What is Working at Heights Training?
Working at Heights Training is a safety course that teaches workers how to identify fall risks and use fall protection systems correctly. and covers safe practices for ladders, scaffolds, roof work, harness use, anchor points, and emergency planning. This training is essential for anyone working in construction, maintenance, or any job where falls may occur.
Our Working at Heights Training is designed to meet safety requirements and provide a clear, practical understanding of working at heights procedures. Our WAH training is a blended course of online learning and onsite practical training.
- Online E-Learning + Onsite Practical Training
- Certification Card and Documents Provided Upon Completion
- Suitable for Individuals and Companies
Who Needs This Training?
Working at Heights Training is recommended for anyone working at over 3 meters (10 feet), including but not limited to:
- Construction and renovation workers
- Roofers and installers
- Maintenance technicians
- Warehouse and logistics workers
- Supervisors and site managers
- Employers responsible for workplace safety compliance
Working at Heights certification needs to be renewed every 3 years through a 4 hour in person refresher course.
Working at Heights Course Options
Working at Heights Blended Full Certification
A two part course recommended for professionals that work at over 3 meters (10 feet)
$165.00
$135.00
- 3.5 Hours Self-Paced E-Learning
- 4 Hours In-Class Practical
- Digital Copy of Participant Manual
- Receive your QR coded certification card same day
Working at Heights Blended Refresher
To maintain WAH certification, refresher training is required within 3 years of receiving initial/last certification.
$125.00
$115.00
- 4 Hours In-Class Practical
- Access to WAH Refresher Course Content
- Physical Copy of Participant Manual
- QR Coded certificate upon successful completion of course
What Working at Heights
Training Covers
WAH Certification: E-Learning
- Course objectives
- Potential Hazards for Working at Heights
- Health and Safety Law in Ontario
- Roles and responsibilities and reporting hazards
- Hazard recognition and the hierarchy of controls
- Ladders and similar equipment (Theory)
WAH Certification: Practical
- Ladders and similar equipment (practical)
- Fall prevention and protection
- Legislative Requirements
- Personal Protective Equipment and limitations
- Anchors
- Rescue planning
WAH Certification Refresher
- Updates to any legislation and certification requirements
- Ladders and similar equipment (Practical)
- Fall prevention and protection
- Legislative Requirements
- Personal Protective Equipment and limitations
- Anchors
- Rescue planning
Working at Heights Training Across Ontario
4S has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s Chief Prevention Officer as meeting the Working at Heights training program and standard provider to workers and companies across the province, including Toronto, Markham, Hamilton and surrounding areas. Book as individual or arrange group training for your team. The blended course provides an E-Learning portion that is fully online and a practical session that requires completion in person.
WAH Training at Toronto
Blended and refresher Working at Heights certification for construction, maintenance, and warehousing workers, with practical sessions held locally. Book now
WAH Training in the GTA
Complete the E-Learning portion independently and then join us in our Markham office to complete the practical session. On-site group training is also available for teams of all sizes where our practical sessions can come to you across the GTA and Ontario.
WAH Training Elsewhere in Ontario
Don’t see your city? We train across the province – contact us to confirm availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Working at Heights training take?
Working at Heights is a blended course comprising of two different learning portions. Part 1, E-Learning portion takes approximately 3 hours while Part 2 Practical, In-Class portion takes 3.5 hours.
Is Working at Heights certification mandatory?
Requirements depend on your job role and local safety regulations, but it is strongly recommended for anyone working above 3 meters (10 ft). Workers in the construction, roofing, maintenance and other similar industries often require certification.
Can I complete Working at Heights training online?
Online training is a portion of the Working at Heights certification process, however an in-class practical portion is also required.
How long is the certification valid?
WAH Certification needs to be renewed every 3 years. Refresher courses to renew certification only require one 4 hour in-class course instead of the blended 2 portion training sessions.
Do companies get onsite training?
Yes, we offer onsite group training for larger teams and can help coordinate regular training sessions as part of a company safety program.
How do I book the course?
You can enroll online or contact us to schedule training.
Do you offer Working at Heights training in Toronto and Ottawa
Yes, plus other Ontario locations on request.
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