Working at Heights training is a course designed to teach workers, supervisors, and employers how to work safely at heights. The course covers topics such as the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers, identifying hazards associated with working at heights, using personal fall protection equipment, and developing a rescue plan.

All workers in Ontario who work at heights, including those who work on construction sites, are required to complete a CPO-approved Working at Heights training program. Employers must ensure that their workers complete the training before they begin work at heights.

The Working at Heights training course in Ontario is 8 hours long. The course is divided into a theory component, which is completed in the classroom, and a practical component, which involves hands-on training using the equipment that the workers will be using when they work at heights.

If a student has completed this training before, they are only required to take the 4 hour Working at Heights Refresher program.

Workers in Ontario who have completed the Working at Heights training course must take a refresher course every three years to maintain their certification. The refresher course is also at least 4 hours long and covers any changes to the regulations or best practices related to working at heights.

No, the Working at Heights training course in Ontario cannot be completed entirely online. The course requires hands-on training using equipment, and the practical component must be completed in person.

Employers are responsible for ensuring that their workers complete the Working at Heights training course before they work at heights. If workers do not complete the training, they cannot work at heights, and employers may face penalties and fines for failing to comply with the Ministry of Labour regulations. Additionally, workers who do not complete the training put themselves at risk of injury or fatality when working at heights.