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Fall Protection

This course will provide participants with an understanding of the regulation regarding fall protection and its application to the workplace. Topics include: the importance of fall protection; the components of a fall protection system; procedures for inspection, storage, and maintenance of equipment; and the importance of a fall protection program. This course does not replace or eliminate the requirement for employer workplace specific training.

Course duration: 1 day

Confined Space

Whenever there is a confined space at a workplace, all workers should receive Confined Space Training. This course will provide participants with an understanding of what a confined space is, the hazards associated with confined spaces, protective measures required for working safely in and around confined spaces, and the requirement for a Confined Space Program. This course does not replace or eliminate the requirement for employer workplace specific training.

Course duration: 2 day

First Aid / CPR

(Existing customers)

Emergency First Aid & CPR

Participants gain hands on knowledge of basic First Aid & CPR techniques applicable to the workplace and any environment. Topics covered include: recognizing and responding to cardiovascular emergencies for adults; CPR; the A,B,C’s of First Aid – Airway, Breathing, and Circulation; and much more.

Course duration: 8 hours

Emergency First Aid Recertification

Course duration: 4 hours

Respiratory Mask Fit Testing

Employees required to wear a tight fitting respirator in order to perform their duties should be fit tested to ensure proper sealing and fitting. Unwanted or unsuspected exposure to a contaminant can endanger the health and safety of the worker. During fit testing workers will be instructed on: proper donning and doffing of the respirator; how to perform a seal check; use and care of the respirator; types of respirators; and more.

EDGE Safety, Security & Consulting Group Fit Testers use Quantitative Testing Techniques.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Course participants will learn about the various types of PPE most commonly used in workplaces. Included in the course is instruction on safe use of PPE; maintaining PPE; proper selection of PPE; the importance of the use of PPE; and establishing a PPE program. Specialty PPE such as fall protection, fire fighters, etc. is not covered in this course.

Course duration: 1/2 day or 1 day (depends on type of workplace)

Emergency Preparedness Program Development

EDGE Safety Services Occupational Health and Safety consultants have the expertise and experience to assist organizations in the development, and implementation, of their Emergency Preparedness Program.

For further information please contact one of our Consultants at EDGE Safety Services, 8-11 Calking Drive, Kentville, N.S., B4N 3V7
Telephone 902-678-1510

Emergency Preparedness

No one wants an emergency to turn into a disaster. Is your organization prepared for an emergency? This course will provide participants the skills necessary to identify potential emergency situations, assess their impact on the organization and how to develop a response plan to mitigate the impact.

Course duration: 1/2 day

Workplace Ergonomics Awareness

This course provides participants with an understanding of the importance of proper ergonomics in the workplace. They will learn how to identify ergonomic hazards and what to do to implement corrective actions to prevent injury.

Course duration: 1 day

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)

Job Task Analysis (SWP) Program Development

EDGE Safety, Security & Consulting Group Occupational Health and Safety consultants have the expertise and experience to assist organizations in the development, and implementation, of their Job Task Analysis (SWP) Program.

For further information please contact one of our Consultants at EDGE Safety, Security & Consulting Group, 1 Rockwell Dr #62, Kentville, NS B4N 3V7
Telephone 902-678-1510