PPE Training & Certification - CANADA Hard Hat Training

Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.

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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.

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What's in the Training?

Our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training course is built to regulation standards. This class discusses topics including establishing a program, classifications of PPE, hazards, and more. This course is Canada-compliant.

In regards to PPE testing. This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written PPE hazard assessment included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a PPE checklist. This is a ppe hazard assessment form for employers to use when administering a practical exam.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards for PPE:

Canada Standards

CSA Standard Z94.4-02 – Selection, Care and Use of Respirators
CSA Standard Z94.3-07 – Eye and Face Protectors
CSA Standard Z94.1 – Protective Headwear
CSA Standard Z195-09 – Protective Footwear
CSA Standard Z94.2.02 – Hearing Protection Devices (Performance Selection, Care and Use
CSA-Z617-06 (R2011) – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Blunt Trauma
OSH Act sections 25, 27 and 28
Canada Labour Code, Part II Subsection 122.2, sections 125 and 126

Why Do I Need Training?

Under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are required to provide a workplace that “is free from recognizable hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.” Likewise, Canada requires employers to provide a safe work environment for their employees.

Because of these requirements, employers have a legal and ethical obligation to develop and maintain a workplace that is free from hazards associated with PPE. Employees have the right to work in an atmosphere that promotes the safety and well-being of all.

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Did You Know?

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PPE saved the lives of two of the ten archeologists re-investigating King Tutankhamen’s tomb in the 1970s. The others died because, at the time, they weren’t required to wear it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use PPE?

PPE should be used to minimize exposure to workplace hazards that are not controlled by engineering or administrative protections.

What kind of PPE do I need?

Choose PPE that fits well and comfortably for the entire time you’ll be using it. Depending on the hazards at your workplace, your employer will provide administrative, engineering, and work practice protections. Any hazard still extant after those protections have been implemented require PPE, and your employer will provide it for you. They must also offer training and monitoring after they have implemented a PPE program.

What are the limitations of my PPE?

PPE might offer a false sense of security around hazards that are better addressed administratively or through engineering protections. PPE is ineffective when not worn or used properly, and the protections it offers are rarely fully achieved. Wearing PPE can restrict your movement or sensitivity. Ultimately, PPE should be a last resort.

How do I make sure I’m using my PPE right?

Your employer must ensure that you use it correctly and provide you with training that shows you how. The information included in that training must include when to use PPE, and the minimum requirements for the hazards you are facing on the job. You’ll learn how to don it, adjust it, wear or use it, doff it when you’re done, and dispose of any single-use elements. You’ll also learn how to maintain and care for the equipment.