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October 1, 2025
Essential Mining Safety Training: Protecting Lives in Canada’s Underground Operations

Mining has always been one of Canada's most demanding industries—and one of the most dangerous. Every day, thousands of workers head underground or to remote mining sites where one safety mistake can be deadly. In 2022, Canadian workplaces saw 67 fatalities and over 18,000 serious injuries. Mining has fewer workers…

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November 20, 2019

The Importance of Ground Disturbance Training

Ground disturbance training is designed to protect workers in environments where hazards may arise through any form of ground disturbance. The online Ground Disturbance Supervisor Training provided through Danatec by…
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November 13, 2019

What is WHMIS Training?

What is WHMIS? The acronym WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It was developed by the Government of Canada to set standards for communication of hazardous materials. This…
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October 9, 2019

Danatec by We Know Training launches NORM Training

As a dedicated leader in the safety and training industry, Danatec by Yardstick Training is happy to announce the launch of three Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) courses. The three…
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October 3, 2019

Why Every Canadian Worker Should Have WHMIS Training

As a worker in Canada, you have the right to know and fully understand the hazards of chemical products used in your workplace. The Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS) was…
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October 2, 2019

Danatec by We Know Training Hosting Train the Trainer Course

Designed for individuals responsible for training workers who may be involved in transporting, handling, shipping, receiving or supplying dangerous goods, Danatec by We Know Training will be hosting a 3-day…
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September 25, 2019

How Employers Can Implement a Successful Cannabis Policy

Recreational cannabis legalization within Canada in 2018 left many employers with questions regarding implementing a successful cannabis policy. The legalization of recreational cannabis doesn’t affect the way in which employers…
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September 25, 2019

Danatec by We Know Training Hosting TDG Competency Training Webinar

With the public release of the draft “Transportation of dangerous goods training, assessment and competency” on August 26, 2019, Danatec by Yardstick Training saw a clear need to engage our…
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September 10, 2019

Danatec Updates Ground Disturbance Supervisor Training to meet 2019 Standard Amendments

Danatec by We Know Training is excited to announce changes made to the Ground Disturbance Supervisor Training course in compliance with the 2019 Ground Disturbance 201 Standard. Produced through the…
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September 3, 2019

How Asbestos is Killing Canadian Workers

Asbestos has long been used to increase strength and to make products longer lasting and fire-resistant. This wide spread use means the dangers of asbestos may be present anywhere from…
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