In-Person Training
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Courses
Mobile Elevated Work Platform
The MBTI Mobile Elevated Work Platform course aims to reduce the risks related to work conducted using an elevated work platform by teaching you the fundamentals of safe operating procedures. The Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training course includes a written and practical skill assessment to validate training competencies. MBTI MEWP training provides students with the most current legislative information on mobile elevated work platforms.
Confined Space (Theory + Practical)
A one-day awareness program that includes classroom and practical learning. This program includes access to MBTI’s state-of-the-art confined space simulator, various equipment, and a practical exercise to understand safe entry. The course will address the hazards associated with confined spaces and it will outline the duties and responsibilities of all members.
WHMIS / GHS
The MBTI GHS/WHMIS 2015 course will familiarize you with the GHS/WHMIS system and how it is used in workplaces. Learning about GHS/WHMIS is part of the knowledge that you need to protect yourself and your co-workers from hazardous products.
Lockout Basics
This course will provide an overview of basic lockout/tagout concepts. Lockout/Tagout training provides students with the most current legislative information including industry best practices. This program teaches participants how to identify and control all potential energy sources that may result in injury if not locked out.
Fall Protection
The MBTI Fall Protection course will provide you with a basic understanding of the use of fall protection, as it relates to working at heights. Numerous fall protection options exist in industry, this course will assist the end-user in safely identifying which options may best meet your work site needs and give you the tools and knowledge to work at heights safely.
Chain Saw Safety
This course includes will teach the participant to recognize and control the hazards associated with operating a chainsaw. Chainsaw safety training is vital to persons performing these thigh risk tasks which may include working from heights and working near high voltage power lines.
Construction Safety Representative
This course is designed to ensure that construction safety representatives understand their safety and health obligations. It will assist the construction safety representatives in achieving the ultimate goal of protecting their workers. It will provide means for employees to verify safety and health knowledge of first line construction safety representatives.
Safety and the Supervisor
This course uses learning techniques developed to maximize delegate participation, including workshops designed to broaden the knowledge of safety system, roles and responsibilities. This course is designed for those who will be managing, supervising and directing a company’s health and safety program and its employees.
Flag Person Training
This course is structured for anyone involved in traffic management. This certification course is designed for workers with no previous experience as a flag person and will enable employers to meet their legislative responsibilities under the Workplace Safety & Health Regulations.
Transportation of Dangerous goods
This course provides the necessary tools to ensure all drivers, shippers, and receivers learn appropriate handling and ensure legal responsibilities are understood and fulfilled. This course will also teach participants the appropriate response techniques in emergency situations such as spills or accidents.
High Angle Rescue
This course is designed to give the participant the tools and the concepts to plan and execute a high (or low) angle rescue. Complimented with written and practical skill assessments throughout the course to ensure a thorough understanding of principles and practices, the High Angle Rescue Course provides students with the most modern technical knowledge and resource material.
Confined Space Rescue
This course is designed for Emergency Response Team (ERT) members or someone who wants to become part of an ERT. This course will benefit employees working in confined spaces or supervisors, safety officers, and managers who put their employees in a confined space work environment. The Employer, by law, shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to confined spaces.
Incident Investigation
This course will go into great detail on how to conduct an incident investigation at your workplace. It includes techniques for information gathering and scene preservation, how to interview witnesses and preparing the report. The most important part of the investigation process is to determine root causes of incidents and how to prevent further incidents from occurring.
Overhead Crane Awareness
This course teaches the basics of safe crane/sling operation and pre-shift inspections. Increase productivity and efficiency while reducing the risk of damage to product and property and incidents. Overhead Crane Awareness training includes load limits and capacity, lifting, use of chains, slings, spreader bars, grabbers and other attachments.
Spill Response
Spill Response training provides students with the most current legislative information including industry best practices. Learn the basics in spill response. This course will identify best practices and products available and assist participants in generating a spill response plan for their organization.
Telehandler
This course covers essential features of telescopic handlers and other rough terrain (Class VII) forklifts and their maintenance
ATV / UTV Training
A UTV is designed to be a safe vehicle when used as intended. The key to safe operation is YOUR knowledge of the vehicle; recognizing and accepting it as a motorized vehicle; respecting its capabilities and its limitations; varying operating conditions; and good judgement and courtesy.
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MBTI prides itself on the ability to provide Manitoba contractors custom work-ready training courses. Our Training Manager is available to build out a unique training offering for any work-site.
Dana Johnson
MBTI Training Manager
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