(B.RAT) Beginner Rope Access Tech
This course requires WHMIS, Worker Health & Safety, and Working at Heights certifications, spanning 18 hours and valid for three years, unless you're an A.RAT. It includes an 8-hour online segment covering equipment review, rope maintenance, Regulation 859 & 215 review, and practical examples, followed by 10 hours of hands-on training for over two days.
Completing 10 tasks is necessary for successful course completion, including equipment inspection, seat setup, rappelling, knot tying, rope maintenance, and practice with various tasks. The course environment allows for controlled mistakes and falls during specific tasks, ensuring a safe and controlled learning experience with limited risk of injury.
(A.RAT) Advanced Rope Access Tech
Before taking the course, ensure you have WHMIS, Worker Health & Safety, Working at Heights, Supervisor, and B.RAT certifications. The course lasts for 23 hours and expires in 3 years unless you're an R.RAT, covering equipment review, ascent and transfer techniques, self and weighted rescue methods, regulatory and practical aspects including knot study and wall climbing sessions totaling 15 hours over 3 days.
Completion requires 12 tasks including site hazard assessments, various descent techniques, rope transfers, rescue descents, ascent and transfer exercises, self-rescue from suspension trauma, knot studies, hoisting, and basics of buddy rescue.
(R.RAT) Rescue Rope Access Tech
Before enrolling, ensure you have WHMIS, Worker Health & Safety, Working at Heights, Supervisor, B.RAT, A.RAT, and Standard First Aid certifications. The course comprises a 2-hour online session on incident reporting followed by 20 hours of rescue training scenarios on the wall, with mandatory monthly refresher training of 4 hours including scenarios and report writing.
The training covers effective communication strategies during rescue operations, including interaction with the site, law enforcement, and media avoidance, alongside an equipment review in class. Participants engage in various rescue scenarios, including those with and without a basket, aiming to complete each scenario in under 10 minutes to pass, followed by completing an incident report.
(M.RAT) Master Rope Access Tech
Before enrollment, ensure you possess WHMIS, Worker Health & Safety, Working at Heights, B.RAT, A.RAT, a valid R-RAT obtained within the past 12 months, and EMR certifications. Additionally, candidates must have experience teaching 10 classes for each rope access level within a year, and commit to serving on the training review committee at least twice annually.
The online course spans 20 hours and includes a thorough equipment review ensuring a comprehensive understanding, alongside a complete examination of regulations 859, 215 Z91-17, and Ministry of Labor guidelines.
(SAEO) Suspended Access Equipment Operator
"Suspended Access Equipment Operator" refers to individuals trained and certified to operate machinery for elevated access tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency in suspended work environments. These operators are proficient in the safe operation and maintenance of various equipment used for working at heights.
Users of suspended access equipment must be trained in the use and operations of a Suspended Swing Stage. (O.Reg. 213/91 s.138). Only workers who have successfully completed the operator course within the 3-years, can be designated as a competent worker for suspended access equipment. The course is a 3-day course. 2 days on the tools, and 1 day in class.
(SAEI) Suspended Access Equipment Installer
"Suspended Access Equipment Installer" denotes professionals specialized in assembling and installing machinery for elevated access applications, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. These installers possess expertise in the proper setup and configuration of suspended access systems to facilitate safe and efficient work at height.
Installers of suspended access equipment must be trained in rigging, installation, and inspections of suspended access equipment. (O.Reg. 213/91 s.138.1). Only workers who have successfully completed the installer course within the 3-years, can be designated as a competent worker for installing suspended access equipment. The course is a 2-day course. 1 days on the tools, and 1 day in class.
(ALBO) Aerial Lift/Boom Operator
An "Aerial Lift/Boom Operator" is skilled in maneuvering and operating elevated platforms, ensuring safe and precise positioning for various tasks at height. These operators are trained to handle aerial equipment responsibly, prioritizing safety protocols and efficient task completion.
Users of Elevated Work Platforms such as boom lifts and scissor lifts must be trained (OHSA s.25(2)(a) how to safely operate the class of EWP being used by the worker. Only workers who have successfully completed the EWP course within the 3-years, can be designated as a competent worker for using and operating a EWP. The course is a 1-day course. ½ day on the EWP, and ½ day in class.
WHMIS
WHMIS, or Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is a comprehensive safety framework designed to inform and educate workers about hazardous materials present in the workplace. It provides standardized labeling, safety data sheets, and training programs to mitigate risks and ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) are laws to give employers and workers information about the hazardous products or chemicals they may be exposed to at work. (OHSA Reg. 860 s.6 & 7). Only workers who have successfully completed the WHMIS course within 1 year, can be designated as a competent worker.. The course is a 1hr course, taken online.
(WAH) Working at Heights
"Working at Heights" involves tasks performed at elevated levels where there's a risk of falling, requiring specialized training and safety measures to mitigate hazards. This includes understanding and implementing proper fall protection systems and techniques to ensure the safety of workers operating at elevated heights.
The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training Regulation (O. Reg. 297/13) requires that employers ensure that workers on construction projects successfully complete a working at heights training program if those workers are required by the Construction Projects Regulation to use specified methods of fall protection (travel restraint system, fall restricting system, fall arrest system, safety net, work belt, or safety belt). The program must be approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) and must be delivered by a training provider approved by the CPO (sections 6 and 7 of O. Reg. 297/13). Only workers who have successfully completed the WAH course within the 3-years, can be designated as competently working at heights. The course is a 1-day course. 4hrs on the tools, and 4hrs in class.