Training Courses

Addiction - What to do about that employee or friend who displays signs of
trouble with alcohol, drugs and/or gambling

Alcohol or drug addiction extracts a tremendous cost on society estimated at $25 billion annually in lost time, accidents and increased insurance costs. Everyone knows someone with an addiction either in your firm or in your family. Addiction effects one of every 6 workers.

It is a tremendous drain and so many do not get the proper treatment or counselling and are lost to society.

This session is an educational seminar on how to help those in need of assistance for the company’s well-being as well as their own.

Our guest speaker Patrick Delahunty of Revitalize Lives Inc. is a certified addiction counsellor and has worked with construction employers and families.

Patrick will speak on his experience and the various services available in assisting employers to effectively deal with an alcoholic or addict employee. 

• Course Duration: 1 1/2hrs

Basic Auditing Principles (IHSA)

This program is an introduction to the principles of health and safety auditing in construction. It provides participants with the basic information about what an organizational audit is and describes some techniques used in carrying out an audit. This workshop is intended for individuals who have little or no auditing experience.

A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.

This course qualifies for the required auditing component of the Construction Health & Safety Officer certificate.

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• Course Duration: 6 hours

Basics of Fall Protection - French

This course is built around the "Basics of Fall Protection" program, which was endorsed by the Provincial Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee. This course is a "must" for anyone working at heights in any industry. The classroom portion of this course is complimented by hands-on demonstrations of full body harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, rope grabs and other fall prevention and fall arrest equipment. Participants are required to inspect, don and adjust a full body harness and lanyard before a training card will be issued.

The course outline includes:

• Legal responsibilities surrounding Fall Protection (Employers, Supervisors, Workers)
• Fall Prevention strategies (Ladders, Scaffolds, Covers, Guardrails etc.)
• Fall Arrest ( Fall Restricting, Safety Nets, Fall Arrest components)
• Fall Arrest planning ( Pendulum, Bottoming out, Free Fall and Rescue)

• Course Duration: 4 hrs.
• Member Price: $79.00
• Price: $100.00

Basics of Supervising -Home Study Review and Exam (IHSA)

This course covers the same material as the classroom-based Basics of Supervising program, but in a format that can be completed at home. Participants control the learning process and proceed at their own pace.

Order or download the Home Study Training Kit (HOMESUPV) in the Products section of the website.

The training kit contains:

• M046: Basics of Supervising Home Study Manual (Modules 1-3)
• M047: Basics of Supervising Home Study Manual (Modules 4-6)
• M048: Basics of Supervising Home Study Manual (Workbook and Answer Book)
• B030: Emergency Response Planning for Construction Projects
• DS029: Accident Investigation
• DS030: Developing Health and Safety Policies and Programs
• M029: Construction Health and Safety Manual
• V005: Safety Talks
• Q005: Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
• F200: Basics of Supervising Letter and Evaluation
• B455: WSIB's First Aid Regulations

After completing the assigned readings and exercises, participants must register for the Home-Study test. Dates have been scheduled at head office in Toronto. For other locations, you must contact your local CSAO consultant.

Successful completion of the test will be acknowledged with a certificate from CSAO.

The fee for non-members is $550 for the cost of the Home-study course material + $100 for testing and administration. Those who download their course material will only be charged the $100 testing and administration fee.

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• Course Duration: 1/2 day

Chainsaw Safety

Course Requirement :

1. Bring your chainsaw if you have one.
2. CSA certified safety boots and eye protection.
3. Be dressed for outdoor hands-on training.

Chainsaws are considered by many as the most dangerous tool on the worksite. More than one third of the injuries caused by chainsaws were to knees and legs. LaborTek Safety Training has built a course to teach workers about the dangers of misusing chainsaws and the appropriate use of the tool in various locations.

Learning objectives :

1. Understand the responsibilities of employers and workers.
2. Apply the legislation to case studies.
3. Identify the right personal protective equipment to wear when using a chainsaw.
4. Become conscious of all chainsaw hazards before they occur.
5. Perform basic chain sharpening and maintenance.

• Member Price: $100.00
• Price: $130.00

Confined Space - Module 1

This course informs participants on the risks and hazards associated with working in a confined space environment. Current legislation regarding confined space classification, lock-out procedures, atmospheric monitoring, evaluation of changing hazards, purging, ventilation and Entry Permit requirements will be examined. This course will also cover safety recommendations and accident prevention controls related to workers entering a confined space. "Hands-on" scenarios will be practiced using CS equipment & Entry Permit requirements.

