Working Near Water

Designed specifically for staff that perform duties in and around water, this course is recommended for personnel required to inspect accidents and incidents impacting the environment or obtain and record environmental samples. The program is popular with marine researchers, hydrometric technicians and water quality inspectors.     

During our 1-day practical course, the participant will identify legislative compliant requirements for working around water. As a participant, you will be able to identify various factors of hydrology that impact your work environment and safety; conduct and document a hazard site assessment; identify and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment; be able to self-rescue from an accidental immersion; and effectively perform a shore-based rescue of a co-worker.

• Dates: TBS
• Time:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Location: Minden, ON
• Tuition is $375 plus HST

During our 2-day practical course, the participant will identify legislative compliant requirements for working around water. As a participant, you will be able to identify various factors of hydrology that impact your work environment and safety; conduct and document a hazard site assessment; identify and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment; be able to self-rescue from various entrapment and immersion; effectively perform a shore-based rescue of a co-worker and utilize rigging systems to belay a co-worker, and access/egress points within a river.

• Dates: TBS
• Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
• Location: Minden, ON
• Tuition is $475 plus HST

We deliver numerous courses each season throughout Ontario from Thunderbay to Kingston. Consider contacting us to host a working around water safety course within your region.