Safety Training

Fall Protection & Safety Monitor

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 training@rcabc.org 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

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 training@rcabc.org 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

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.