• Course Duration: 1 day
• Member Price: $180.00
• Price: $220.00

Confined Space - Module 2

(Prequisite: Module 1)

This intensive workshop is designed for all persons required to test and evaluate the atmosphere in a confined space before workers may enter. Participants will learn air monitoring regulations regarding oxygen levels, LEL and permissible exposure limits of toxic fumes or gases. General instrument operation and maintenance will be taught as well as proper interpretation of readings and documentation.

• Course Duration: 1/2 day
• Member Price: $120.00
• Price: $160.00

Confined Space - Module 4

(Prequisite – Module 1)

Learn safe and practical non-entry methods for casualty rescues from a confined space environment. Methods to rig overhead anchors, use safety lines and tripods, operate retractable lifelines and winch systems will be demonstrated and practised extensively. Participants will also learn how to set up and operate rope-based mechanical hauling systems and using remote casualty connection techniques. Fall Protection issues will also be discussed.

• Course Duration: 1 day
• Member Price: $200.00
• Price: $250.00

Confined Spaces Safety Awareness - Construction Sector Council - E-learning
course

The CSC is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce. One of their ongoing programs is the development of e-learning courses for supervisory and managerial personnel. E-Learning is learning that occurs at the computer over the internet.

The CSC offers the following e-learning courses:

1.  Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
2.  Construction Law
3.  Construction Project Management
4.  Introduction to Construction Estimating
5.  Introduction to Building Information Modeling
6.  First Level Construction Supervisor Program
7.  Confined Spaces
8.  National Construction Safety Awareness
9.  Pipeline Construction Safety Training
10.  Pipeline Construction Safety Renewal Certificate

Course on:  “Confined Spaces Safety Awareness”

Whether you are preparing to work in confined spaces for the first  time,or have been working in this type of construction for years, the information presented in this course will help you to understand what you can do to keep yourself, your co-workers, and the environment you work in safe every day.

 Description

Confined spaces can be hazardous if not approached with an understanding of how to prepare for entry, how to enter and work safely, and what to do if an incidence occurs.

This course will introduce you to the types of confined spaces and the associated hazards.  You will learn about the activities within a confined space, and codes of practice.  Different types of hazard controls are presented including engineering, administrative, and protective equipment.

Confined space entry procedures including the rescue plan, and evacuation (escape) plan are explained.

Your roles and responsibilities in post-entry inspections and retention of records are also explained.

This course is intended for everyone working in confined spaces in any part of the country, in any sector (residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, pipeline, civil).

The course duration is approximately 3 hours and is available online in English and French.

A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

To download registration form, click on "Course Information" (below).  Fax completed form to the OCA at (613)238-6124.  Once registration form and payment is received, the OCA will email you a PIN number and further information to access the course.

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• Course Duration: 3 - 4 hrs.
• Member Price: $100.00
• Price: $100.00

Construction Health and Safety Representative (IHSA)

The first of three components of the Certification program for certified members of a joint health and safety committee. The other components are Sector-Specific Training and Simulated Hazard Analysis.

This course covers general health and safety for all types of workplaces. Participants will learn how to act effectively as construction health and safety representatives, identify hazards and take action to protect themselves and others in the workplace. Modules include:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Safety and health hazards
• Health and safety representative’s role
• Jobsite inspection
• Communication
• Accident investigation

CSAO will record participant attendance and a wallet card will be provided to those who successfully complete the program and the performance review.

Available in classroom or home-study format.

One part of a two-part program for supervisors. The other part is Basics of Supervising.

One of the eight required courses for the Construction Health & Safety Officer certificate.

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• Course Duration: 5 days

Construction Law - Construction Sector Council - E-learning course

 
The CSC is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce. One of their ongoing programs is the development of e-learning courses for supervisory and managerial personnel. E-Learning is learning that occurs at the computer over the internet.

The CSC offers the following e-learning courses:

1.  Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
2.  Construction Law
3.  Construction Project Management
4.  Introduction to Construction Estimating
5.  Introduction to Building Information Modeling
6.  First Level Construction Supervisor Program
7.  Confined Spaces
8.  National Construction Safety Awareness
9.  Pipeline Construction Safety Training
10.  Pipeline Construction Safety Renewal Certificate

Construction Law Course

The Construction Law course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors and project managers with construction contracts and contract law; liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a Contract, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labour. This course is available in English and French.

