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.
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Den här gratiskursen har lektioner på cirka 15 minuter och ett prov med 25 frågor. Med minst 80 % kan du ladda ner ett kursintyg (privat, inte ackrediterat). Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.
Det här lär du dig
- 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
Få minst 80 % för att ladda ner ditt certifikat.
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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: B. Class 3
CSA Z96 has three classes. Class 3 gives the greatest coverage and visibility, especially in poor light.
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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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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Svar: 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.
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Bra att veta före provet
- 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.
Vanliga frågor
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.
Är intyget ackrediterat eller officiellt erkänt?
Nej. Det är ett privat kursintyg, bara för dina kunskaper. Det är inte erkänt, ackrediterat eller godkänt av någon myndighet, tillståndsmyndighet, tillsynsmyndighet eller utbildningsinstitution, och det ersätter inte någon licens, certifiering eller utbildning som krävs enligt lag.
Källor
- 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)