Construction Safety Week 2025 is here, and it’s a powerful reminder that safety is everyone’s responsibility — from apprentices to supervisors, from solo workers to entire teams. At Merit for Training, we’re proud to support this mission by offering accessible, practical safety training that empowers workers across the province.
Below, we’ve highlighted how our training courses help create safer job sites for all.
1. Protecting the Individual: Working Alone Safety
Not every construction role involves a full crew — and those working alone face unique risks. Our Working Alone Safety course helps individuals recognize potential hazards, establish check-in procedures, and stay connected, even when physically isolated.
- Supports Construction Safety Week’s message: Every voice matters — even when working solo.
- Ideal for remote workers, maintenance crews, and anyone on isolated job sites.
2. Preventing Incidents: Lockout Tagout & WHMIS
Hazardous energy and chemical exposure are two of the most preventable — yet serious — risks in construction. With our Lockout Tagout Safety and WHMIS courses, workers learn how to properly control energy sources and handle hazardous products safely.
- Lockout Tagout: Stop machinery before it starts — literally.
- WHMIS: Recognize labels, read safety data sheets, and use protective equipment effectively.
These trainings reinforce a culture of awareness, accountability, and action — key values highlighted during Safety Week.
3. Creating Safer Workplaces: Health & Safety at Work
Our Health and Safety at Work course is the foundation for understanding Ontario’s health and safety laws, workers’ rights, and employer responsibilities. It’s essential knowledge for every trade and every worksite.
- Encourages proactive safety conversations.
- Builds confidence in speaking up and spotting unsafe practices.
- Aligns directly with the “Value Every Voice” theme.
Invest in Safety. Invest in Your Team.
This Safety Week, let’s move beyond posters and slogans. Let’s put training into action. With Merit for Training, you’re not just checking a box — you’re building a culture where every worker is heard, protected, and prepared.
Explore all of our safety courses at:
meritontario.com/training