Objectives:

This course will provide managers with the tools to help them:

- Understand construction contracts   

- Recognize the different construction roles

- Write contracts 

- Identify simple errors in construction contracts

-  Understand the claim process 

- Learn to solve construction disputes effectively

This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to five (5) credits towards Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course.  A final mark of 75% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

To download registration form, click on "Course Information" below.  Fax completed registration form to the OCA at 613-238-6124.  Once registration form and payment are received, the OCA will email you a PIN number and further information to access the course.

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• Member Price: $150.00

Construction Tendering & Contracts

This seminar will focus on the basics of Tendering and Contract law as it applies to the construction industry. Subjects to include:

¨ Basic Contract Law principles with specific discussion of the 1981 Supreme Court Ron Engineering decision - the creation of Contract ‘A’ when a contractor submits a bid and the formation of Contract ‘B’ when the Owner accepts the bid.

¨ Rights and obligations of the contractor and subcontractors.

¨ What are your options when confronted with an unacceptable provision or contract?

¨ Rights and obligations of the owner – Privilege Clause – Can an owner arbitrarily accept any bid without giving any reason? MJB Enterprises

¨ What are damages if there is a breach of a contract between an owner and a contractor? Likewise between a contractor and subcontractor.

¨ Mistakes in Tenders

¨ Key construction contract provisions – payment, changes, notice provisions, termination, dispute resolution. The importance of maintaining a detailed paper trail.

• Course Duration: 3 hours
• Member Price: $50.00
• Price: $100.00

CPR C "Basic Rescuer" and Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Certification

The OCA is now offering a 4 hour course that teaches participants how to administer CPR to adults, children and infants. 

The City of Ottawa has equipped over 400 Ottawa public access establishments such as community centres, arenas and public pools with AEDs.  The number of public and private business implementing AED protocols in the workplace has been increasing in Ontario, since 2001.

CPR/AED course content includes:  -  Scene Management and Primary Assessment, Anatomy and Physiology  - Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Choking Procedures, Cardiovascular Emergencies – (heart attack, angina, stroke and transient ischemic attack, cardiac arrest)  -  Shock

This course offers annual certification for the use of an AED.  An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is a lifesaving device that automatically analyzes heart rhythms and advises the operator to deliver the appropriate treatment.  CPR can help circulate oxygen and stimulate the electric current of the heart, known as ventricular fibrillation, an otherwise fatal rhythm.  The chain of survival indicates that for every minute a person is in cardiac arrest, their chances of survival decreases approximately 10% per minute.  Simply, CPR can sustain the life, while AED can save a life.

This course also covers: Annual Re-certification requirements for ALL levels of CPR and AED protocols in the workplace or public sectors.

This is an approved course by the Ontario WSIB and Health Canada and meets the standards required by the construction industry.

• Course Duration: 4 hrs.
• Member Price: $45.00
• Price: $65.00

Ensuring Energy-Efficiency in Your New Construction and Major Renovation
Projects

Discover how to secure substantial incentives for offsetting the cost of energy-efficiency measures, to achieve lower long-term operating costs and to enhance occupant comfort. The HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW CONSTRUCTION program, offered by Hydro Ottawa, rewards building owners and their project design decision-makers for building energy-efficiency into their new construction plans for commercial, institution or multi-family buildings.

 Hydro Ottawa offers additional incentive programs for single-family dwellings, business owners and property managers that can greatly improve your marketability and give you a competitive advantage over your competition.

 This is a free session open to OCA Members.

* NOTE –OCA members are invited to propose similar technical presentations that would be free to the membership. Contact John DeVries at jdv@oca.ca

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• Course Duration: 1.5 hrs.
• Price: $25.00

First Level Construction Supervisor Program - Construction Sector Council - E-
learning course

The CSC is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce. One of their ongoing programs is the development of e-learning courses for supervisory and managerial personnel. E-Learning is learning that occurs at the computer over the internet.

The CSC offers the following e-learning courses:

1.  Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
2.  Construction Law
3.  Construction Project Management
4.  Introduction to Construction Estimating
5.  Introduction to Building Information Modeling
6.  First Level Construction Supervisor Program
7.  Confined Spaces
8.  National Construction Safety Awareness
9.  Pipeline Construction Safety Training
10.  Pipeline Construction Safety Renewal Certificate

Course on “First Level Construction Supervisor Program”

Strong supervision skills are key to any construction project.  This course offers the critical basic skills and concepts needed to supervise a crew in the residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and civil construction sectors.  The course uses activities and quizzes to reinforce the learning.

