SAFETY COURSES
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The Aerial Lifts curriculum addresses safety requirements when working with aerial lifts. It covers different types of aerial lifts, how they work and what tasks can be done with each type. It includes recognition of hazards that may be encountered on site when using an aerial lift and inspections of the machines and of the site that are required before using the lifts...
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This is a two-day course, for which Saskatchewan and Manitoba versions are available. There will also be demonstration and use of air monitors, Supplied air breathing apparatus, self-contained breathing apparatus, various half and full-face respirators, air filtering and air supplied respirators. Students must demonstrate proper use and care of the above equipment in an uncontaminated atmosphere...
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This course addresses safety requirements when working from an elevated area. It covers types of fall hazards, types of fall protection, hazards on industrial, commercial, and residential sites. It includes fall hazards from stairs, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and steel structure. There are numerous practical exercises. Students must fit, wear, and experience the use of harnesses...
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This course provides an overview of the different types of fires; fire extinguisher types and their applications; safety; and safe handling procedures. A practical component is included, where all participants must operate a fire extinguisher and demonstrate proper use...
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The Powered Industrial Truck curriculum addresses safety requirements when working with lift trucks. It covers types of lift trucks (forklift, telehandler), attachments, stability, and lift truck safety. It includes recognition of hazards that may be encountered on site when using a powered industrial lift truck and inspections of the machine and site that are required before using the equipment.
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This program is intended for UBC members who are on a career track to superintendent or other senior supervisory positions. It presents Occupational Health and Safety (Saskatchewan) or Workplace Safety and Health (Manitoba) perspectives from how a superintendent or senior supervisor would need to understand the applications. As noted, there are two versions of the course, one for Saskatchewan residents and one for Manitoba residents, to respect variations in each provinces’ legislation.