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The course also outlines legal requirements under Ontario legislation, including the <strong>Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)<\/strong>, <strong>Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA)<\/strong>, <strong>Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act<\/strong>, and applicable <strong>CSA standards and WHMIS requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This awareness-level training supports compliance while reinforcing the responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers when working with propane systems and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of this course, learners will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe propane\u2019s physical properties and associated workplace hazards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify fire, explosion, carbon monoxide, asphyxiation, and frostbite risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain legislative requirements under OHSA, TSSA, and TDG regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply the <strong>Hierarchy of Controls<\/strong> and RACE emergency response principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate safe handling, storage, and transportation practices for propane cylinders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize employer, supervisor, and worker responsibilities under Ontario safety law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Take This Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is designed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance personnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roofing crews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heating equipment operators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervisors responsible for jobsite propane safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers who connect or disconnect propane cylinders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers operating propane heaters, torches, or cutting equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New or inexperienced workers unfamiliar with propane hazards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This course provides <strong>general awareness training<\/strong> and does not replace task-specific certification (such as Record of Training (ROT)) or site-specific instruction required under TSSA regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessible via all major browsers and the <strong>Brightspace Pulse App<\/strong> (App Store &amp; Google Play)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delivery Mode:<\/strong> Self-directed online training<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access:<\/strong> 24\/7 through a secure learner account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Platform Compatibility:<\/strong> Desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assessment: <\/strong>Minimum 80% score is required on the Final Assessment to receive Completion Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certification: <\/strong>A digital Certificate of Completion is generated and stored within the LMS platform. 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