how different environmental conditions, such as wind, temperature, and terrain, can affect the safety and operation of aerial lifts.

Obtain your training with just a few clicks.

Enroll in our online Elevating Work Platform Training Course for a convenient, accessible way to gain the necessary skills for safe platform operation. Our user-friendly platform allows you to start learning immediately and progress at your own pace, covering everything from safety regulations to practical equipment handling. Complete your training and final exam online and receive a certification that validates your proficiency in operating various types of aerial work platforms. Start your training today with just a few clicks and move closer to enhancing workplace safety and advancing your career.