 Description:

Supervisors play a key role in ensuring the job gets done on time, on budget and safely.  This course will introduce you to all aspects of supervision beginning with a discussion of the supervisor’s role and the skills required.  Then, the supervision basics are covered:  leadership vs. Management, due diligence, communication skills, meetings, and handling disagreements and problems.

The course then examines the supervisor’s role with respect to safety, looking at inspections, investigations and training.  Human resource management comes next, including addressing personal problems and performance issues.  The course introduces you to planning and scheduling, followed by productivity and quality, including problem solving for quality outcomes. The final section teaches you how to lead an effective work team, discussing concepts, motivation and team performance.

This course will provide you with the tools to help you: 

1.  Build your supervisory skills; 2.  Lead a work crew;  3. Comminicate effectively;  4.  Understand the supervisor’s role in safety and due diligence;  5.Develop and motivate teams;   6. Address performance issues.

This course is intended for foremen and supervisors or any individual who wants to become a first level supervisor in any part of the country, in any sector (residential, institutional, pipeline, civil).

A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

To download registration form, click on "Course Information" (below).  Fax completed form to the OCA at (613)238-6124.  Once registration form and payment is received, the OCA will email you a PIN number and further information to access the course.

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• Member Price: $400.00
• Price: $400.00

Forklift Safety - 2 day New Operators

This course is designed for persons with little or no experience on forklifts and will familiarize the new operator with the following:

Topics will include:

• Legislation
• Lift truck features
• Safety equipment
• Stability
• Capacity and plate location
• Pre-operational inspection
• Start up
• Traveling with and without a load
• Pedestrians
• Load selection, Load pick up and placement
• Stacking and de-stacking
• Docks, trucks and rail cars
• Ramps and grades
• Elevators
• Work place hazards
• Shut down
• Refuelling and/or Charging

Participants must bring Grade 1, CSA approved steel toe footwear to class.

• Course Duration: 2 days
• Member Price: $250.00
• Price: $300.00

Hoisting and Rigging - Basic Safety Training (IHSA)

Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of principles relating to safe hoisting and rigging practices in the construction industry. Modules include:

• Hoisting and rigging hazards
• Fibre rope, knots, and hitches
• Hardware, wire rope, and slings
• Rigging tools and devices
• Hazard awareness in crane operations

Full attendance is mandatory. The passing grade is 100% for hand signals, 80% for knots, and 80% for the performance review. Participants must bring their own calculator.

A wallet card will be issued to successful participants

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• Course Duration: 2 days

Introduction to BIM (Building Information Modeling) - Construction Sector
Council - E-learning course

The CSC is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce. One of their ongoing programs is the development of e-learning courses for supervisory and managerial personnel. E-Learning is learning that occurs at the computer over the internet.

The CSC offers the following e-learning courses:

1.  Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
2.  Construction Law
3.  Construction Project Management
4.  Introduction to Construction Estimating
5.  Introduction to Building Information Modeling
6.  First Level Construction Supervisor Program
7.  Confined Spaces
8.  National Construction Safety Awareness
9.  Pipeline Construction Safety Training
10.  Pipeline Construction Safety Renewal Certificate

Course on:  Introduction to BIM (Building Information Modeling)

As an emerging technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is generating a lot of buzz in the construction industry.  This course provides an overview of how this technology positively impacts the construction process.

Description:

As Building Information Modeling (BIM) is adopted by more and more companies in the construction industry, its usefulness has expanded beyond the original design phase activities.  This course positions BIM in the context of all phases of construction illustrating how to maximize BIM as a tool for the entire construction team.  You will see how BIM fits into the construction workflow.  It introduces the BIM philosophy in design, bidding, construction, commissioning, delivery, and as-built stages of construction.

 After completing this course, you will:

•Know what BIM is                         •Be aware of how BIM can assist at all stages of a construction project

•Understand the full potential of BIM technology     •Appreciate existing and potential new uses for BIM

•Understand the philosophy behind BIM                            •See the value of new technologies such as BIM

This course is intended for employers, management, supervisors, foremen, and tradespeople working in construction in any part of the country, in any sector (residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, pipeline, civil).

This course is an awareness raising tool.  A certificate is given upon completion.

To download registration form, click on "Course Information" (below).  Fax completed form to the OCA at (613)238-6124.  Once registration form and payment is received, the OCA will email you a PIN number and further information to access the course.

