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Don't Go Overboard: Safe Work On and Near Water
awareness
$24.99
About Don't Go Overboard: Safe Work On and Near Water Training
Essential Canadian water safety awareness for workers on or near water — hazards, PPE, ice work, and emergency response.
Don't Go Overboard: Safe Work On and Near Water — Course Details
Duration: 30 minutes
Format: Online course with interactive content and assessments
Certification: Certificate of completion provided upon successful course completion
Access: Lifetime access to course materials and updates
Course Modules
This course consists of 4 comprehensive modules covering essential topics and practical applications.
Who Should Take Don't Go Overboard: Safe Work On and Near Water
This water safety training is vital for Canadian workers performing duties near water:
- Construction Workers: Building bridges, docks, and waterfront infrastructure
- Marine Workers: Operating on boats, barges, and floating platforms
- Environmental Technicians: Sampling at rivers, lakes, and shorelines
- Utility Workers: Maintaining infrastructure near waterways
- Forestry Workers: Log booming and river-adjacent operations
Drowning is a leading cause of workplace death in Canada — PFD use and water safety training saves lives.
Don't Go Overboard: Safe Work On and Near Water — Canadian Regulatory Compliance
Canadian Work-Near-Water Requirements
This water safety training supports compliance with Canadian OHS and marine obligations:
- Ontario Reg. 213/91 & provincial OHS regs: Personal flotation devices and safeguards for work over or near water
- Alberta OHS Code Part 24: Working on or near water requirements
- Transport Canada Small Vessel Regulations: Requirements for work involving boats and vessels
Employer Obligations
Employers must provide PFDs, rescue equipment, and emergency procedures wherever workers are exposed to drowning hazards.
What You'll Learn in Don't Go Overboard: Safe Work On and Near Water
- Identify drowning hazards in construction, marine, and outdoor work environments
- Select and properly wear personal flotation devices (PFDs)
- Implement safe work practices near water: barriers, buddy systems, rescue equipment
- Respond to water emergencies: rescue techniques and first aid for drowning
- Understand Canadian water safety regulations for workers near water
