Industrial, Occupational Health and Safety Training: Vancouver, Alberta, and International

Industrial /Occupational Safety Training from Canpro Global

Fall Protection	Fall Prot. Supervisors	Controlled Descent	WHMIS
Confined Space Entry	Conf. Space Supervisors	Gas Detection / Tox.	Surface Spill Containm.
CBRN Training	Incident Caus. / Invest.	Lock-out / Tag-out	Fit Testing
Violence in Workplace	Disease Prevention	Risk Assessment	Supervisor Safety
Due Diligence / Bill C45

Canpro OH&S and Industrial Rescue provides a comprehensive list of industrial and organizational safety training. In addition to our OH&S courses, we also provide a full-service occupational health and safety consultation service.

Fall Protection EOCP-0.7 CEU's

Course Duration: Instructed in English – 1 day;
Instructed in translation – 2 days
Course Format: Classroom and practical exercises
Certification: Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion
Pre-requisites: Nil

This course is intended for any person that will be required to work at a height where fall protection
is necessary as per the definition provided in local work safe regulations. Students will be presented
a combination of theoretical training and practical training with current, approved fall protection
equipment. The training includes definitions, hierarchy of fall protection, calculating freefall distance
and fall clearance, identification and inspection of required equipment, harness fitting, fall protection
plans, and practical and written exercises followed by written confirmation of skills.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Define a fall protection system, fall arrest, and fall/travel restraint
When falls protection is required
Understand the fall protection hierarchy
Understand guardrails and their limitations and uses
Understand the difference between travel restraint and fall restraint
Understand fall arrest
Understand control zones and safety monitors
Understand ladder safety
Utilize fall protection equipment
Care for, clean and inspect fall protection equipment
Understand anchors and their uses
Perform fall protection system required calculations
Understand fall protection plans and when they are required
Understand the requirement for rescue and appropriate options
Identify fall protection concerns and propose solutions to real life situations

Fall Protection for Supervisors

This course is intended for any person that has completed basic fall protection training and will be
required to supervise work where there is a risk of falls. Students will be presented a combination of
theoretical and practical training utilizing examples that may be found in the work place. This will
include the components of a fall protection program, when a fall protection plan is required and how
to complete one, effectively planning for rescue, and what’s important in regards to investigating a
fall after it occurs.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Explain the governing bodies having jurisdiction regarding fall protection
Explain the requirements of the local fall protection regulations
Understand relevant standards governing fall protection equipment
Identify the key components of a fall protection program
Explain the other regulations, guidelines, and special conditions regarding fall protection as
identified by applicable regulations
Complete a fall protection plan
Make an effective plan for rescue after a fall has occurred
Facilitate an effective Tool Box meeting regarding a job site/task, which have the risk of a fall
Identify when fall protection is required
Investigate why a fall occurred

Controlled Descent

This course is intended for individuals working at heights and using ropes and controlled descent
devices to perform this work. This program teaches workers a safe, approved method of rigging
ropes to anchors, knots, self rescue and using controlled descent and safety devices to lower
themselves. The course consists of both a hands on and practical scenarios at height.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Identify, inspect and use ropes and knots
Identify, inspect and use appropriate descending devices
Identify and use appropriate anchors
Perform Self-Rescue

Confined Space Awareness, Entry and Standby EOCP -0.7 CEU's

This course is intended for any personnel that will be entering, working in, providing standby for or
monitoring confined spaces. Real case scenarios are examined. This program meets the training
requirements that allow workers to enter and work in confined spaces as required by applicable
provincial/state or international regulations. This training includes not only the applicable
regulations, but also air monitoring and scenario based evolutions based on the company’s
procedures. The course consists of both a classroom lecture in confined spaces and practical
scenarios in entry procedures.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Define a confined space
Identify types of confined spaces
Explain the different hazard types found in spaces
Mitigate hazards and perform control techniques
Understand applicable provincial/state or international regulations
Utilize personal protective equipment
Understand the major causes of fatalities/accidents
Understand the elements of a confined space entry program
Comprehend basic atmospheric monitoring concepts
Understand entry and safe work procedures
Understand entry permits

