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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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September 24, 2022

3 Reasons Why Online Workplace First Aid Training is Right for Your Business

All Canadian jurisdictions require some form of first aid available in the workplace, no matter the industry. With the rise in popularity of eLearning, it’s no surprise that first aid…
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August 10, 2022

4 Steps to Developing a WHMIS Program for your Workplace

We all know safety should be the number one priority in Canadian workplaces. After all, everyone wants to be able to perform their job effectively while keeping themselves and those…
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July 14, 2022

5 Common Causes of Workplace Injuries and How Proper Training Can Prevent Them

Although we can never have an exact number due to underreporting, many Canadians are injured at work every year. Workplace injuries range from minor to very serious or fatal, and…
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June 4, 2022

What is TDG Certification?

Before workers can safely transport dangerous goods, they need to have Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training to keep themselves and everyone around them safe. When someone has valid TDG…
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May 15, 2022

What is Electrical Safety Training (ESTS)?

Electrical safety training (ESTS) is important for any worker who performs energized electrical work. Energized electrical work can be defined as anything that is connected to or has its own…
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April 20, 2022

Ground Disturbance Level II – New Endorsement by Utility Safety Partners

This Dig Safe Month, Danatec has an important announcement relating to our industry-leading Ground Disturbance Level II - Alberta course. On May 16, 2022, any Danatec Ground Disturbance Level II…
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April 9, 2022

What are Ground Disturbance Hazards?

Ground disturbance hazards are all around us, from your backyard to a commercial construction site. Any type of activity that disturbs the ground (like digging) can expose an underground hazard.…
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April 5, 2022

Level up with our new Lifting Devices courses

Do you need to get certified, or train your team to safely and efficiently operate lifting devices on the jobsite? Danatec is proud to announce our new suite of lifting…
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March 14, 2022

Amendments to the TDGR: What you need to know

Upcoming amendments to the TDGR will significantly alter the way employers train their teams. These changes are not in force yet, but we recommend beginning to plan for the new…
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