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• Member Price: $150.00
• Price: $150.00

Introduction to the Electronic Plansroom

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• Course Duration: 2 hrs.

Labour Relations & Employment Law

This seminar should be of interest to both unionized and non-unionized contractors as it will focus on the basics of labour relations and employment law in the construction industry. Subjects to include:

¨      Acquisition of bargaining rights by a construction trade union – by way of vote, automatic certification and certification by virtue of unlawful conduct by employer, management or respective agents.

¨      Selling your business – Does the Bargaining Relationship continue with the new owner? What about related businesses?

¨      A key man leaves to open a new business – Is the new company bound?

¨      When a unionized General Contractor acts as a “Construction Manager” –what restrictions are there on using non-union sub-trades?

¨      Dealing with union grievances & the Ontario Labour Relations Board

¨      Terminating workers: Best practices for employers to avoid costly litigation

Speakers - Michael Ruddy of Rasmussen Starr Ruddy

               - Paul Lalonde of Emond Harnden

               - Charles Hofley of Hicks Morley

• Course Duration: 3 hrs.
• Member Price: $50.00
• Price: $100.00

Loi sur le privilège dans l'industrie de la construction

Les participants apprendront les caractéristiques fondamentales de la Loi sur le privilège dans l’industrie de la construction. Un panel de trois avocats, dont les noms figurent ci-dessous, abordera les sujets suivants :

 ¨    Qu’est-ce qu’un privilège? Qui peut être titulaire d’un privilège? Qu’est-ce qu’un intérêt faisant l’objet d’un privilège?

¨    Quand exercer le droit de privilège? 45 jours après quel moment ou quel événement?

¨    Comment réclamer un privilège? Conservation et opposabilité d’un privilège.

¨    Quelle propriété peut faire l’objet d’un privilège? Propriété privée vs fédérale vs provinciale

¨    Droit à l’information – votre droit de demander des renseignements de la part des propriétaires, entrepreneurs

¨    Définition d’« exécution pour l’essentiel »

¨    Retenue d’origine législative de 10 % – De quoi s’agit-il? Comment cela fonctionne-t-il?

¨    Sous-traitants pouvant obtenir le versement anticipé des retenues

¨    Dispositions du fonds en fiducie – explication de la partie II de la Loi et du poids des dispositions pour ce qui est de garantir le paiement.

 Conférenciers

 ¨      Stephane Bond de Doucet McBride

 ¨      Nadia Authier de Rasmussen Starr Ruddy

 ¨      Louis-Pierre Grégoire de Heenan Blaikie

• Course Duration: 3 hrs.
• Member Price: $50.00
• Price: $100.00

Microsoft Excel for Construction (Advanced)

OCA in partnership with ES Computer Training http://www.escomputertraining.com/ is offering a 1 day hands-on workshop giving students the skills needed for using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

 
Course Description:  This advanced level course will give you a better comprehension of how to analyze data to create what-if scenarios (what if conditions change…. how will these affect the cost of the job).   Learn how to use Microsoft Excel for estimating, costing, bidding and project planning.   Learn how to create simple Gantt charts and timelines in Excel.  We will show you how to use Excel with other programs to quickly and easily make presentation materials from spreadsheets containing estimates and schedules.  Discover the capacity to manipulate and analyze information (via pivot tables) to create management analysis reports.  Laptops, software and manuals will be provided. This course provides one Gold Seal SIC on completion.

The class is limited to 10 registrants and each will be working on a personal computer (which we provide).

• Course Duration: 1 day
• Member Price: $225.00
• Price: $275.00

Microsoft Project for Construction

OCA in partnership with ES Computer Training http://www.escomputertraining.com/ is offering a 2 day hands-on workshop giving students a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Project using a practical approach to project management. 

 Microsoft Project for construction is a powerful course that will show you how to plan, monitor, and schedule projects using resources such as people, equipment, time, and money. This course will provide you with the skills to effectively track and analyze projects with a better understanding of the schedule and impact of changes.  Laptops, software and manuals will be provided.  Gold Seal has accredited this course for 2 Special Industry Credits.

 The class is limited to 10 registrants and each will be working on a personal computer.

