Telehandler (Rough Terrain Forklift)

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)

This includes Zoom Boom and Scissor Lift

Forklift

Fall Protection

A fall protection course should be designed to provide knowledge on how to minimize fall hazards and protect against serious injury. Courses should focus on the importance of fall protection, fall protection systems and components, calculations and fall protection planning and procedures. According to provincial regulations, Fall Protection courses should have an in-person component included.

The courses listed below are Fall Protection providers that Local 849 has approved and will accept certificates for:

Occupational Health & Educational Services

Approx. Cost: $126 CAD (Part 1 is $63, Part 2 is $63)

Approx. Time to Complete: 8 Hours (total)

Type: Blended - Online/In Person

Sunbelt Rentals

Approx. Cost: $250 CAD
Duration: 8 Hours

Type: In Person

Hercules Training Academy

Approx. Cost: $200 CAD
Duration: 8 Hours

Type: In Person

New Brunswick Construction Safety Association

Approx. Cost: $115 +HST CAD

Duration: 8 Hours

Type: In Person

Construction Safety Nova Scotia

Approx. Cost: $150 CAD

Duration: 8 Hours

Type: In Person

Safety Services Nova Scotia

Approx. Cost: $209 CAD

Duration: 8 Hours

Type: In Person

Additional providers of Fall Protection may be accepted. Please include your certificate when you apply or contact the office to confirm.

Food Handlers Course

A Food Handlers Course is required for membership in the Craft Services department of Local 849, but also strongly recommended for anyone working with food on production and required per the appropriate provincial regulations.

The links listed below are direct links to the Maritime Province's lists of approved Food Handlers Courses:

Languages Available: English and exam accommodations for ESL.