FALL PROTECTION TRAINING CERTIFICATION
Fall Protection Training Ontario provides essential knowledge and skills for working safely at heights while meeting the stringent requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario’s Construction Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91).
Delivered by experienced safety professionals, this course is tailored for workers and employers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) across construction, industrial, and maintenance industries. Participants will learn to identify fall hazards, use fall protection systems effectively, and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
The training includes hands-on practical exercises, where participants will practice proper harness fitting, fall arrest system setup, and emergency procedures. Upon successful completion, participants receive an Ontario Fall Protection Certification, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and enhance workplace safety.
Training available for businesses in Ontario, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Milton, Georgetown, Aurora, Newmarket, Caledon, Barrie, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Peterborough, Orangeville, Grimsby, Brantford, Stratford, Simcoe, Woodstock, Collingwood, Orillia, Port Hope, Kawartha Lakes, and more.
Contact us for Special Discounts and Preferred Pricing
1-5 Participants: $699.00/Session
6-8 Participants: $1,069.00/Session
9-10 Participants: $1,229.00/Session
11-15 Participants: $1,509.00/Session
Duration
Up to 4 hours
Assessment
A passing grade of 75% is required in order to receive a certificate
Completion
Upon completion of this training, participants will receive a PDF participation certification
Fall Protection Training Course
Course Outline:
Introduction to Fall Hazards
Statistics on workplace falls in Ontario
Consequences of inadequate fall protection
Ontario Health and Safety Legislation
Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Fall Protection requirements under Ontario’s Construction Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91)
Identifying and Assessing Fall Hazards
Common fall risks in construction and industrial settings
Hazard assessment processes
Fall Protection Systems Overview
Types of fall protection systems: Travel restraint, fall arrest, guardrails
Selecting the right system for the job
Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE)
Harness and lanyard inspection, fitting, and care
Anchors, lifelines, and connectors: Proper usage and maintenance
Safe Work Practices for Working at Heights
Planning and organizing tasks to prevent falls
Emergency response planning
Hands-On Training
Practical exercises: Harness fitting, fall arrest system setup, and safe movement at height
Instructor-guided evaluation
* NOTE – This online Fall Protection Training course WILL NOT meet the Ontario Ministry of Labour guidelines for Working at Heights certification. If you work in Ontario and require Working at Heights training, please click here for more information or contact our office and we can arrange in class training for you as per the Ministry of Labour Guidelines. 905.672.3600
Top Ten Safety Tips for Fall Prevention
Use Rails
Whenever possible, use rails. This is the easiest way to keep workers safe and meet compliance as there is nothing for the worker to do but to stay within the rails. Regardless of which type you use, you will find rails are the easiest fall protection system to use.
Use proper PPE
You need to choose proper equipment for the job site. All full body harnesses that meet CSA/ANSI standards will perform the same but do your research to get the proper equipment you need for the specific job. Harnesses are not one size fits all. Make sure workers can properly adjust their harnesses so that they fit correctly. Lanyards need to be properly selected as well. Each situation is different, so you need to evaluate your working conditions and the task to be performed in order to give your employees something that will actually protect them.
Inspect your PPE
If workers are not inspecting their PPE, it could fail at any time, they should be inspecting their equipment before every shift. A competent person should also periodically inspect harnesses and lanyards. The inspection should be thorough, but does not need to take a lot of time and could save a life.
Understand Fall Distances
Even if you wear the proper PPE, if it allows you to hit the lower level before it engages, it will be deadly. Your actual fall distance needs to not only include the length of your lanyard when deployed, but also your body length below the D-ring and any sag in your harness and anchor system.
Acceptable Anchor Points
On a construction site there will be many more things that will NOT be an acceptable anchor point than WILL be an acceptable anchor point. The anchor point must support not just the weight of the person attached, but 5000 lbs. per person attached. Many fixtures are not going to withstand those forces. You can consider structural steel using a proper beam clamp or a manufactured roofing cart or other manufactured anchor if installed correctly. You should always be safe and get documentation and/or an engineer’s approval before deciding to use something as an anchor point.
The best way to working at height
In many cases a scaffold system is going to be your best solution to work at heights and they must be equipped with rails. Sometimes you may need to work on an aerial lift and wear a harness and a lanyard and properly tie off. Other times you may need to use a ladder and other safety precautions are not involved. Consider your worksite situation carefully then determine the proper piece of equipment to use.
Use Ladders Safely
Ladders are the source of many industrial and workplace accidents usually because we think they are simple to use. Ladders are dangerous. Always make sure that using ladder is best way to accomplish the job you are doing. All workers must be properly trained on the safe use of ladders.
Know the regulations
If you work at height in Ontario, it is mandatory to attain certification in an approved Working at Heights course. This course cannot be taken online and must be taught by a certified training company.
Proper use of lifts
Always receive professional training on the exact piece of lift equipment you will be operating. Operator’s manual and safety signs must be fully understood on to have a complete understanding of all safety devices and controls before operating the machine.
Professional training
If your employees work at heights, they must be properly trained. Falls are the leading cause of death in construction every year. Give your employees the knowledge they need to keep themselves safe. When it comes to fall protection, you can’t have too much information.
