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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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Regulations Amending the TDG Regulations

SOR/2014-306 December 12, 2014 TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ACT, 1992 Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Lithium Metal Batteries, ERAPs and Updates to Schedules) more->
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Danatec Debuts Redesigned Website

Danatec is excited to announce a completely redesigned Danatec.com! With optimized mobility responsiveness and a new and improved customer experience, it’s now easier than ever to access our award-winning safety…
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Major train derailment and fire near Wadena, Sask

A major train derailment has occurred near Wadena, Sask., prompting authorities to keep people well back from smouldering railcars and smoke that may be toxic. more>
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Significant Changes and Amendments to the 56TH Edition IATA DGR (2015)

The 56th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments made by the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel in developing the content of the 2015–2016 edition of the ICAO…
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Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) – SOR/2014 – 159

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) - SOR/2014 - 159
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Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Update of Standards) – SOR/2014-152

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Update of Standards) - SOR/2014 - 152
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Amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations will update the references to the safety standards, to 49 CFR, to the UN Recommendations and to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,…
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UPDATE: GHS Implementation in Canada

  On March 28, 2014, as part of Economic Action Plan 2014, the Government of Canada introduced new legislation (Bill C-31) seeking amendments to the Hazardous Products Act in order…
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Danatec Ranks No. 472 on the 2014 PROFIT 500

CALGARY, AB – For the second consecutive year, PROFIT Magazine today ranked Danatec no. 472 on the 26th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian…
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