Working at Heights Refresher Training – Markham & Onsite

Training Overview

STS Group’s Working at Heights Refresher course provides practical knowledge and hands-on skills required for renewing your WAH certification in Ontario. Participants will review fall hazards, inspect fall protection equipment, and refresh their knowledge of safe work procedures in compliance with provincial regulations.

This refresher course meets the Working at Heights training standards established by Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) and ensures continued compliance with OHSA regulations. View all Working at Heights courses in Ontario.

Working at Heights Refresher Training

This course is designed specifically for workers who already hold a WAH certificate and need to renew it every three years. The refresher ensures ongoing safety awareness and compliance with Ontario regulations.

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Key Benefits of Working at Heights Refresher Training

• CPO-Approved Certification Renewal: Maintain a valid Working at Heights certificate upon completion.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets Ontario’s mandatory refresher requirements under OHSA.
• Hands-On Review: Practical exercises using real fall protection equipment to reinforce safety skills.
• Flexible Options: Available in-class or delivered directly at your job site.
• Employer-Friendly: Ideal for group training and workplace compliance programs.

Booking Process

Registering for the Working at Heights Refresher course with STS Group is simple:

1. Click the Book Your Training button or contact our team directly.
2. Choose your preferred training option: in-class or on-site at your workplace.
3. Provide participant details and confirm your training date.
4. Our coordinator will confirm scheduling, location, and any group requirements.
5. Complete your refresher training and receive your renewed CPO-approved certificate.

To book training, call us (416) 635-7800 or email info@stscanada.com.

Course Outline

Part One: Theory Review

• Review of Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations
• Fall Hazard Recognition and Controls
• Warning Methods and Physical Barriers
• Ladders and Similar Equipment
• Refresher on Personal Fall Protection Equipment

Part Two: Practical Equipment Refresher

• Harness and Equipment Inspection
• Anchor Points and Safe Connections
• Fall Arrest Systems and Safety Planning
• Rescue Planning and Emergency Procedures
• Hands-On Practice and Evaluation

Course Duration: Refresher: 4–5 Hours (Half-Day)

Who Should Attend?

• Workers holding a WAH certificate due for renewal
• Construction and roofing workers
• General labourers working at elevation
• Supervisors responsible for site safety compliance
• Employers booking refresher training for teams

Delivery Options

• In-Class Refresher: Half-day instructor-led course with practical exercises.
• On-Site Refresher: Training delivered at your workplace in Markham or across Ontario for group bookings.

Certificate Issued

• Certificate valid for 3 years in Ontario (renewal)
• Proof of compliance for construction and industrial job sites
• Wallet card and updated training record provided

Frequently Asked Questions

The Working at Heights refresher course is a half-day program, typically lasting 4–5 hours. It combines theory and practical exercises to ensure participants maintain compliance and safety skills.

2. How often do you need to refresh Working at Heights training?

Refresher training is required every three years in Ontario to ensure continued compliance with OHSA regulations and proper use of fall protection systems.

3. How to renew Working at Heights certification in Ontario?

To renew your certification, complete a CPO-approved refresher course before your current certificate expires. Upon completion, you will receive an updated certificate valid for another three years.

4. What happens in a refresher course?

Refresher courses review key safety procedures, fall hazard recognition, proper use of personal protective equipment, and practical exercises to reinforce skills learned in the initial course.

5. What is the purpose of a refresher course?

The refresher ensures workers maintain knowledge of safety regulations, proper equipment usage, and fall prevention techniques to minimize workplace accidents at heights.

6. What topics are covered in refresher training?

Topics typically include fall hazard recognition, PPE inspection and use, anchor points, rescue procedures, and practical hands-on exercises to reinforce safe work practices.

7. Can Working at Heights refresher training be done online?

Some theory modules may be offered online, but the practical component must be completed in person to demonstrate proper use of fall protection equipment.

8. Who should take the refresher course?

Workers with an existing Working at Heights certificate, supervisors, and anyone required to maintain compliance with Ontario’s OHSA regulations should attend refresher training.