Confined Space for Supervisors

This course is intended for any personnel that will be managing a work site that contains confined
spaces and/or a worksite where employees enter confined spaces. Real case scenarios are examined.
This program meets the training requirements for supervisors of sites that contain confined spaces as
required by applicable regulations. This training includes not only the applicable regulations, but
also a more comprehensive air monitoring theory and practical training session as well as scenario
based evolutions based on the company’s procedures.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Understand applicable laws governing supervision duties
Understand the responsibilities of the employer, employee and supervisor for confined
space safety
Understand the governing bodies and regulations regarding confined spaces
Understand the expectations and training requirements employees entering confined
spaces require
Show a working knowledge of major causes of fatalities/accidents
Comprehend the requirements of a confined space entry program
Perform atmospheric monitoring and understand toxicology
Know when, where and why confined space documentation is required
Keep the required records

Gas Detection and Toxicology

This program is a must for personnel who use gas monitoring equipment in their workplace.
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to employ gas detection units
effectively and safely. This program also covers basic toxicology to provide participants with a
more complete understanding of gas monitoring.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Understand basic monitoring concepts
Understand health data terminology
Utilize different types of testing equipment
Understand important metering concepts
Understand the main detected gases
Fresh air zero a monitor
Bump a monitor
Calibrate a monitor

Surface Water Oil Spill Containment and Recovery

This course is intended for any personnel that will be providing the initial response to hazardous
materials spills. These students will be given the tools to assess the situation, identify the product,
confine the spill and notify the proper authorities. The course consists of both a classroom lectures
and practical scenarios.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

List which legislative authority applies
Identify who you must notify in case of a response
Identify spilled products
Use MSDS sheets
Understand the safety factors required in a hazardous materials response
Utilize personal protective equipment
Use pads and booms
Dam and dyke
Understand the difference between confinement vs. containment

CBRN [Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear] Basic Level

The CBRN Basic level is designed for individuals who may be in a position to recognize and respond
to a CBRN incident, but would not be the ones to intervene (e.g., emergency operators, police, firefighters
and emergency medical services personnel first arriving on scene). The intent is to provide
these individuals with training on how to recognize potential CBRN threats and incidents, protect
themselves, and respond accordingly (i.e., first to arrive on scene assess the situation, and call in
specialists as required).
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Be aware of the dangers
Recognize a CBRN incident
Decontaminate exposed persons
Control the scene
List response requirements
Utilize detection and monitoring equipment
Provide first aid for exposed persons
Understand potential agents

Incident Causation and Investigation

This Incident/Accident Investigation training course will present procedures, methods and
techniques for establishing and maintaining effective accident investigation programs.
This program is essential for anybody who performs accident investigation in their work duties,
such as supervisors, safety staff and safety committees.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Identify accident/incident causation
Recognize accident potential
Understand different investigation techniques
Perform sample investigations
Document accident reports
Collect physical evidence & perform photography
Lead investigation teams

Lock Out - Tag Out / De-Energization Training [LOTO]

Course Duration: Instructed in English – 1/4 day;
Instructed in translation – 1/2 day
Course Format: Classroom and practical exercises
Certification: Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion
Pre-requisites: Nil

This program will show participants the procedures and importance of “Lock Out – Tag Out” (LO-TO)
procedures, ensuring compliance, review legal applications / ramifications, related fines, penalties.
This course is paramount for any employee who works in or around energized equipment.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Understand who is required to Lockout and why
Understand the importance of the supervisor’s role in ensuring compliance
Understand when is it required to Lockout equipment
Identify and list sources of energy at their location and gives an example of each
Review in detail their specific policies & procedures
Understand who requires notification when lockout procedure is to be used
Perform case study - reviews on actual cases and discuss what could have been done to
prevent the accident that occurred in the case study
Define lockout / tag-out safety training

