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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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CSA-Z247 Evolution of Ground Disturbance

On May 26th the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) published CSA Z247-15 entitled “Damage prevention for the protection of underground facilities”. Although this is not the first step in the evolutionary…
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Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TC 117 Tank Cars)

P.C. 2015-486 April 30, 2015 His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to section 27 (see footnote a) of the Transportation of…
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Addendum 2 to the 56th Edition DGR

Users of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are asked to note the following amendments and corrections to the 56th Edition, effective from 1 January 2015. Read more  
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WHMIS Has Changed to Adopt the GHS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 12, 2015) WHMIS Has Changed to Adopt the GHS  CALGARY, AB – Canada’s national hazard communication standard, is changing to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System of…
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Danatec Introduces Safe Work Series

CALGARY, AB – Canada’s leading provider of workplace safety training solutions, Danatec Educational Services, is excited to introduce a new series of online safety training, The Safe Work Series. This…
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WHMIS Has Changed to Adopt the GHS!

Canada’s national hazard communication standard, is changing to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) – an internationally recognized standard for hazard classification and communication.…
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Addendum to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Users of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are asked to note the following amendments and corrections to the 56th Edition, effective from 1 January 2015. more ->
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Summary of the Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Summary of the Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Lithium Batteries, ERAPS and Updates to Schedules) SOR/2014-306   Summary Coming into force The amendment came into force December 31, 2014.…
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Three New Courses 10% off!

Danatec's three new online courses including Hazard Awareness, Industrial Ergonomics and Defensive Driving are 10% off!
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