 Topics Covered:

-        Project Planning                                          - Milestones

-       Tasks: Work Breakdown Structure           - Network Diagram

-       The Critical Path                                          - Over allocation of Resources

-       Slack                                                              - PERT Analysis

-       Handling Multiple Projects                                    - Tracking Gantt View

-       Financial Reports                                         - Manage costs and cash flow

-       Project Success and an Exit Strategy

• Course Duration: 2 days
• Member Price: $650.00
• Price: $850.00

OCA Safety Network Meeting - Ministry of Labour Access Equipment Campaign

The Ministry of Labour is launching a campaign for August targeting access equipment which includes ladders, suspended stages and elevated work platforms.

 A similar campaign was conducted from May 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 with 2,151 visits to 1,745 workplaces resulting in 6,266 orders including 397 stop-work orders related to ladder use. Orders were issued in regards to ladder use, guardrails, fall protection and training. A total of 7% of the orders were issued in respect of ladders.

From January 2009 to March 2010 inclusive, one fatality was attributed to ladder use. During the same time period, unsafe ladder use contributed to 38 critical injuries. Most of these injuries occurred in the low-rise residential construction sector and included falls from ladders as well as electrical contact.

 Of particular interest to contractors is the fact that the Ministry of Labour is presently attempting to gain acceptance with the Provincial Labour-Management H & S Advisory Committee on a MoL policy respecting the use of ladders other than as a means of access.

The MoL since 2009 had been using a guideline that they would allow ‘short duration’ work from ladders – at less than 30 minutes at one time. Workers may work from a adder multiple times throughout the day, as long as there is an adequate rest period or alternative work in between.

This may change in the coming month. To learn the latest on this topic, come listen to:

 George Taylor – Regional Program Coordinator, Ministry of Labour

• Course Duration: 3 hrs

Occupational Health and Safety Act (IHSA)

Upon completion, participants will be familiar with sections of the Act and be able to identify the legislative requirements relating to their workplace. Topics include:

• Definitions and intent
• Joint health and safety committees and reps
• Work refusals
• Workplace responsibilities

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• Course Duration: 1/2 day

Pipeline Construction Safety Training Certificate Renewal - Construction
Sector Council - E-learning course

The CSC is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce. One of their ongoing programs is the development of e-learning courses for supervisory and managerial personnel. E-Learning is learning that occurs at the computer over the internet.

The CSC offers the following e-learning courses:

1.  Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
2.  Construction Law
3.  Construction Project Management
4.  Introduction to Construction Estimating
5.  Introduction to Building Information Modeling
6.  First Level Construction Supervisor Program
7.  Confined Spaces
8.  National Construction Safety Awareness
9.  Pipeline Construction Safety Training
10.  Pipeline Construction Safety Renewal Certificate

 Course on:  Pipeline Construction Safety Training Certificate Renewal 

The Pipeline Contractors Association of Canada (PLCAC) has confirmed that PCST certificates must be renewed every three years.  This course teaches the pipeline worker how to respond to worksite health and safety issues by taking the user through the entire pipeline construction process from beginning to end.

 Objectives:

This course will provide workers with the tools to help them:

-Build their skills to Recognize Hazards                 

- Learn how to Assess Hazards

-Learn how to Control Hazards        

- Learn to operate a Vehicle Safely

-Learn to operate Equipment Safely            

- Learn how to respond to Emergencies

To download registration form, click on "Course Information" (below).  Fax completed form to the OCA at (613)238-6124.  Once registration form and payment is received, the OCA will email you a PIN number and further information to access the course.

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• Member Price: $100.00
• Price: $100.00

Profitable Contracting Seminar

Controlling and reducing expenses translates to making more money.  We all need to increase cash flow and improve profits.  Let a leading CFO show you how your business can meet today's contracting challenges head-on.

Operations Management

 • Eight factors that determine profits or losses

 • Identifying 11 estimating risks

 • Establishing labour and equipment billing rates

 • Labour productivity secret – 15 minutes

 • Impact of poor planning and scheduling

 • Seven highly effective negotiating techniques

 • Effective materials and tools management

 • Identifying all Change orders for payment

 • Identifying 11 hidden costs

 • Cost control and timely reporting

 • And many more operations strategies

Financial Management

 • A new tool – gross profit factors

 • Simple analyses of overhead costs on revenue needs

 • Setting your profit plan in motion

 • How bankers assess risk on your business

 • Sources of additional cash

 • Simplified financial statements

 • Taxable benefits on company autos

 • Comprehensive discussion on cash flows

 • A/R collections - warnings, policies and tactics

 • Risk management – insurances

 • Succession planning and valuing your business

 • And many more financial strategies

All registrants receive an 80 page reference manual filled with all seminar topics, techniques and strategies.