Fit Testing

The Fit Testing program is a comprehensive full day respiratory course designed for managers,
supervisors, occupational health nurses, safety coordinators, and industrial hygienists who have
responsibilities in the implementation of a respiratory protection program at their workplace, and
require a thorough understanding of the elements of an effective respirator program. Participants
will receive a thorough knowledge of the applicable regulations, respiratory protection program
requirements, and fit testing theory and qualitative fit testing practical exercises.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Understand the legislation governing fit testing
Identify the elements of respiratory protection program
Perform a respiratory needs assessment
Select the proper respirator
Perform Qualitative fit testing
Identify the parts of different types of respiratory protection
Develop a respiratory program
Perform an audit on a respiratory program
Donn and doff respirators

Violence in the Workplace - Handling Hostility

This highly interactive program takes participants through a progression of theory/knowledge
and practical physical skills. The workshops purpose is to provide a blend of knowledge and
competencies that will enhance personal safety and respectful relationships in the workplace,
to the benefit of all your companies’ personnel and clients.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Identify appropriate and inappropriate workplace behavior
Identify violence in the workplace
Understand applicable local safety regulations
Understand company related policies and procedures
Comprehend situational awareness
Use verbal and physical distraction techniques for managing and escaping from
threatening/violent incidents and attacks, and further includes situational awareness

Disease Transmission Prevention

This program is designed and intended for any individuals who come in contact with blood or
transmittable diseases during their work or leisure activities. This program helps employers maintain
business continuity by keeping staff safe and free from illness, thus reducing time lost at work.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Describe how infections occur
Identify how blood borne pathogens are spread
Identify tasks that have a potential for exposure to infectious materials
Recognize the importance of hand washing and personal hygiene in reducing the risk of
disease transmission
Recognize the importance of personal protective equipment and understand the types of
equipment available for use
Identify engineering and work practice controls
Identify biohazard signs and labels
Describe the emergency procedures for exposure incidents involving potentially infectious
materials

RISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD RECOGNITION

This program will build knowledge and develop competence and skills in the techniques that
support hazard recognition and the assessment and control of risks associated with workplace
settings. It also includes practical frameworks for the application of occupational and environmental
health risk assessment and detailed examination of the roles of risk perception and risk
communication in risk control and management.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Understand the need for risk assessment
Understand the steps of risk assessment
Control workplace risks
Identify a hazard
Identify hazard recognition techniques
Perform hazard control techniques

SUPERVISOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

This program is aimed at helping supervisors to exercise due diligence and to carry out their
responsibilities for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. The course is
designed for supervisors, new or experienced, and is also suitable for joint health and safety
committee members, worker health and safety representatives, and health and safety professionals
committed to reducing workplace injuries and diseases.
At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to:

Understanding due diligence
Understand regulatory officer functions
Understand basic risk assessment and control
Give effective crew talks
Understand workplace injuries and diseases

Due Diligence and Bill C45 / Sec 217 Criminal Code of Canada

Course Duration: Instructed in English – 1/2 day;
Instructed in translation – 1 day
Course Format: Classroom and practical exercises
Certification: Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion
Pre-requisites: Nil

The due diligence course is designed for supervisors, trainers, managers or anyone else in the workplace who directs another employee. Upon completion of this course you will understand your rights under the law and key terms such as due diligence and best practices.

Workplace Hazardous Materials (WHMIS) Education

Course Duration: Computer based, at your site;
Course Format: Computer based
Certification: Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion
Pre-requisites: Nil

This WHIMIS training course is required for any employees in Canada who work with or around hazardous materials.
This program will ensure that you are meeting your regulatory requirements while also keeping your staff safe.

At the end of this highly interactive training, participants will be able to: