Case Study: How WorkBright™ helped a training organizations maintain its ability to deliver CPO-approved Working at Heights training
Introduction
WorkBright™ recently collaborated with Rescue 7 to help the organization amend its Working at Heights training program and align with significant revisions made to Ontario’s training standards that set the expectations for approved providers of this training.
Rescue 7, a leading national health & safety company specializing in training, consulting & equipment, faced the challenge of amending its Working at Heights program to meet the new standards before the 2024 deadline to ensure it maintained its CPO approval status.
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Step 1: Gap Assessment and Transition Tool
WorkBright™ meticulously reviewed every one of Rescue 7’s twelve course documents, comparing each against the new standard learning outcomes and requirements. This process was vital because it:
- Clearly outlined the required changes.
- Enabled Rescue 7 opportunities to provide input into the changes every step of the way.
- Helped to expedite the Prevention Office assessor’s review by clearly identifying each change to the program materials.
Step 2: Course Material Updates
WorkBright™ undertook comprehensive updates to the training course documents, incorporating important changes to address the 80+ changes to the standards, such as:
- Fall clearance calculations with practical exercises for participants.
- New demonstration requirements for portable ladders and damaged equipment such as anchorages and lifelines.
- Engaging case studies with real-life incidents and court cases.
- Sourcing new images, creating illustrations, and developing an image log for auditing purposes to ensure 100% compliance with copyright rules, plus more.
Conclusion
Rescue 7 received CPO approval well ahead of the deadline, allowing it to continue delivering high-quality Working at Heights training.
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WorkBright has helped organizations create health and safety training programs that have passed the rigorous criteria set out by the Chief Prevention Officer. Whether your organization is considering becoming CPO-approved or is using 3rd party course materials, contact us to learn how we can save you money, time and help boost your brand.
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