Safety Training
Fall Protection & Safety Monitor
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Course Summary
This course is for both first timers and workers with expired Fall Protection/Safety Monitor certificates that need to renew their training. RCABC offers a comprehensive Fall Protection/Safety Monitor course that focuses on the real life requirements to meet current WorkSafeBC standards and regulations.
Any employer with employees working at heights over 3 meters (10 feet) in BC will benefit from taking this course, as it provides workers with an understanding of different types of fall protection, emergency procedures and the required personal protective equipment.
STEEL TOED BOOTS ARE REQUIRED
Successful participants will be issued a Fall Protection/Safety Monitor certificate that is valid for 3 years.
Fall Protection & Safety Monitor Course Schedule
Learning Outcomes
- The roles and responsibilities of WorkSafeBC, the employer and the employee
- Fall related statistics, the causes of falls, and the importance of fall protection training
- The new WorkSafeBC Fall Protection Regulations
- Relevant topics for safety meetings
- Understanding and use of guardrail systems, fall restraint, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems and personal devices
- Understanding and use of warning line and safety monitoring systems, covers, and protection from falling objects
- Understanding of ladder safety
- Knots used for fall restraint/fall arrest
Hours
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Other Information
The fee for this course is $100 for RCABC members and $150 for non-members. Course dates are subject to change and will be confirmed depending upon the number of participants registered. If you would like to schedule an alternate date, please contact the RCABC Education & Training department.
Email [email protected] or call 604-882-3437.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- Cancellations received at least 5 business days prior to the course date will result in a full refund.
- Cancellations received less than 5 full business days prior to the course dart are subject to an administration fee of $30
- Registered participants that do not show up for a course will not receive a refund.
- Substitutions for registered participants are permitted up to and including the day of the course.
National Torch Safety
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Course Summary
This course is for both first timers and workers with expired National Torch Safety certificates who need to renew their training.
Successful participants will be issued a National Torch Safety certificate that is valid for 3 years.
National Torch Safety Course Schedule
Learning Outcomes
- Propane system and handling
- Torch welding equipment
- Torch equipment set up
- Operation of a Hand Torch
- Safe work practices
- Fire prevention techniques
Hours
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Other Information
The cost for this course is $100 for RCABC members and $150 for non-members. Course dates are subject to change and will be confirmed depending upon the number of participants registered. If you would like to schedule an alternate date, please contact the RCABC Education & Training department.
Email [email protected] or call 604-882-3437.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- Cancellations received at least 5 business days prior to the course date will result in a full refund.
- Cancellations received less than 5 full business days prior to the course dart are subject to an administration fee of $30
- Registered participants that do not show up for a course will not receive a refund.
- Substitutions for registered participants are permitted up to and including the day of the course.
3-Day Intro to Roofing Orientation Program
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Course Summary
RCABC offers a three day training program that will prepare young workers for a job in the roofing industry. This course is offered in partnership with our member companies, who are among the largest and best roofing companies in BC and are always looking to recruit workers.
Successful participants will be issued a Fall Protection/Safety Monitor certificate and a WHMIS certificate that are both valid for 3 years. The successful participants will also be matched with an RCABC member employer and begin work as a labourer in the trade. Apprenticeship registration and training will be offered to eligible workers in one of our three programs (Roofer, Damp and Waterproofer; Architectural Sheet Metal Worker or Residential Steep Roofer)
NO COURSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
Learning Outcomes
- WorkSafe BC approved Fall Protection & Safety Monitor training and certification
- WHMIS 2015 certification
- Ladder safety training
- General construction site safety training
- Introduction to the roofing industry
Other Information
What you need to participate in this program is:
- CSA approved steel-toed boots
- Hard hat
- Leather work gloves
- Good attitude
The fee for this course is $200.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- Cancellations received at least 5 business days prior to the course date will result in a full refund.
- Cancellations received less than 5 full business days prior to the course dart are subject to an administration fee of $30
- Registered participants that do not show up for a course will not receive a refund.
- Substitutions for registered participants are permitted up to and including the day of the course.
Asbestos Awareness
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Course Summary
This course was created specifically to educate workers about the dangers of working with materials that may contain asbestos. Asbestos Awareness requires that all workers who could potentially come into contact with materials that contain asbestos be given appropriate training on working safety in these situations.
NO COURSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
Learning Outcomes
Topics covered include:
- Hazards of asbestos
- Asbestos standard
- Compositions and nature of asbestos
- Types of materials that may contain asbestos
- Protection from asbestos
- Air monitoring and decontamination
Hours
8 am to 12 noon
Other Information
The fee for this course is $50.00 for RCABC members and $75 for non-members. Course dates are subject to change and will be confirmed depending upon the number of participants registered. If you would like to schedule an alternate date, please contact the RCABC Education & Training department for information.
Email [email protected] or call 604-882-3437.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- Cancellations received at least 5 business days prior to the course date will result in a full refund.
- Cancellations received less than 5 full business days prior to the course dart are subject to an administration fee of $30
- Registered participants that do not show up for a course will not receive a refund.
- Substitutions for registered participants are permitted up to and including the day of the course.
Occupational First Aid (Red Cross)
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Course Summary
This Occupational First Aid Level 1 course is a 7 hour program designed to provide life-saving first aid skills to workers in the trades industry. All apprentices attending RCABC receive Occupational First Aid Level 1 training in their first year of training.
Instructors for this course are provided by Be Prepared – Trainers In First Aid Inc.
Successful participants will be issued an Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate that is valid for three years from the date of completion of the Level 1 training course.
NO COURSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
Hours
8 am – 3:30 pm
Other Information
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and be able to understand and perform the first aid skills required to complete the learning tasks. No previous first aid training is required, but all participants must bring valid ID to the session.
To renew a Level 1 certificate, a candidate must successfully retake the Level 1 course.
The fee for this course is $80 for RCABC members and $90 for non-members. Course dates are subject to change and will be confirmed depending upon the number of participants registered. If you would like to schedule an alternate date, please contact the RCABC Education & Training department.
Email [email protected] or call 604-882-3437.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- Cancellations received at least 5 business days prior to the course date will result in a full refund.
- Cancellations received less than 5 full business days prior to the course dart are subject to an administration fee of $30
- Registered participants that do not show up for a course will not receive a refund.
- Substitutions for registered participants are permitted up to and including the day of the course.
RCABC Member Companies - COR Compliant Safety Manual Program Webinar
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Course Summary
RCABC in partnership with the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) developed a program to help member companies create their own customized safety manual. This BCCSA-endorsed program is clear, concise, simple to manage, and totally hands on. The program is designed to meet:
- WorkSafeBC OHS Regulatory requirements
- Industry requirements
- COR requirements
- Your company requirements
Successful participants will have an editable safety manual, and the tools to customize as needed, by the conclusion of this course.
NO COURSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
Learning Outcomes
During the workshop, each attendee will learn:
- The basics of safety program requirements
- How to customize the safety program to meet your company needs
Location
Online
Other Information
In order to receive the BCCSA-endorsed Safety Program, your company will need to send the individual responsible for safety to a 90 minute ‘Safety Program Webinar’. This person should have a good working knowledge of COR and safety management systems. The workshop is designed to help you ensure your own safety program becomes a method to minimize injury in the workplace, engage workers and show compliance.
The fee for this course is $25 for RCABC members only.