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The Law and the Lifeline: Why CPO-Approved Working At Heights Training is Non-Negotiable in Ontario

If you or your team work on a construction project and use any form of fall protection equipment, from a fall arrest system to a safety net, Working At Heights (WAH) training is mandatory. This isn't a suggestion; it's the law, mandated by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

Failing to have a current, Chief Prevention Officer (CPO)-approved certification exposes employers to massive fines and immediate stop-work orders. More importantly, it puts lives at serious risk.

 

Who Needs This Training?

 

This certification is required for any worker on a construction project who may use the following equipment:

  • Fall Arrest Systems (Full-Body Harnesses and Lanyards)

  • Travel Restraint Systems

  • Safety Nets

  • Work Belts or Safety Belts

While the regulation primarily covers construction, many industrial and maintenance facilities now require this CPO-approved training as a standard best practice for anyone working at elevation.

 

What Makes Our Training Compliant?

 

Your certificate is only as good as the approval behind it. Our WAH course is CPO-approved and includes two critical components:

  1. Basic Theory Module: You'll cover worker rights, hazard recognition, the hierarchy of controls, and legal responsibilities under the OHSA.

  2. Practical Hands-On Module: This is the most vital part. You will gain hands-on mastery in inspecting and properly donning a harness, demonstrating 100% tie-off, selecting safe anchor points, and learning emergency rescue planning procedures.

 

Don’t Let Your Ticket Expire!

 

The WAH certification is valid for three years from the date of completion. To maintain compliance, you must complete an approved WAH Refresher Course before the three-year period ends. We make this process simple, ensuring you stay up-to-date on any changes in legislation or equipment technology.

 

📍 Serving All of Eastern Ontario: Train Where You Work

 

Why travel hours for your mandatory training? We bring CPO-approved compliance directly to you. We offer flexible scheduling, including group and onsite training, across our entire service region:

  • Ottawa (Downtown, South, West, Orleans)

  • Kingston

  • Peterborough

  • Brockville

  • Cornwall

Secure your spot today and ensure your crew is safe and compliant. Don't gamble with your ticket—book your initial or refresher training with us now!

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