Deadline looms for working at heights training.

The deadline is looming for employers to ensure employees who work at heights have completed safety training approved by the Ministry of Labour.

New guidelines implemented by the ministry come into effect on April 1. At that time, eligible employees will be legally required to have completed working-at-heights safety training programs that have received ministry approval.

Eligible workers include those who use travel restraint systems, fall restricting systems, fall arrest systems, safety nets, and work belts or safety belts.

Mandatory training has been required since 2002, but the training must now be approved by the Minis try of Labour to be considered...