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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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April 12, 2024

Training Spotlight: Ground Disturbance Training for Dig Safe Month

In the safety world, April is always an opportunity to spotlight Dig Safe Month and shed light on the critical role of proper ground disturbance training. Good ground disturbance training…
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January 22, 2024

Introducing the industry’s best Competency-Based TDG Training

Big news this month from Danatec: we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Competency-Based TDG Training!  This new suite of training includes four role-based courses that educate…
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August 29, 2023

Regulatory update: Alberta’s new roadside worker safety rules take effect Sept. 1

New road safety rules are coming into force to protect roadside workers Alberta this week. With the new regulations coming into effect on September 1st, there will be a heightened…
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March 1, 2023

How to create a first aid & emergency preparedness program

We never know when an injury or an emergency is going to happen, whether it be with a team member or a guest. First aid is a vital response tool,…
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February 13, 2023

Improving psychological safety and workplace culture

Workplace Culture is the character, personality, and spirit of your organization. This is the element that makes your team unique. Workplace culture demonstrates to the community the sum of your…
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January 21, 2023

Preventing slips, trips, and falls

Did you know slips, trips, and falls are among the most common accidents causing injury at work? It may seem like a low-risk hazard, but falls are actually responsible for 18%…
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December 5, 2022

Why is Preventing Damage to Underground Facilities Important?

Damage to underground facilities related to ground disturbance is a crucial issue in Canada. Underground facilities are essential to our everyday lives; most areas in Canada rely on them to…
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November 18, 2022

Developing an Electrical Safety Program for your Workplace

An electrical safety program is an essential part of workplace safety. If an employee is doing work on or near equipment or areas that may pose an electrical hazard, it’s…
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October 15, 2022

Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Lithium-Ion Batteries, Online Training, and Temporary Certificates

The regulations surrounding transportation of dangerous goods are ever-changing. The recent release of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) fall/winter 2020 newsletter from Transport Canada highlights some interesting developments with…
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