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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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TDG Update Service Amendment SOR/2017-253 (Marine Provisions)

Dear Danatec client, Transport Canada has amended the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, primarily to update the marine provisions found throughout the regulations. Although the changes were published in December…
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NFPA 70E 2015 to 2018 Edition Differences Changes & Updates

Written by Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member, Electrical Safety Expert & Jim Pollard, Electrical Safety & Arc Flash PPE Expert Important Notice for Use: Not all changes to…
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A Letter from Terry

Dear Client: Please be advised that the Danatec Electrical Safety Program “Product in a Box” (ESP PIB) document files have been revised, identifying changes to the existing Version and Revision of…
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Think Ground Disturbance, Think Dig Safe

Written by Jessica Tucker, HSE Specialist Ground Disturbance is described as any work, operation or activity that results in a disturbance of the earth, including, without limitation, excavating, digging, trenching,…
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LearnerVerified: A Better Way Forward

Online proctoring meets automation Written by Jenson Quon Tests and exams are part of our daily lives. From K-12, post-secondary, to driver’s examinations and entrance exams, they are inescapable. As…
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Danatec Gives back to the Community

Danatec is proud to be part of the Calgary community and as such we endeavour to give back to the community that has given us so much. For all of…
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Bill S-229: Federal Underground Infrastructure Notification System

AQs – Bill S-229, An Act respecting underground infrastructure safety Senator Grant Mitchell has introduced Bill S-229, An Act respecting underground infrastructure safety, which entered Second Reading debate on October…
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New Arc Flash Risk Assessment Process

Written by Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member All electrical incidents are preventable! Keep employees safe with an up to date Electrical Safety Program and appropriate compliant electrical safety training.…
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The Shocking Truth

Terry Becker's ESPS is now part of Danatec Written by Jenson Quon Sitting across from Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member, I could feel the energy emanating from him…
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