If your crew is still working at heights through the winter, you already know the dangers don’t slow down just because the calendar says February.

In many cases, they get worse.

Snow, ice, freezing rain, wind, shorter daylight hours, and slippery surfaces can turn everyday tasks into unnecessarily dangerous work. Ladders become less stable. Footing changes. Equipment gets harder to handle in cold weather. Visibility drops earlier. Even a routine job can become dangerous when conditions shift.

That’s exactly why Workers Health & Safety Centre (WHSC) provides Working at Heights (WAH) training year-round.

Book your training today

WHSC offers:

• Working at Heights training delivered by experienced workers who understand the realities of the job
• Immediate training options for workers who need certification now
• Refresher training for workers with expiring certification to help keep them compliant and site-ready.

The added advantage of training in February? You can get ahead and ensure you and your crew are ready for spring.

If your busiest season starts in spring, now is the ideal time to train (before schedules fill up and project demand spikes).

Working at Heights training: It’s the law

Ontario requires approved Working at Heights training for workers on construction projects who use fall protection systems, including fall arrest systems, fall restricting systems, safety nets, work belts, and safety belts.

Training must also be refreshed every three years to remain valid.

Did you know: WHSC’s programs are CPO-approved and built to meet those requirements. Take a look at our training options: https://whsc.on.ca/training/training-registration.

2,448 stop work orders: Is your team prepared?

Ontario continues to run focused health and safety compliance campaigns, including falls-related inspections in residential construction.

In the most recent published campaign results for falls from heights in single-family and multi-family residential work, inspectors issued 23,421 orders and 2,448 stop work orders. This a  clear signal that fall hazards remain a major enforcement focus.

Our fight to reduce fraudulent training records

There’s another reason employers are paying closer attention to training right now: fraudulent training records.

Ontario recently issued an alert about fraudulent Working at Heights training cards and unapproved providers. The message was clear: employers are responsible for ensuring workers have valid, approved training. In other words, having “a card” is not enough if it can’t be verified.

That’s one of the biggest practical benefits of training with WHSC.

Not only is WHSC Ontario’s official government-designated health and safety training centre, we have also launched a digital Record of Training (ROT) system that makes training records easier to access, verify, and trust.

Our digital ROT system is accepted by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario, and it helps both workers and employers quickly confirm training status when it matters most.

WHSC introduced the system specifically to help address growing concerns about fake certificates and unverifiable credentials.

What workers and employers gain from WHSC’s digital ROT:

• Fast access to training records in one place
• Easier proof of training for site access and inspections
• Expiry status visibility and renewal reminders
• Better confidence that records are valid and current
• Less paperwork and less uncertainty for employers.

Book your WAH training today

Whether your team is actively working at heights this winter, or you’re getting organized for a busy spring, now is the right time to book.

WHSC offers Working at Heights and refresher training year-round so workers can stay protected in the toughest conditions (and employers can feel confident their people have valid, practical, life-saving training when they need it most).

Register for WAH and WAH Refresher Training today
 
Don’t see what you need? Contact any one of our Training Services Representatives located in communities across Ontario.

Need more information? 
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