Training Courses...

Classroom Training

All courses listed below can also be taken in a classroom setting if the client requests. Pricing for classroom training can be requested by contacting Canadian Pool Agencies Ltd or the field office in your area.

Computer Based Training

These training programs are designed to provide and implement your training requirements through a computer based training environment. Note: Basic computer knowledge and skills are required to complete the training programs. The programs available will also assist your company in complying with current legislation and provide a means of assessing and monitoring the knowledge and skills of your staff. Most of the training programs are theory based with some having a practical element attached which is completed afterwards on your own work site with minimal time requirements. The programs have been written to cover the elements of the AWSA training protocols, and related to the Agricultural & Processing Industries.

Some of the benefits of Computer Based Training are to provide your company and staff with access to the programs at anytime without time restrictions. There are cost savings by eliminating travel, meals and extra time associated to staff attending training courses. This also provides staff flexibility to schedule in Computer Based Training, as time is available, instead of arranging production downtime at your facility for a group of staff to attend a training course.

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Note: Basic computer knowledge and skills are required to complete the training programs.

Fire Extinguisher Training (including hands on using a burn pan)

Fire extinguishers should be located in every building and unless someone has been trained on its proper use, the extinguisher may not very effective. This course includes some theory and hands-on training where the participants have the opportunity to extinguish a fire. Statistics indicate that a trained person can extinguish considerably more fire than someone who has had no training.

Forklift Training

This training program is designed as a framework on which we can implement your forklift training and ongoing lift truck safety program. This program will also assist your company in complying with current legislation and provide a means of assessing and monitoring the knowledge and skill level of your operators.

Occupational Health and Safety Training

This training covers various Regulations relating to safety and health, accident prevention and causes, risk factors, stacking and storage of chemicals, personal protective equipment, spill clean-up and emergency response.  Required training for AWSA (CPI) Warehouse employees. This course currently is only offered in classroom style. Course length is approximately eight hours.

Spill Response Training

Employees working in a chemical warehouse should be knowledgeable on how to handle a spill. This training will help employees respond in an appropriate way looking at the necessary information before entering into the hazardous area and using proper personal protective equipment. Required training for AWSA (CPI) Warehouse employees.

TDG Training

All employees handling products regulated by Transport Canada require training every three years. Personnel  who require this training includes staff that handle the product in the warehouse, clerical staff who prepare the shipping documents, load the product and transport the regulated products

Mandatory training for AWSA (CPI) Warehouse employees.

WHMIS Training

All employees working with or in the proximity of chemicals must have WHMIS training. The training covers Material Safety Data Sheets, Labelling and Personal Protective Equipment. 

Mandatory training for AWSA (CPI) Warehouse employees.

Respirator Training and Fit Testing

Anyone who is required to wear a respirator should be fit tested according to the CSA Standard. This training covers air contaminates, respirator maintenance, limitations of respirators, donning and doffing and emergency procedures. Fit testing of respirators is done utilizing a scented product (Bitrex) to ensure the proper fit of the respirator. Fit testing minimizes the chance of exposure due to leaks. Our staff are all trained to provide fit testing.

Confined Space Entry and Rescue

All employees involved with confined space including safety watch require formal training. The training is normally 2 days in length and covers personal protective equipment, hazard identification, documentation, entry and rescue procedures. If self contained breathing apparatus is required, additional training will be necessary and can be provided.

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