About the course
What this course covers.
A safety orientation is the first thing a worker should complete before they set foot on a site, and it is what an auditor and a prime contractor look for first. The ISTS Industrial Safety Orientation gives a worker that foundation - what the hazards are, how they are controlled, and what is expected of them - in one course that satisfies three provinces.
The course covers the legislation and the worker's place in it, workplace, equipment, and operational hazards, and the personal protective equipment and physical care that keep a worker safe. It works through the specific hazard areas - excavating and trenching, confined space, chemical and biological hazards - and emergency response, and includes overviews of WHMIS and TDG. It also covers the right to refuse unsafe work and drug and alcohol expectations.
The course meets the GSO Guideline, COR audit criteria, and common pre-qualification elements, and can be recognised as an alternative to CSTS and PST when coordinated by a qualified Certified Orientation Instructor. Companies use it as a general orientation, often alongside their own company-specific orientation.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
5 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Legislation and responsibilities
The legislation and the worker's place in it, the right to refuse unsafe work, and drug and alcohol compliance.
Hazards on a worksite
Workplace hazards, equipment hazards, and operational hazards, and the methods used to control them.
Protecting yourself
Personal protective equipment and personal physical care on the job.
Specific hazard areas
Excavating and trenching, confined space, chemical hazards, and biological hazards.
Emergencies, WHMIS, and TDG
Emergency response, plus overviews of WHMIS and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Our prime contractor wanted a documented orientation for every new hire. This meets the requirement for our BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan sites in one course.
Lorraine T.
Safety Coordinator
A solid foundation course. We run it before our own company orientation, so new workers show up already understanding hazard recognition and the right to refuse.
Devon R.
HSE Lead
The wallet card is the part the field appreciates. Easy to assign, easy to track, and the COR auditor was satisfied.
Pam K.
Site Administrator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- New workers before their first day on a worksite
- Workers who need a general safety orientation on file
- Crews on British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan worksites
- Companies satisfying COR and pre-qualification orientation requirements
- Any company that needs a documented worker orientation record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Recognise, evaluate, and understand the control of worksite hazards
- Explain the legislation and the worker's right to refuse unsafe work
- Select and use the right personal protective equipment
- Recognise the hazards of trenching, confined space, and chemicals
- Respond to an emergency and apply WHMIS and TDG basics
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $65.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$329.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$296.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$263.96
A corporate account saves you
$65.99
on 5 seats of Industrial Safety Orientation
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent on the final exam earns the certificate, and the exam can be taken up to three times. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate of completion and a wallet-sized training card, valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 3.5 hours of content
- Mobile-friendly - runs on a laptop, tablet, or phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Certificate of completion plus a wallet-sized training card
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with three final-exam attempts
Why it matters for compliance
The ISTS Industrial Safety Orientation meets the worker orientation requirements of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan under the GSO Guideline, satisfies COR audit criteria, and covers common contractor pre-qualification elements. It can be recognised as an alternative to CSTS and PST when coordinated by a qualified Certified Orientation Instructor.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Industrial Safety Orientation course cost?
- The course is 65.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 3.5 hours of content and is fully self-paced, so it can be completed in one sitting or spread across several shorter sessions without losing your place.
Does the certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion and the wallet card are valid for three years from the completion date, after which the worker retakes the course to stay current.
Does this meet COR and pre-qualification orientation requirements?
- Yes. The course meets the GSO Guideline worker orientation requirements, satisfies COR audit criteria, and covers common contractor pre-qualification elements for British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Can this replace CSTS or PST?
- The course can be recognised as an alternative to CSTS and PST when the training is coordinated by a qualified Certified Orientation Instructor. Confirm acceptance with the specific site or prime contractor before relying on it.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.