Working at Heights
CPO Approved

8 Hours (8:30am – 4:30pm)

Course Content:
Module 1 Working at Heights Basic Theory Module (4.0 Hours)

  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • Identification of the Hazards of Working at Heights
  • Eliminating or Controlling the Hazards of Working at Heights
  • Warning Methods and Physical Barriers
  • Ladders and Similar Equipment
  • Personal Fall Protection Equipment

Module 2 Working at Heights Practical Equipment Module (4.0 Hours)

  • Barriers and Safety Nets
  • Personal Fall Protection Equipment
  • Anchor Points
  • Work Positioning Systems
  • Work Access Equipment
  • Platforms Rescue Planning

All necessary training equipment is provided by Mentor Safety.

Program Objectives: The purpose of Working at Heights training is to establish a threshold criteria of high quality, consistent training for Ontario workers who work at heights. This strengthens workplace safety culture, improves worker knowledge and helps reduce the number of fall-related incidents, injuries, and fatalities.

Who would benefit: Anyone who works at a height of 3 meters or higher must be trained by a CPO Approved Working at Heights provider.

Regulations and Guidelines: This is a Chief Prevention Officer Approved course. Upon completion, learners will be compliant with the Occupations Health and Safety Act in Ontario with regard to working at heights.

Required: Photo I.D must be present at the beginning of class. Proper footwear is required, no open-toe shoes or high heeled shoes allowed. If you do not meet these requirements, Mentor can refuse you access to the classroom and you will not receive a refund.

Upcoming Courses:

Mentor Safety uses qualified trainers with industry experience and the safe practical use of necessary equipment.

We can come to your location or you can come to our new Industrial Safety Training Centre. Contact us today for your price.