Health & Safety Training in Ottawa

Asbestos products was once widely used in the construction industry due to it’s strength, insulation, ability to withstand high temperatures and resistance to chemicals. Widespread use of Asbestos began in 1930 and it wasn’t until the early 1970s that there was a decline in asbestos usage due to increasing concern over the serious heath effects.

Exposure to Asbestos can lead to a number of serious diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma The effects may not be felt at time of exposure and can take up to 40 years to develop. Asbestos related diseases are the leading cause of work related death for construction workers.

This course is designed to equip participants with the following:

• Hazards and implications of exposure to asbestos

• How to identify the location, material, and items that may contain Asbestos

• Classifications of Asbestos work and control measures

• Legislative requirements

PLEASE NOTE: This is an awareness/information of Asbestos in the workplace only, it is NOT an Asbestos removal course

DURATION: Approximately 3-4hrs of in class participation.

This training focuses on teaching supervisors their roles and responsibilities under the OHSA. All employers are required to appoint a Competent Supervisor to provide information and instruction for the Health and Safety of workers in the workplace. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), a supervisor is defined as a person who either has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker. Any person in a Supervisory Position (crew leader, foreman, site supervisor, manager etc.) which Directs, Controls, Instructs or otherwise supervises the actions of workers is required to have adequate training for this purpose.

This course teaches participants of:

• Fundamentals of Supervisory Tasks

• Leadership Styles

• Communication and Motivation

• Emergency Response and Incident Investigations

• The Internal Responsibility System

• Legal Responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Through the knowledge gained in this program supervisors will be equipped to handle various health and safety situations that may occur on the job.

Please Note: Employer specific training based on your specific Health and Safety Program is available.

DURATION: Approximately 6hrs of in class participation.

A Confined Space is defined as a place this is:

• Partially or fully enclosed

• Not designed/constructed for continuous human occupancy

• Where atmospheric hazards may occur.

Confined spaces on construction projects are regulated under Regulation 632, as of July 1, 2011

Employers shall develop a written site specific confined space assessment and safe work plan that meets the requirements of Regulation 632-Confinded Spaces before any worker can enter a confined space. The assessment and plan must be reviewed on site with all the workers involved in doing confined space work.

This Training is for:

Any workers involved with working in/around a Confined Space are required to have participant knowledge and if entering or assisting. Those entering the Space must first have this awareness training prior to participating in a Confined space entry training.

This course teaches participants:

• The Definition of a Confined Space and Identification

• Hazards of working in a Confined Space

• Types of dangerous atmospheres

• Assessment and controls

• Legal requirements

• Monitoring protocols

• Entry Permit systems.

Note: All workers involved with working in a Confined Space must also complete a review of the Site specific Confined Space Assessment, Plan and/or Program.

Suggested Expiry: 3 years

DURATION: Approximately 3-4hrs of in class participation.

Any workers participating in trenching and excavating need to be aware of the hazards and dangers involved. An excavation is a hole left in the ground resulting from removing material. A trench is an excavation where the depth is bigger than the width.

Ontario regulations for excavations can be found in Sections 222-242 of Construction Regulations in the OHSA. Information about proper excavation procedures, precautions to be taken, and soil types can be found in these sections.

This Training is for:

Any worker who is directly involved in excavation and trenching, as well as any worker who will be working closely or around where excavation and trenching is taking place.

Participants will learn:

• The major hazards of working in trenches and excavations

• The 3 basic methods of protection against trench cave-ins: sloping, shoring and trench boxes; proper preparation of excavating

• Other various hazards associated on the work site.

• Emergency procedures

• Part III of the Construction Regulations (sections 222 to 242) pertaining to excavating and trenching operations. Taught in compliance with the IHSA and Ministry of Labour’s health and safety legislation.

No Expiry.

DURATION: Approximately 4 hours of in-class participation.

Workplace fires can happen at any time. It is important to know what to do when a fire starts, when and how to fight a fire and when not to. This program will provide participants with basic knowledge necessary to react safely in a potentially dangerous situation.

This course is designed to teach participants fire safety basics which covers the cause of fires in the workplace and precautions that can be made to prevent them. Proper usage of fire extinguishers during a fire are extremely important to evacuating safely.

This training is For:

Any person who may be required to use a Fire Extinguisher during their course of regular duties (including but limited to Welding, Water Proofing, Propane Use, and other) must have the Basic knowledge necessary to properly utilize the device. Safeline Management offers the essential information and knowledge to meet Regulation 52 (1.1)

Participants will learn:

• Elements of a Fire

• Classes of Fire and Extinguishers

• Different types of fire extinguishers

• When to use an Extinguisher

• PASS Method

• Inspection, Maintenance and Storage

No Expiry.

