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March 2007 Section 25.2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that employers “provide information, instruction, and supervision to a worker to protect the health and safety of the worker.” ✓ FALL PROTECTION: Training is mandatory for workers that may be exposed to a fall hazard. The fall hazard can be as little as 2.4 metres (8 feet). This includes guardrail installation. ✓ CONFINED SPACE ENTRY: Workers exposed to a confined space (see the Construction Regulation for the definition) must be trained before being allowed to enter the space. Examples of confined spaces include maintenance holes, tanks, and vaults. ✓ PROPANE: For torches, heaters, and other applications of propane you must be trained by a trainer registered with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). ✓ EXPLOSIVE ACTUATED TOOLS: Training on safe operation is mandatory. Refer to the manufacturer of the device for information on training. ✓ WHMIS: Training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is mandatory. Click on “Training” at www.csao.org to learn more, and to download the chart on training requirements for work in Ontario construction. CSAO also offers many training programs. Contact them at 1-800-781-2726 or www.csao.org Central Ontario NETWORK BULLETIN Please copy this bulletin and distribute as widely as possible. A publication of the Central Ontario Regional Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee with the support of the Construction Safety Association of Ontario. [email protected] www.csao.org Training Training
