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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 25, 2017

Danatec sets new standard for online training with upgrade to RapidLMS training platform on Danatec.com

Calgary, Alberta, Canada September 25, 2017 The next generation of safety training is here. Today Danatec Educational Services Inc., Canada’s safety experts, upgraded their learning management system, re-releasing an extensive…
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August 1, 2017

Danatec Educational Services Ltd. acquires ESPS Electrical Safety Program Solutions Inc., transforming the electrical safety training industry

ESPS’s core web-based training product, the Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS), is well known by the electrical safety industry as the #1 option for online electrical safety training certification as…
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July 18, 2017

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016)

The Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on July 12, 2017. The amendment is accessible here.…
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May 18, 2017

Arc Flash Survivor Testimonial

Jim Pollard WARNING: some readers may be offended by the graphic content used to document this worker's injuries. The following is a synopsis of the full, detailed testimonial that includes additional images. Download…
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April 13, 2017

Top 10 questions to ask before starting a new job

When it comes to safety, knowledge is power. Young and new workers should be encouraged to ask questions about workplace safety, even if they feel they’re asking something that might…
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April 12, 2017

We’re taking your online safety training to the next level

We are working hard on upgrading our websites, training systems and certifications to bring an outstanding training experience to everyone. What Does This Mean For You? Work smarter, not harder  No…
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April 11, 2017

Ask Our Experts

Danatec's Subject Matter and Regulatory Consulting experts want to answer your questions.  < Ask Us >
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March 23, 2017

Withdrawal of the Final Rule making HM-215N in the United States

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the United States made an announcement on 08 March, 2017 that they will not take enforcement action where either the 2015-2016 or the 2017-2018…
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March 9, 2017

Wearable Electrical Incident Prevention

Jim Pollard Introducing Proxxi band, the first ever smart wearable alerting device that protects workers by sensing when they get too close to energized conductors and circuit parts. The first…
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