TRAINING PROGRAMSLiUNA members have access to the best continuing education programs in the province and it's free. Local 607, through the North Star Training Centre, is a recognized Training Delivery Agent (TDA) for the Construction Craft Worker (CCW) Apprenticeship through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Training helps employers compete with higher productivity and quality, and helps workers earn more, learn more, and work in a safe manner. This program is funded in part by the Government of Ontario.
TRAINING SCHEDULE - CLICK TO VIEW OR PRINT
All LiUNA Local 607 members are entitled to current training programs, FREE of charge.
_____________________________________________________________ Interested in training? Request to attend a class with the form on this page. _____________________________________________________________ Courses offered include: Forklift/Skid Steer Loader Chainsaw Safety for Construction Working at Heights Elevated Work Platforms GHS (formerly WHMIS) Confined Spaces Awareness Pipeline Construction Safety Training Oxy –Propane Cutting Basic Scaffold Erection Hoisting and Rigging Trenching Traffic Control & Hand Signals Proper Respirator Handling Propane in Construction Hilti Powdered Actuated Tools Construction Craft Worker level 1 and 2 
Infrastructure Health and Safety (IHSA) Training Schedule
The following IHSA courses are available to Local 607 members free of charge |
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TRAINING RESOURCES
Working at Heights training completed between February 28, 2017 and August 31, 2017 is valid for four years from the date of successful completion of the training program. This is a one-year extension for existing certifications.
The amended regulation has been filed and has now taken effect.
Regulation can be accessed here: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r20096
WHMIS Update and Review
Please note we now have GHS WHMIS available online. Please call the office for more information.
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
GHS stands for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. GHS defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and safety data sheets). The goal is that the same set of rules for classifying hazards, and the same format and content for labels and safety data sheets (SDS) will be adopted and used around the world. An international team of hazard communication experts developed GHS.
For members requiring MOL Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps course:
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/elearn/worker/index.php
For members requiring MOL Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps course:
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/elearn/supervisor/index.php
The amended regulation has been filed and has now taken effect.
Regulation can be accessed here: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r20096
WHMIS Update and Review
Please note we now have GHS WHMIS available online. Please call the office for more information.
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
GHS stands for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. GHS defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and safety data sheets). The goal is that the same set of rules for classifying hazards, and the same format and content for labels and safety data sheets (SDS) will be adopted and used around the world. An international team of hazard communication experts developed GHS.
For members requiring MOL Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps course:
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/elearn/worker/index.php
For members requiring MOL Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps course:
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/elearn/supervisor/index.php
