Construction Site Security Course 2026
This course is for security guards who protect construction sites in Canada, often at night and alone. It covers site hazards and protective gear, patrols and theft, fire safety, trespassers and working alone.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 15 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.
Wat je leert
- Identify common construction site hazards and the protective gear guards need
- Plan irregular patrols that check fences, gates, machines and materials
- Apply fire code basics for construction sites, including clear access for firefighters
- Respond to trespassers and theft safely and within the law
- Use working-alone check-ins and the right to refuse dangerous work
Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.
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Vraag 1 van 25
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Antwoord: A. CSA Z94.1
CSA Z94.1 is the Canadian standard for industrial protective headwear. Z96 covers high-visibility apparel and Z195 covers safety footwear.
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Vraag 2 van 25
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Antwoord: B. It also protects the sides and back of the head
Type 1 hard hats protect the top of the head only. Type 2 hard hats protect the top and the sides and back.
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Vraag 3 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Replace the hard hat
Hard hats that have been struck should be replaced, even if no damage is visible, because the shell or suspension may be weakened.
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Vraag 4 van 25
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Antwoord: B. 20,000 volts
Class E hard hats have a 20,000-volt rating. Class G is rated for 2,200 volts and Class C has no electrical rating.
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Vraag 5 van 25
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Antwoord: D. A Grade 1 protective toe and a puncture-resistant sole
Under CSA Z195, the green triangle shows a Grade 1 toecap and sole puncture protection, which suits construction sites with nails and other sharp objects.
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Vraag 6 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Class 3
CSA Z96 has three classes. Class 3 gives the greatest coverage and visibility, especially in poor light.
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Vraag 7 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Stay back, warn others if needed and report it right away as your post orders say
A guard reports hazards and keeps people away from them. Entering a trench or improvising a cover can put you or others in danger.
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Vraag 8 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Record it and report it to the site contact as your post orders direct
Keys left in machines make theft easy. Note the time and location and report it; never operate equipment you are not trained and authorized to use.
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Vraag 9 van 25
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Antwoord: B. So thieves cannot predict when and where you will be
A patrol that follows the same loop every time is easy to watch and avoid. Irregular patrols are much harder to predict.
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Vraag 10 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Stay at a safe distance, call 911 and note descriptions and the licence plate
Your safety comes first. Calling police and recording good descriptions gives police the best chance to act without anyone getting hurt.
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Vraag 11 van 25
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Antwoord: D. 1.8 metres
The BC Fire Code requires a strongly built fence, boarding or barricade at least 1.8 m high around these sites.
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Vraag 12 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Keep them closed and locked
Access gates must be kept closed and locked when the site is unattended. Fences must still allow firefighting access.
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Vraag 13 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Before the work starts
Fire codes based on the National Fire Code require the site fire safety plan to be ready before construction, alteration or demolition begins.
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Vraag 14 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Fire codes require clear access to hydrants, extinguishers and fire department connections
Construction sites must keep unobstructed access to fire hydrants, portable extinguishers and fire department connections, and keep access routes for fire trucks open.
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Vraag 15 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Hot work
Roofing and similar work that uses heat is considered hot work, so the fire code rules for hot work apply.
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Vraag 16 van 25
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Antwoord: B. At intervals of no more than 1 hour
The fire code requires a watch with tours at intervals of not more than 1 hour in this situation, with a way to warn occupants and call the fire department.
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Vraag 17 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Unlock the gate and meet the fire crew to guide them in
Firefighters lose time at a locked gate. Opening access and telling them about fuel, hazards and anyone on site helps them work safely.
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Vraag 18 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Not leaving right away after the occupier or an authorized person tells you to leave
The Act makes it an offence to enter where entry is prohibited, to do a prohibited activity, or to fail to leave immediately when directed.
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Vraag 19 van 25
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Antwoord: C. No entry is permitted
Red markings mean entry is prohibited. Yellow markings mean entry is prohibited except for certain activities.
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Vraag 20 van 25
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Antwoord: B. $10,000
Alberta raised trespass fines to up to $10,000 for a first offence and up to $25,000 and up to 6 months in jail for later offences.
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Vraag 21 van 25
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Antwoord: D. The owner, a person in lawful possession, or someone they authorize, such as a site guard
Section 494(2) gives this arrest power to the owner or lawful possessor of property and to people they authorize. Many employers still limit arrests by policy.
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Vraag 22 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Hand the person over to a peace officer right away
Anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without a warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith, which means right away.
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Vraag 23 van 25
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Antwoord: D. A set check-in schedule and a plan for what happens if a check-in is missed
Lone workers should have regular contact with a named person, and there must be an emergency plan if a check-in is missed.
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Vraag 24 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Not do the work and tell your supervisor what you are refusing and why
Alberta workers can refuse work they reasonably believe is dangerous. They must promptly tell the employer or supervisor, and they are protected from reprisal.
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Vraag 25 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Observe, deter and report
Guards protect the site by being visible, watching carefully and reporting. They do not do construction work or run machines.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- Industrial hard hats in Canada are covered by CSA Z94.1. A hard hat that has been struck should be replaced even if no damage is visible.
- A green triangle on safety footwear means a Grade 1 toe cap and puncture-resistant sole, suited to construction sites.
- Fire codes require a fire safety plan for construction and demolition sites before work begins, and clear access to hydrants and extinguishers.
- In Ontario, failing to leave immediately when directed by the occupier or a person they authorize is a trespass offence.
- In Alberta, trespass fines are up to $10,000 for a first offence and up to $25,000 for later offences.
Veelgestelde vragen
Do construction site guards need a hard hat?
Usually yes. The site's rules and your province's workplace safety law decide what you must wear. Most sites require a hard hat, safety boots and high-visibility clothing.
Can a guard arrest a trespasser on a construction site?
The Criminal Code lets the owner, or someone they authorize, arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on the property, and the person must be handed to police right away. Provincial trespass laws add their own rules, and many employers limit arrests by policy.
What should I do if I see thieves on site?
Stay safe and at a distance, call 911, and record descriptions and licence plates. Do not chase or block anyone.
How long does the course take?
The five lessons take about 15 minutes to read. The final test has 25 questions and you need 80% to pass.
Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?
Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.
Bronnen
- Industrial protective headwear (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
- Safety footwear (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
- High-visibility safety apparel (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
- BC Fire Code 2018, Section 5.6: construction and demolition sites
- Trespass to Property Act (Ontario)
- Protecting property owners: trespass laws (Government of Alberta)
- Criminal Code, section 494 (arrest without warrant)
- Working alone (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
- Refuse dangerous work (Government of Alberta)