DURATION: 1 Hour

A lockout/tag out refers to specific practices and procedures to protect workers from unexpected release of hazardous energy in the form of electrical, mechanical and gas. A lockout typically involves a worker using a device to prevent release of hazardous energy. A Tag out provides information on when the item has been locked out and why.

Participants will gain knowledge on what to look for in recognizing equipment that needs to be locked out/tag out. The purpose of this method od hazard recognition is to recognize the hazard before it takes place and to eliminate it.

This Training is For:

Any worker who is involved with maintenance of equipment/machinery (with moving parts) are required to have participant knowledge and MUST first have this awareness training prior to participating in a LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT Plan/Program.

This course teaches participants:

• The Identification process

• Hazards and Controls

• Types of Energy sources

• Assessment and controls

• Legal requirements

• Monitoring protocols

• LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT systems.

Note: All workers involved with the process must also complete a review of the Site-specific LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT Plan/Program.

No Expiry.

DURATION: Approximately 2hrs of in class participation.

A Scaffold is a temporary structure, typically made of metal tubing, used to support workers and/or materials in construction. Working on scaffolds, including the setup and tear down is one of the most hazardous tasks in construction. Workers must have completed a valid Fall Protection/Working at Heights program prior to attending this course.

This Training is for:

Any worker who is going set up, work on, or dismantle a scaffold. Participants will learn proper practices and procedures for safe use of all aspects of scaffolds.

Participants will learn:

• To identify the Hazards and Controls

• Legislative requirements

• Safe Practices and Procedures.

A Hands-On element for this program is available with equipment on site.

No Expiry.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Working at Heights/Fall Protection

DURATION: Approximately 3-4hrs of in class participation.

Suspended access equipment is any equipment, machinery, platform, etc. that is suspended in the air using support lines. This equipment is used to access sides or high angles of buildings/structures. Improper usage can lead to serious injuries or fatalities.

Courses are conducted at Safeline office providing the required legislated information to Operate, Inspect and work on this equipment. Upon completion of this program workers must also have on site training with the specific equipment being used and the manufacturer specifications.

Participants will learn:

• Hazard awareness

• Control measures

• Safe Practices and procedures

• Operational controls

• Conducting daily inspections

• Legislation requirements and regulations

PREREQUISITE: Valid Working at Heights

Note: This program does not qualify for Set-up and Rigging purposes

Traffic control is used to regulates the flow of traffic to protect construction workers and the motoring public, stop traffic when necessary, and allow construction to proceed safely and effectively.

This Training is for:

Any signal person who will be stopping traffic, signalling vehicles, and workers who may be endangered by vehicular traffic. This course is designed to teach participants about the hazards of working on a road with vehicles and the precautions they can take to prevent hazards.

The Ontario regulations for traffic control can be found in General Construction Sections 67-69 of the OHSA.

Participants will learn:

• Hazard Identification

• Controls used to mitigate hazards

• Legislative requirements and regulations,

• Traffic control planning basics

• PPE and equipment requirements

Note: Workers will be able demonstrate effective hand signals and proper use of signs at the end of the course.

No Expiry.

DURATION: approximately 3-4hrs of in class participation.

Legislated since 1988 in Ontario, ALL workers which may come into contact or work with hazardous materials must have this training and receive an annual review. WHMIS is a nation hazard communication system that provides information on safe usage of hazardous materials in a workplace.

In 2015 the traditional WHMIS program was amended to what is referred to as a Globally Harmonized System (GHS). This means WHMIS training is consistent across the world. This program is designed to teach participants the new practices and procedures when working with or around hazardous material.

The Ontario regulations for WHMIS can be found in Regulation 860-WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS) of the OHSA.

This Training Is for:

Anybody who is working in construction in Ontario. This training is a mandatory requirement by law. This course is particularly important to people who will be working with hazardous materials.

Participants will learn:

• Different types of hazardous materials

• Pictograms and their hazards

• 3 main elements (trade/worker specific materials and required PPE, Labels and MSDS).

• Legislative requirements

DURATION: Approximately 2hrs of in class participation.

EXPIRATION: 1 Year

As of July 01/2014, ALL employers must ensure that ALL workers have completed the Worker/Supervisor Awareness training (Regulation 297/13). This training focuses on the health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors, and employers. This training is part of a Ministry of Labour initiative to educate workers in construction about their rights, responsibilities, and involvement in safety while at work.

Participants will learn:

• the IRS (Internal Responsibility System)

• Responsibilities in the workplace (employer, supervisor and worker)

• JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committees)

• Workers Rights in the Workplace

• Statistics and other related resources.

No Expiry.

DURATION: Approximately 2hrs of in class participation.