Ontario-mandatory, CPO-approved fall-protection training, current to the April 2024 standard.
Falls are among the leading causes of serious injury and death on Ontario construction projects. If your workers may use fall protection, the law requires this training before they start, and Siren Safety delivers the current CPO-approved program.
Is this training required?
Yes. Under O. Reg. 297/13 and O. Reg. 213/91 (Section 26), any worker on a construction project who may use a fall-protection system must complete a Working at Heights (WAH) training program approved by Ontario's Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) before they begin that work. Certification is valid for three years, after which a refresher is required.
Who should take it
- Construction workers who may use fall protection
- Anyone working above three metres (10 feet): swing stages, boatswains' chairs, scaffolding, roofing rope systems, and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs)
- Employers and supervisors responsible for fall-protection compliance
What you'll learn
By the end of this CPO-approved program, participants will be able to:
- Identify fall hazards and understand Ontario's fall-protection requirements
- Select, inspect, fit, and use fall-protection equipment correctly
- Work safely with ladders, near skylights, and around damaged equipment (added in the April 2024 standard)
- Understand travel restraint, fall restriction, and fall arrest systems
- Recognize the need for a written rescue procedure before using a fall-arrest system
Course details
| Duration | [Course length, per the CPO standard] |
| Certification | CPO-approved Working at Heights |
| Valid for | 3 years (refresher required) |
| Recertification | CPO-approved WAH refresher, every 3 years |
| Maximum class size | 12 participants (April 2024 standard) |
| Standards | O. Reg. 297/13 · O. Reg. 213/91 (s. 26) |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Format | In-person, on-site or scheduled |
| Price | [Price, or "contact for a group quote"] |
Workers register with a personal email address; records are stored in the MLITSD Client Management System.
Delivery and logistics
Delivered at your site or at [training location]. Participants should bring [required PPE and clothing]. Group and crew bookings available: [group booking details].
Beyond the CPO course: your obligations as an employer
The CPO course is the baseline. Ontario employers must also:
- Provide site-specific fall-protection training for the actual equipment and hazards on your project
- Develop written procedures for rescuing a worker after a fall has been arrested, before anyone uses a fall-arrest system, and post them at the project
We can help with both, including suspended-worker rescue planning through our Rescue Planning service.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Working at Heights certification valid? Three years. A CPO-approved refresher is required to keep it current.
Is this the same as fall-protection equipment training? No. The CPO Working at Heights course is the legal baseline; you still need site-specific training on the equipment and hazards of your particular project.
Do you deliver on-site for our crew? Yes, on your site or at [training location]. [Group booking details].
Register
Register or request dates · Call 705-806-SAFE