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Suspended Swing Stage Training

The full day swing stage user course is scheduled at CWST facilities and where possible, client locations.

The cost is $400pp

This course starts at 8AM and concludes at 4PM at the Barrie CWST location.

Minimum class sizes are 6 participants, and in the event enrollment minimums aren't achieved, the next available dates will be offered to clients. 

Prerequisites: 

All participants are required to have valid working at heights certification for review before taking the course. We encourage learners to bring their own harnesses for the course, however we are able to supply. Hardhats must be worn during use of our swing stage or during our rigging/ installer course. 

Can't find your working at heights card? Try logging into skillspass or checking with the working at heights inquiry line. The WAH inquiry line can be reached at 1-877-202-0008 or by e-mail using wah.inquiryline@ontario.ca to obtain your working at heights information. 

All participants are required to wear appropriate working footwear and CSA approved hardhats during practical operation of the equipment on the unit floor. Casual footwear, running shoes and sandals are not permitted to be worn at any time while equipment is in operation.

Certification valid for three years from date of issue.

Swing stages are used for renovations, installations, painting, wind turbine servicing, masonry, window washing and glazier applications. One of the most dangerous activities in construction while working over a hundred feet off the ground or more at times, come and see how our course enhances your understanding of hazards, the necessity of inspection of critical components, roof plans and anchorage and so much more in the spirit of keeping workers safe while using this equipment.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will:

  • ​Become familiar with regulations guiding the safe use of suspended access systems in industry
  • Identify fall hazard potential when using suspended access systems
  • Demonstrate selection, inspection, donning and doffing of PPE used during suspended access use
  • Identify and describe usage of fixed supports
  • Articulate suspended access components, functions and limitations of tiebacks and operational controls
  • Be familiar with understanding the purpose of roof/ work plans and location of fixed supports
  • Demonstrate load limits for suspended systems
  • Describe rigging procedures and variable types of knots
  • Complete an inspection and identify critical components used on the system
  • Operating the control of the Suspended Work Platform
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What people are saying about this course:

"Really appreciated that attention was given to myself since I was the only one that wasn't doing Day 2 of the course. The engineering-specific examples were great. I felt included and the pacing was perfect. Amazing course & instructor" -- IA, Edison Engineers

"Covered all and everything possible. Great class and trainer" 

Corey was great! The hands-on approach in the stages was very helpful 

"Great course! Well done! Corey was awesome" 

"Great teaching, excellent hands on training" 

"Great instructor. Engaging and practical course on site safety" 

Everything is smooth and perfect. No change needed"

"I loved the course! Even as a safety professional I felt like today's course really filled in those gaps! cannot recommend enough" -- DX, TA

"Class structure well put together. Craig does a great job of involving everyone and keeping interest" -- RF, FFC

"Craig was a great instructor who taught valuable information in an understanding way." -- AC, EE

"An excellent course covering the "why" and "how" of Suspended Access." -- CF, IC

"Craig was a particularly great instructor, very knowledgeable, personable, and seems like he cares." -- NAA, RJ Burnside

"Great work & information provided. Very knowledgeable" -- JL, Flynn

"Very thorough, very clear, I feel qualified & safe on a stage" -- TM, Flynn

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