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September 4, 2025
Construction Site Safety Training: Top Hazards and How to Prevent Them

Construction work is dangerous and is one of the most hazardous industries in Canada. Workers face daily risks from falls, heavy equipment, electrical exposure, and toxic materials. Without proper construction site safety training, these risks cause serious injuries and deaths. Recent data shows construction had 183 workplace deaths in 2022.…

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February 27, 2018

New Arc Flash Risk Assessment Process

Written by Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member All electrical incidents are preventable! Keep employees safe with an up to date Electrical Safety Program and appropriate compliant electrical safety training.…
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February 22, 2018

The Shocking Truth

Terry Becker's ESPS is now part of Danatec Written by Jenson Quon Sitting across from Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member, I could feel the energy emanating from him…
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January 24, 2018

Having the right Arc Flash PPE

 Jim Pollard Arc flash personal protective equipment (PPE) provides effective reduction of harm or injuries caused from worker exposure during an arc flash incident. Furthermore, new technologies reduce the likelihood…
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January 19, 2018

What is Arc Flash Training?

Written by Jim Pollard Original article was published in The Ontario Electrical Contractor magazine, volume 55, issue 4, Q4 2017 The term “arc flash training” has become part of our…
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January 19, 2018

Are you Ready for 2018?

Written by Jim Pollard Wait! Don't push that START button... yet. First, you need a plan. Do you know what will happen if you push that button before you're ready?…
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January 9, 2018

CSA Z462 2018 Are You Ready? What Should You Do?

Submitted by Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member The next Edition of the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety Standard will publish in January 2018. If you have read previous…
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January 1, 2018

Classroom Training – Registration Open

Depending on your learning style, in-classroom training can take the guesswork out of your safety training. Danatec has exclusive training opportunities to keep you compliant.   ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING *…
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December 8, 2017

Electrical Safety Tips for the Holidays

During the holiday season, it's important to enjoy time spent with family and friends. It is also the time of year where most Canadians are using a lot of electricity…
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November 15, 2017

Danatec’s Senior VP, Electrical Safety Division, Terry Becker, P.Eng. Recognized with Electrical Safety Champion Award

Keep your eyes open for the November/December 2017 edition of Electrical Business Magazine for their Cover Feature on this year’s honorees: Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP, of Danatec…
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