Working at Heights Refresher
Renew your CPO-approved Working at Heights Training for eligible workers who previously completed an approved program. Review critical fall-protection knowledge, refresh practical equipment skills, and revalidate your training for another three years.
Renew Your Working at Heights Training
Ontario workers on construction projects who use fall-protection systems are required to have valid Working at Heights training from a CPO-approved training provider. Working at Heights training is valid for three years, after which eligible workers can complete approved refresher training to revalidate their training for another three-year period.
Our Working at Heights Refresher course is designed for workers who previously completed both modules of an approved Working at Heights program. The course reinforces fall-hazard recognition, fall-protection principles, equipment inspection, proper harness use, fall-distance considerations, and emergency response planning.
Course Topics and Learning Outcomes
Refresh the knowledge and hands-on fall-protection skills needed to recognize hazards, inspect equipment, and use personal fall-protection systems correctly.
Recognize Fall Hazards
Identify common fall hazards, unsafe conditions, and situations where appropriate fall-protection measures are required.
Understand Fall Protection
Review fall-prevention and fall-protection systems and understand how different methods are applied to working-at-heights hazards.
Inspect Equipment
Review how to inspect harnesses, connecting devices, anchor points, and related fall-protection equipment before use.
Use Equipment Correctly
Practice selecting, fitting, adjusting, and using personal fall-protection equipment according to established procedures.
Calculate Fall Distance
Review clearance requirements, swing-fall hazards, arrest distance, and other factors that affect the safe use of fall-arrest systems.
Respond to Emergencies
Understand the importance of rescue planning and timely response following a fall-arrest event.
Who This Course Is For
This refresher is intended for eligible workers who have previously completed approved Working at Heights training and need to renew their training for work involving fall-protection systems on Ontario construction projects.
- Construction Workers
- Roofers and Exterior Contractors
- Window Cleaners
- Supervisors and Crew Leaders.
- Electrical and Mechanical Trades Workers
- Workers Whose Previous Working at Heights Training Is Approaching Expiry
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View our upcoming public refresher course dates in Kingston or contact us to arrange group or on-site training for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about refresher eligibility, renewal periods, expired training, proof of previous training, and choosing an approved training provider.
Who is eligible to take Working at Heights Refresher training?
To be eligible for Working at Heights Refresher training in Ontario, you must have previously successfully completed both the Basic Theory and Practical modules of a CPO-approved Working at Heights program.
How often do I need to renew my Working at Heights training?
Working at Heights training is valid for three years from the date of successful completion. Completing an approved refresher course revalidates your training for another three years from the date you successfully complete the refresher.
Can I take the refresher course if my Working at Heights training has already expired?
You may still be eligible for refresher training if you previously completed both modules of an approved Working at Heights program. Once the three-year validity period has passed, however, your previous training is no longer valid until you successfully complete the refresher.
What if I lost my Working at Heights training card or certificate?
Losing your card does not automatically mean you need to retake the full course. Your previous approved Working at Heights training may be verified through Ontario training records. Contact StartSafe before your course if you are unable to locate your proof of previous training.
Do I need to take my Working at Heights Refresher with the same training provider?
No. You can complete refresher training with another CPO-approved Working at Heights training provider in Ontario, provided you meet the refresher eligibility requirements.
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