Key Info About

Powered Equipment Training

CWST equipment programs have been generated using the CSA Standard and includes the elements of competency based on the definition from the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. They include a theory evaluation, inspection component and a practical test to ensure competency.   

The attachments used on your equipment may be specific to your business, so please let us know what you’re using before we arrive. Still not sure? Call us for more details or email traininginfo@buildwithsafety.com

Client location, offsite training requirements

• All equipment used in practical evaluation offsite is the responsibility of the client, and must be in good working order
• Powered equipment used for practical evaluations must be within a year of its annual safety expiry
• Data Capacity Plate offering maximum working load limit for the equipment must be legible
• Powered equipment must not have any critical defects that would cause us to defer practical examination to another day. Rebooking will incur additional time charges.
• An open area allowing full operation of powered equipment reasonably free of pedestrians or vehicles potentially entering during practical examination should be sequestered.
• Clients are obliged to know which class of forklift they operate when booking training at their facility. Please call us if you're still unsure of what your training needs are. We're happy to help!

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• All participants must follow your company guideline for PPE use or as prescribed by operator manuals
• CWST is to be advised of any specific PPE requirements at the time of booking to ensure compliance with your program
• Where operating equipment or machinery, CSA “Green Patch” footwear must be worn in the practical testing area.
• Harnesses and connections/ lanyards required for Elevating Work Platforms, Swing Stage are the responsibility of the participants, and must be used/ worn as per manufacturer’s guidelines. SRL’s are not suitable devices to be used with elevated work platform or rope access equipment.

Determining operator skill levels for course selection:

New operators (New Users) who enroll in a Refresher (experienced) course who require more time to demonstrate proficiency, may be subject to additional charges to ensure performance outcomes are successful. It’s the employer's responsibility to select the program best suited for their workers current skill set.

New Operator: 

Has operated equipment less than 80 hours per year. New operator courses are ideal for summer students, CO-OP placements, owners, managers, and supervisors in operations who don’t operate on a regular basis.

Experienced Operator: 

Operates daily/ multiple times a week, has operated more than 100 hours per year. Experienced courses are designed to refocus on inspection, theory and assessment of the operators safe operating practices.