CSTS 2020
CSTS 2020 is the upgraded version of CSTS-09.
CSTS 2020 consists of the CSTS 2020 Fundamentals module and 20 optional Add-on Modules. It is mobile friendly and requires internet access for all devices. This program has become a pre-entry requirement for many construction industry work sites.
On its own, the Fundamentals module is an interactive nine-module online course that serves as a general construction site orientation for workers new to the construction industry. It is inclusive of industrial, commercial, and residential construction and it takes approximately 2 - 3 hours to complete.
CSTS 2020 Fundamentals Module:
- Worker and Employer Responsibilities
- Work Site Expectations
- Hazard Management
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Manual Lifting
- Hand Tools
- Noise
- WHMIS
- Emergency Response Preparedness
The job-specific Add-on Modules allow employers to customize the CSTS training to fit their specific site requirements. The modules range between 5 to 15 minutes each and can be taken separately.
CSTS ADD-On Modules:
- Basic Ladder Safety
- Basic Scaffold Safety
- Confined Space Awareness
- Controlling Hazardous Energy and Lockout/Tagout
- Driving and Journey Management
- Environmental Protection
- Excavations and Exposing Utilities
- Framing Hazards and Controls
- Inclusive Dialogues (2 hours)
- Introduction to Respiratory Protection Equipment
- Mobile Equipment Awareness
- Propane on the Work Site
- Pumpjack Scaffold Safety
- Rigging, Hoists, and Cranes
- Roofing Hazards & Controls
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Types & Uses of Safeguards
- Working Around Concrete Pump Trucks
- Working at Height
- Working Safely With Drywall
Q: How do I know what CSTS 2020 ADD-On modules I need to complete to get worksite access?
A: It is your employer’s responsibility to determine the ADD-On modules they require for your worksite access. If you're not currently employed, we recommend you complete them all.