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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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July 5, 2018

Danatec Releases 12 New Online Safety Courses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 5, 2018 Danatec Educational Services Ltd. 1-800-465-3366 DANATEC RELEASES 12 NEW ONLINE SAFETY COURSES   Electrical Safety and Joint Health and Safety Committee lead new material charge Calgary, Alberta:…
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June 21, 2018

The Future of eLearning

Building a better eLearning experience Online learning has exploded in popularity and is the go-to source for training for companies looking to keep their employees up-to-date in a digital world.…
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June 5, 2018

Electrical Safety Programs for Electrical Contractors

By Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP Too often I am told by Electrical Contractors that they have a policy that says they do not work energized;  therefore they…
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May 29, 2018

Alberta’s Bill 30 – Get ready to update your policies

Written by Jessica Tucker, HSE Specialist This bill proposes numerous changes to the existing Alberta Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act. The purpose of the OHS Act is to set…
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May 28, 2018

Bill 30 – New Workplace Safety Legislation Comes to Alberta

By Seema Dhawan Big changes are headed towards health and safety regulation in Alberta. Over three decades after its birth, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) is getting an…
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May 15, 2018

May Is Electrical Safety Month – Arc Blast Pressure – 40 cal/cm2 Myth

MAY IS ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH ARC BLAST PRESSURE – 40 cal/cm2 MYTH By Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP I have been communicating this myth to clients and industry for over…
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May 10, 2018

CSA Z462-2018: What Else Is Contained In The Standard That You Need to Know?

By Terry Becker, P.Eng, IEEE Senior Member, CESCP Many of the articles I write focus on some of the key and very important information and mandatory requirements of the CSA…
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May 10, 2018

May Is Electrical Safety Month Do You Have A Compliant Electrical Safety Program?

By Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP What is an Electrical Safety Program?  Why do you need one?  I have focused 11 years of my 27-year career as an…
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May 4, 2018

Employers Transitioning to WHMIS 2015

The deadline to become compliant with WHMIS 2015 is approaching. Each federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdiction across Canada has agreed to target a final deadline for transition to WHMIS 2015…
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