POST Guide to Levels 1 & 2
POST LEVELS – GUIDELINE
POST offers two levels of the online orientation course – Level 1 and Level 2. Users have the option of taking either level each year. We do encourage however, everyone who has taken Level 1 for more than two years take Level 2.
Many office administrators, health and safety staff as well as management also take POST to have a better understanding of the POST requirements that are expected of their workers on site. We encourage all staff who engage with front line workers to take POST Level 2 to increase their awareness.
POST BBS - Level 1
Course level outcome:
Users will have an in-depth understanding of POST requirements when working in both construction (fenced) and maintenance settings.
Upon completion students should be able to:
Core competencies
- Understand their role and responsibility on a job site with respect to POST requirements
- Perform Last Minute Risk Assessments
- Understand and complete POST documentation
- Identify, Assess & Mitigate workplace hazards
- Knowledge of basic PPE including inspection and care
Recommended users:
- New workers
- Indirect users i.e. Companies that may not fall under the category list
POST BBS Level 2
Course level outcome:
Users will have an in-depth knowledge of POST requirements based on a supervisor and/or leadership perspective. In addition, a high-level understanding of POST documentation including the ability to perform Planned Job Observation and & JSA quality evaluations.
Upon completion students should be able to:
- Demonstrate core competencies at a higher level
- Demonstrate leadership qualities with respect to enforcing site rules and POST requirements
- Improved hazard identification and mitigation skills when completing JSAs
- Use critical thinking when performing Planned Job Observations & Hazard Identification
- Have an increased knowledge of the levels of protection of certain PPE
Recommended users:
- Supervisors
- Lead hands
- Foreman
- Workers with POST certification of 2 years or more wanting more in-depth
Companies who are unsure should verify with POST administration office at 1-866-360-6722 or speak to their contractor and/or oil company representative.
If you require the course immediately it is recommended to take Level 1
POST – Company Categories
Architects
Carpentry
Carwash - Equipment Maintenance, Supplies
Cleaning Service
Communications / Telephone / Satellite
Concrete
Cranes
Demolition
Doors / Shutters / Awnings / Overhead
Drafting
Drilling
Drywall
Electrical Contractor
Engineering & Consulting
Environmental Consulting
Excavating (includes Daylighting and Hydro Excavating)
Fire Protection
Flooring
Food & Beverage Equipment
Gases, Air
General Contractor
Glazing
Government / Regulator
HVAC
Landscaping
Lighting
Locksmith
Masonry
Painting Contractor
Paving
Petroleum Contractors (includes sub-categories below)
Tank Installation/Removal
Tank Monitoring
Tank Testing
Equipment Maintenance
Bulk Plants
Cathodic Protection Testing
Piping
Plumbing
Refrigeration
Remediation (includes sub-categories below)
Asbestos abatement
Contaminated Liquid management
Contaminated Product facilities
Soil remediation
Spill response
Roofing
Safety Consultants
Security Systems
Sewer / Water
Siding Contractor
Signs / Canopies
Surveyors
Tank Trucks Maintenance/Inspections
Traffic Control
Utility Locators
Vacuum Truck Service
Waste Management
Welding