OUR SAFETY TRAINING COURSES

Industrial Operators Courses

Forklift Certification

British Columbia

NorthLink Safety Forklift Safe Operators Course

Course Outline: 

This instructor lead journey will teach students how to operate a Forklift safely. Through both theory and practical elements, students will learn how to protect themselves while operating a Forklift in the workplace

Regulation and Compliance: Follows CSA B335-15 standards WorkSafeBC OHSR Part 16 and industry best practises for mobile equipment operation.

Topics

Through a hands on, personalized experience students will learn how to:

  • Understand applicable legislation and  where to find it
  • Understand documentation and training requirements
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform inspection and function test
  • Identifying operating hazards
  • Know hazard controls
  • Understand how to read indicators
  • Use load charts
  • Understand safe work practises
  • Understand machine stability
  • Load Handling

Expiry: 3 years

Cost: $225.00

Skid Steer

British Columbia

NorthLink Safety Skid Steer Course

Course Outline: 

This instructor lead journey will teach students how to operate a Wheel Loader safely. Through both theory and practical elements, students will learn how to protect themselves while operating the Wheel Loader in the workplace.

Regulation and Compliance: Follows CSA B335-15 standards WorkSafeBC OHSR Part 16 and industry best practises for mobile equipment operation.

Topics

Through a hands on, personalized experience students will learn how to:

  • Understand applicable legislation and  where to find it
  • Understand documentation and training requirements
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform inspection and function test
  • Identifying operating hazards
  • Know hazard controls
  • Understand how to read indicators
  • Use load charts
  • Understand safe work practises
  • Understand machine stability

Expiry: 3 years

Cost: $225.00

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British Columbia

NorthLink Wheel Loader Operator Course

Course Outline: 
This instructor lead journey will teach students how to operate a Wheel Loader safely. Through both theory and practical elements, students will learn how to protect themselves while operating the Wheel Loader in the workplace.
Regulation and Compliance: Follows CSA B335-15 standards WorkSafeBC OHSR Part 16 and industry best practises for mobile equipment operation.

Topics

Through a hands on, personalized experience students will learn how to:

  • Understand applicable legislation and  where to find it
  • Understand documentation and training requirements
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform inspection and function test
  • Identifying operating hazards
  • Know hazard controls
  • Understand how to read indicators
  • Use load charts
  • Understand safe work practises
  • Understand machine stability

Expiry: 3 years

Cost: $225.00

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ESC Detection and Control of Flammable Substances

There are several hazards located at oil and gas industry worksites with the potential to cause serious worker injury, health risks, and/or property damage. In particular, complex mixtures of different types of products found as solids, liquids, gases and/or vapours can be flammable, toxic, corrosive or radioactive.

The Detection and Control of Flammable Substances course is designed to familiarize participants with the hazards of flammable substances, precautionary measures for working in environments where flammable substances are present, and proper detection practices using catalytic detection instruments. This training enables participants to identify flammable substances (gases/vapours), their associated hazards and what control methods can be used. It includes both theory and practical exercises.

Upon Completion

Upon successful completion of this course and examination with a minimum score of 70%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.

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ESC H2S Alive

This course shows workers how to work safely in and around hydrogen sulphide (H2S) environments.

H2S is a naturally occurring gas. It is often referred to as sour gas, acid gas, stink damp or sulphurated hydrogen. H2S is colorless, heavier than air in its pure state, and extremely toxic. It can also deaden your sense of smell. In low concentrations, it has a rotten egg smell and causes eye and throat irritation. At higher concentrations, it can cause death.

For these reasons, training in how to protect yourself is crucial in any industry where H2S might be encountered. This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to help them identify and detect H2S, mitigate the hazards of working in an H2S environment, and respond to an incident involving an H2S release. It includes both theory and practical application exercises.

Upon Completion

Upon successful completion of the course and examination with a minimum score of 70%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.

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ESC Fall Protection

Falls from height are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths in the workplace. This comprehensive fall protection training was developed to meet the highest standards for training in most Canadian jurisdictions using Canadian Standards Associations (CSA) Z259.

Designed to educate the worker in the planning, use, care and implementation of common fall protection systems, it includes both theory and practical application exercises. Participants will engage in hands-on training activities, including inspecting, fitting, adjusting and connecting fall protection systems and components.

If you plan to work in Newfoundland and Labrador or Ontario, check with your employer for certification eligibility to ensure it meets local jurisdictional needs as outlined below:

  Newfoundland and Labrador: These workers are required to complete a minimum 2-day Workplace NL training course.

  Ontario: The ESC course is not valid for workers who work on “construction projects”. These workers will need to take an Ontario Working at Height (WAH) training course, which is mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

While this basic course can be used as part of a worker’s competency assessment, the employer must designate a worker as a “competent person” based on specific tasks assigned

Upon Completion

Upon successful completion of this course and examination with a minimum score of 70%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.

Topics Covered

  • Why fall protection is important
  • Legislative roles and responsibilities
  • Identifying and assessing fall hazards, hierarchy of controls, and development of fall protection and safe work procedures
  • Types of fall arrest systems, equipment and components
  • The use, care, storage, maintenance and inspection of fall protection equipment, systems and components
  • Fall protection system forces and clearances
  • Effects of falls and fall rescue planning
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ESC Common Safety Orientation ( CSO )

This online course provides new workers with safety messaging that explains safe work practices and how to recognize and address hazards in the workplace. The course is designed to eliminate the need for redundant general orientation training by covering common workplace safety information. Participants will learn the 10 Life Saving Rules, emergency preparedness and response procedures, and how to report both incidents and near misses.

CSO is available online or in the classroom. The online version is available for access on any computer that has a webcam

Upon Completion

The online course ends with a proctored exam. Upon achieving a passing grade on the exam with a minimum score of 80%, a Certificate of Completion that does not expire will be Topics Covered

  • Personal accountability for a safe work environment
  • Arriving ready to work
  • Major hazards
  • Life Saving Rules
  • Worksite maintenance
  • Emergency preparedness and response procedures
  • Reporting incidents and near misses
  • Safe work communications
  • Contributing to a respectful workplace

Additional Certifications

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Authorized Energy Safety Canada Providers

  • ESC H2S Alive
  • ESC Detection and Control of Flammable Substances
  • ESC Fall Protection
  • ESC Common Safety Orientation
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Ground Disturbance

This course is endorsed by Utility Safety Partners (USP), formerly the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA). This classroom Utility Safety Partners (USP) endorsed course is designed for planners, managers, supervisors, and employees who are required to develop, plan, or undertake any kind of ground disturbance.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  •  Outline ground disturbance stakeholder responsibilities
  • Identify and define ground disturbance
  • Describe hazards associated with ground disturbance
  • Identify approvals and permits that may be required
  • Explain how to search for, locate, and identify buried facilities
  • Describe methods for exposing buried facilities
  • Outline the procedures to follow if damage is caused or found

To view the Utility Safety Partners website for full endorsement details: 

https://utilitysafety.ca/committees/training-standards/endorsements

This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program in the following provinces:

  • Alberta CEU value: 0.6
  • Saskatchewan CEU Value: 0.8