Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man in connection to the offering of workplace training courses without authorization.

On Monday, officers investigated allegations that the suspect, working in association with an Alberta company, was providing H2S Alive! and OSSA Fall Safety training without proper documentation.

RCMP determined the instructor and the company, Vertical Limits Scaffolding Ltd., were not authorized to offer the program.

22-year-old Chance Aaron Shaw of Red Deer faces charges of:

  • Fraud not exceeding $5000
  • Fraud exceeding $5000
  • Forgery
  • Use of a Forged Document

Shaw is scheduled to appear in Alberta Provincial Court on March 14, 2014.

RCMP continue to investigate the fraudulent training and have identified an adult female who may have been involved.

Red Deer RCMP are advising the public against conducting business with, or receiving safety training from, Vertical Limits Scaffolding Ltd. (verticallimit.ca)