Workplace Safety, Rigging and Hoisting 1

Course Code

PLAP 115

Academic Year

2016-2017

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice is able to demonstrate safe working habits and procedures in accordance with applicable safety standards and regulations; to recognize and assess hazardous conditions, and potential damage and/or injury with equipment and/or materials that are not in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), and company/employer standards, as well as applicable codes and regulations; to safely plan the erection, use, and dismantling of platforms and scaffolding; to determine the weight, size, and any special rigging requirements needed to rig and hoist material and equipment in compliance with the OHSA and company/customer safety precautions.