Working at Heights Training

Working at Heights Training in Ottawa

Working at heights poses serious risks, especially in industries like construction, HVAC, telecom, and high-rise window cleaning. Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations 213/91 and 297/13 make Working at Heights training a legal requirement. Failing to comply can lead to steep fines, site shutdowns, and serious injuries. Beyond compliance, this training is necessary to keep job sites efficient, reduce workplace incidents, and show clients you run a safe, credible operation.

We provide practical, legally approved instruction that prepares your team for real job-site conditions. We focus on making safety easy to understand and follow—so your workers don’t just pass the course; they remember what to do when it matters most. Our working at heights training in Ottawa is designed to meet your scheduling needs with flexible sessions—including weekends and short-notice bookings.

We cover the full training scope:

  • Fall prevention system awareness
  • Safe use of ladders and scaffolding
  • PPE selection and use
  • Guardrails, travel restraints, and fall arrest system setup
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Risk assessment and hazard recognition

We also help simplify compliance with free checklists and cost-effective group rates to train your growing team without slowing down your progress.

Certified Training with Real Industry Experience

Safety training should meet more than just a checklist—it should prepare workers to make smart, life-saving decisions on real job sites. In Ontario, only Ministry of Labour-approved Working at Heights training is valid. Certificates are good for 3 years, and keeping them current is key to avoiding penalties. Employers also need records organized; renewals tracked, and training that actually connects with workers in the field.

Our certified courses are designed to meet every standard while keeping things practical and stress-free. We’re committed to serving the real needs of Ottawa businesses with options that make training simple, flexible, and effective.

You can choose from:

  • In-person training with hands-on equipment use
  • On-site group sessions for full crews
  • Blended learning (online theory with in-person practical)
  • Weekend or off-hours scheduling for minimal disruption

Led by certified instructors with real job-site experience, our team brings practical knowledge—not just theory. Our working at heights certification Ottawa, ON courses come with automatic renewal reminders and optional certificate tracking—so you never miss a deadline or risk non-compliance.

Why Choose Us

Real-World Safety Know-How

We deliver hands-on, real-world safety skills through certified instructors who’ve worked the same high-risk jobs. No fluff—just practical knowledge that sticks and actually works where it counts: on rooftops, scaffolds, and construction zones.

We Simplify Legal Compliance

We provide clarity with free compliance checklists and easy-to-follow guidance, so you’re not left second-guessing what your team needs to stay legal and avoid those costly fines.

Job-Site Focused

Our training includes site-specific hazard reviews and industry-relevant examples, so workers gain practical knowledge that applies directly to your unique workplace—not someone else’s.

FAQs

The certification lasts three years, and we help you stay compliant with reminders and training for working at heights in Ottawa, ON, before expiry.

Anyone on a construction project using fall protection systems must be certified under Ontario law to avoid costly penalties.

Yes, we offer evening and weekend sessions to fit your crew’s schedule without disrupting your workday.