Who should attend:  Anyone who can influence profits:  owners, managers, estimators, project leaders and accountants.

Seminar Leader:  Wayne Newell has spent over 35 years in senior financial roles with firms ranging from $2,000,000 to $50,000,000 in annual construction revenues.  He was awarded his CMA in 1972 and has presented his seminar in most major cities in Canada.

Further details at:  www.contractingworkshop.com

• Course Duration: 6 hrs.
• Member Price: $185.00
• Price: $285.00

Risk Management in an Age of Uncertainty

Construction firms, and in particular subcontractors and suppliers, face significant risks daily and the successful ones are those that educate themselves fully on the legal and business environment they operate in, properly assess their risk exposure continuously, seek and evaluate options to minimize that risk and then ultimately make proper business decisions.

Subjects to include:

¨     Risk identification, risk assessment and risk allocation - what, how and why?

¨     Who are you bidding to?

¨     What do you know of the financial details of the Owner and the project?

¨     Basics of bidding law. Basics of contract law. Standard contract forms.

¨     Bonding – Bid bond, Labour & Material bond, Performance Bond – What are they? How do they provide protection? What makes a legal bond? Your right to ask for a copy of the bond.

¨     Contractor Default Insurance – Explanation – Pros & Cons.

¨     Change Orders – The hazards of proceeding without getting it in writing.

-     Getting paid

-     Know your lien rights under the Construction Lien Act

-     When to lien?

Speakers:  Jacques Desjardins of Lavery, deBilly;   Mario Gravel of Burke, Robertson

• Course Duration: 3 hrs.
• Member Price: $50.00
• Price: $100.00

Sector-Specific Training (IHSA)

The second of three components of the Certification program for certified members of a joint health and safety committee. The other components are Construction Health and Safety Representative and Simulated Hazard Analysis.

This course addresses specific health and safety issues that are unique to the construction sector. Building on previous health and safety training, participants will be able to recognize, assess, and control hazards. Modules include:

• Fall protection
• Formwork
• Dust
• Ladders
• Electrical hazards
• Suspended access equipment
• Material handling
• Hoisting and rigging
• Trenching

The program emphasizes group participation and includes classroom review and performance evaluations.

Available in classroom format only.

A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.

One of the eight required courses for the Construction Health & Safety Officer certificate.

• Course Information
• Course Duration: 5 days

Soar with your Business

Are you tired of struggling to get the business results you’d like to have?
Would you be interested in tripling your profits … if it were FUN and simple to do?

• Is being a contractor grinding you down?
• Do you ever wonder where the fun went?
• Ever considered throwing in the towel?
• Are you tired of just putting your head down and ploughing through the day ... day after day after day?

Would you like to learn how to:

• Create a SOLID profit margin … to weather every economic climate, especially the one they’re predicting now?
• Get the jobs you want?
  Double, even triple, your sales?
   
• Double, even triple, your sales?
• Regain the “passion” for your business?
• Develop a championship support team?
• Increase your FUN FACTOR

The OCA is pleased to introduce Lynne Jacob of MLJ Coaching International. Lynne has developed a reputation for helping small business owners and contractors realize their potential with her business analytical and coaching services. Her website is www.mljcoaching.com.

Lynne has been invited by OCA to present a seminar as a sampling of her programs. She will focus on:

“SOAR with your BUSINESS” and
“Triple your Profits, Quadruple your FUN, and Build RETIREMENT
on your terms without working harder, longer hours”

In 4 hours you'll walk out of that room with at least 1 powerful idea that WHEN acted upon (easily & immediately) will give you at least a 300% ROI -- Return on your Investment.  Lynne GUARANTEES it!

• Course Duration: 3 hours
• Member Price: $50.00
• Price: $100.00

Standard First Aid & CPR Recertification

To maintain a current certification, award holders recertify within 2 years by successfully retaking the practical examination. A new certification card is issued to successful candidates after each re-examination.

• Course Duration: 1 day
• Member Price: $95.00
• Price: $120.00

Suspended Access Equipment (IHSA)

Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize, select, and install suspended access equipment, support systems, and fall protection. Topics include:

• Equipment
• Planning
• Fall arrest system
• Suspension system
• Safe set-up

The classroom program is supplemented by hands-on training. Participants must bring their own calculator and wear appropriate clothing as well as CSA-certified head and foot protection during the hands-on exercises.

A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.

