Working at Heights: Awareness & Safety Basics

Course Description

Falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. This awareness course provides essential knowledge on working safely at heights. Whether you are new to height-related work or need a refresher, this training will help you recognize hazards, use protective equipment correctly, and understand your rights under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

This is an awareness and safety basics program. It is not a substitute for Ministry-approved Working at Heights certification. Completion provides a certificate for awareness purposes only.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand what constitutes “working at heights.”
• Identify common hazards and risks, including falls and falling objects.
• Apply safe practices with ladders, scaffolds, and mobile platforms.
• Correctly use and inspect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understand fall protection systems: guardrails, travel restraint, fall arrest, and safety nets.
• Recognize emergency procedures, rescue planning, and incident reporting.
• Know their legal rights, including the right to refuse unsafe work.

Who Should Attend

• Construction and maintenance workers
• New employees who may encounter height-related tasks
• Supervisors responsible for site safety
• Anyone seeking to strengthen their workplace safety knowledge