Training, Site Audits, Safety Policy and Programs & WSIB Claims Management

Course Descriptions:

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:

The TDG Regulations require that every person in Canada who is involved in shipping, handling or transporting dangerous goods be trained and certified.
Employers are responsible for deciding who needs to be trained. Construction Workplace Safety Ltd. can help by providing an up-to-date copy of the TDG Regulations and training materials that cover the basics of classification, documentation, packaging, safety marking and reporting. Employers add their own site-specific examples to meet the regulatory requirements.

Basics of Fall Protection:

This program provides workers with the basic knowledge required to work safely in areas exposed to fall hazards. Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize fall hazards and identify and apply fall protection controls. A review of legislative requirements will also be discussed as well as hands on review of equipment.

Natural Gas for Construction Heaters:

ROT course by Enbridge
This course will enable a worker to hook up activate and disconnect a construction heater under 400,000 btu’s using natural gas. As per requirements of TSSA, CH-02ng.
Topics include:
Hazard recognition and evaluation
Legislative requirements and safe practices
The program includes hands-on training outdoors, consisting of connecting, lighting and disconnecting a torch or heater, and classroom performance reviews.

Propane for Construction Heaters:

Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize and evaluate the hazards associated with propane. They will also be able to safely connect, disconnect, and activate propane equipment up to 400,000 Btu/h.
Topics include:
Hazard recognition and evaluation
Legislative requirements and safe practices
Connection, activation, and disconnection of propane equipment, including fork lift or scissor lift/boom under 400,000 btu’s.
The program includes hands-on training outdoors, consisting of connecting, lighting and disconnecting a torch or heater, and classroom performance reviews.

Powder Actuated Device:

This program will be of primary use and benefit to the operators of powder-actuated tools. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to recognize the hazards connected with powder-actuated tools, identify the principal types of tool, demonstrate safe handling and operation (including levels of load and safe disposal of misfired cartridges), and select the right tool and fastener for the job. This one-day program includes both classroom and hands-on instruction. Participants who successfully complete all program components will receive a certificate.
Topics include:
Hazard recognition
Personal protective equipment
Types of tools and fasteners
Safe operation and handling
Levels of load and proper use
Disposal of misfired cartridges
Selecting the proper fastener
Tool cleaning/maintenance

Chainsaw Safety:

Upon completion, participants will have a working knowledge of the requirements, guidelines, and procedures to operate and maintain chainsaws safely.
Topics include:
• Operating hazards
• Safety features
• Maintenance requirements
• Chain and bar features
• Personal protective equipment
• Fuelling and starting procedures
• Handling and cutting techniques

Traffic Control Persons:

Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of vehicle traffic hazards, establish effective procedures, and identify control options.
Topics include:
• Regulation review and compliance guidelines
• Traffic control on public ways
• Requirements for traffic control persons
• Backing vehicle procedures
• Vehicle/equipment blind spots
• Jobsite planning
• Use of “Temporary Conditions” “Book 7”. Ontario Traffic Manual

Confined Space Awareness:

Upon completion, participants will be able to identify confined spaces and demonstrate knowledge of legislative requirements and general procedures for confined space entry.
Included in the course are sample entry permits and other documents.
Topics include:
• Definition of confined space
• Hazards related to confined spaces
• Types of dangerous atmospheres
• Legal requirements
• Assessment and control options
• Monitoring strategies
• Entry permits and procedures

Forklift Safety:

This program helps rough-terrain forklift operators recognize and assess hazards. Topics include:
Basic hydraulics and pre-operational checks
Stability and tipping
Capacity and load charts
Safe operating and load handling procedures
Inspection, maintenance, and log books

WHMIS:

This program is a generic overview of WHMIS. (While reference to specific products used by workers is included in the course, employers must provide additional WHMIS training tailored to the specific materials workers may encounter.
Topics include:
Legislative requirements
Responsibilities of workplace parties
Information delivery
Worker education and training
Occupational health
Recognition, assessment, and control options

Powered Elevating Work Platforms:

Available as a classroom-based course or on site.
Scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other elevating work platforms — self-propelled or push-around — can present major hazards when they are not selected, used, inspected, or maintained properly. This program covers different types of platforms and their applications. We will cover the types of hazards encountered on site and how to address each issue.

Note: This program does include a hands-on component.
Before operators can be considered competent, they require both supervised hands-on training and experience with the particular class of machine they will be using. The “hands-on” component may or may not be on the specific class of machine you work with. Additional training will be required on the specific piece of equipment you will be using.
Note: Prerequisites for the course are “Basics of Fall Protect” and “Basic Propane Handling” if the operator changes the propane on the machine.

P.O. Box 989, Stayner, Ontario, L0M 1S0 Tel: (705) 812-1656