• Course Information
• Course Duration: 3 days

Sustainable Development & Resource Efficiency Symposium

The OCA is pleased to host a short symposium on resource efficiency, an important part of sustainable development, in partnership with the Construction Resource Initiatives Council. 

 Symposium objectives

Raise awareness and provide overviews on statistics, fundamentals, opportunities and challenges of:

• Sustainable Development including resource efficiency – focusing on
• Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Waste (IC&I)
• Industry Movement on Building Practices, Products Standards &‘Mission 2030’; and related ‘green washing’
• 2012 Ontario Building Code New Energy Performance Criteria

Speaker 

• RENÉE GRATTON, LEED^® A.P. BD+C: is the Founding President of the Construction Resource Initiatives Council, and of RG integration and Associates Inc., an Architectural Specialty Products Agency and Consultancy. Renée served Director of Retail Construction & Products at the Canada Green Building Council, is a member of the Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee for Sustainable Buildings and a Higher Education LEED Instructor.
• ARBORUS CONSULTING, a leading local environmental consulting firm on energy efficiency and LEED; to address the OBC new Energy Performance Criteria

• Course Duration: 3 hours
• Member Price: $25.00
• Price: $25.00

The Contractor's Toolbox for Projects Seeking LEED Certification

The LEED® Green Building Rating System has now been around for several years with a growing level of industry experience. This is a brand new full day course prepared by the Canadian Construction Association and the Canada Green Building Council.

Course Objectives

• Analyze the LEED® Green Building Rating System for New Construction and Renovation and investigate the project certification process
• Identify project stakeholders and address their roles and responsibilities
• Analyze how LEED® is specified
• Address the procurement and delivery process, evaluate the risk, and contract issues on LEED® projects, and construct a LEED® Documentation Manual
• Predict the impact of LEED® Certification on project cost
• Identify the Tools for Successfully Managing Projects Seeking LEED® Certification

Speaker- Renée Gratton

 RENÉE GRATTON, LEED^® A.P.: is a consultant and educational service provider with 25 years in the construction industry (trade, general contracting & products); CaGBC Director of Retail Construction & Products; Member of the Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee for Sustainable Buildings; Instructor at Algonquin College Corporate Center and La Cité Collégiale.

• Course Duration: 1 day
• Member Price: $275.00
• Price: $375.00

Traffic Protection and Control Planning (IHSA)

This program is for those who may be involved in planning, communicating, or implementing traffic control and protection plans for highway work zones. Participants use the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7: Temporary Conditions (Office Edition) as a reference in class. You are expected to bring your own copy to class. You can order one from Publications Ontario: 1-800-668-9938.

A wallet card will be issued to successful participants.

• Course Information
• Course Duration: 1 day

Trenching Safety (Hazard Introduction) (IHSA)

• Course Information
• Course Duration: 1/2 day
• Price: $160.00

WHMIS - French

WHMIS training is legislated for anyone working with or around controlled products on the job. This course teaches participants the different legislated hazard classes and symbols, the mandatory requirements for labelling and M.S.D.S. and the effects of chemicals on the body

This course also touches on hazardous physical agents, other health hazards and the use of proper control methods and mechanisms.

WHMIS is one of the most important safety courses any worker will complete and upon completion of this course participants will be able to confidently use controlled products without compromising their safety. Each individual receive a personal WHMIS pocket size hand book.

Course topics include:

• Classification
• Labels (Workplace and Supplier)
• M.S.D.S
• Exemptions
• Workplace parties responsibilities
• Hazard Control
• Different effects of controlled products on the human body
• Hazardous Physical Agents

• Course Duration: 4 hours
• Member Price: $79.00
• Price: $100.00

WSIB and Construction Safety Liability

This legal seminar will focus on the responsibilities and liabilities on construction employers and individuals in relation to the Occupational H & S Act and WSIB legislation and regulations. Attendees will gain an understanding of your risk exposure as well as insight into managing your WSIB costs.

 Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations

¨      The General Contractor, the Sub-Trades and the Owner - Who is responsible for what on a construction project under the Occupational Health & Safety Act?

¨      Dealing with the Ministry of Labour

¨      How much due diligence is required of a general contractor with respect to the employees of sub-contractors.

¨      Federal Bill C- 45 –Criminal Code Amendments & What’s happened since 2004 implementation.

 Workplace Safety & Insurance Law Topics:

• Course Duration: 3 hours
• Member Price: $50.00
• Price: $100.00