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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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February 15, 2017

Safety Training Product Updates

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Transport Canada updated the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) recently to harmonize them. Mandatory compliance is required by Jan. 2018. Transport Canada News - TDG Changes…

February 15, 2017

Revisions to 2017 operator variations as at 26 December 2016, Rev 1.

The following are operator variations that appear in the 2017, 58th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations with amendments advised by airlines as of 26 December 2016. The changes…

January 15, 2017

See Clearly with Arc Flash PPE

By Jim Pollard What is a True Color Grey Faceshield? Oberon True Color Grey (TCG) lens technology allows electrical workers the ability to properly see their work task without compromising…

October 27, 2016

TDG Regulations Amendment Update

To Our Valued Customers; Danatec is proud to continue to provide industry-leading TDG training and safety services to industry. We are pleased to provide this compliance summary of the amendments…

August 10, 2016

Electrical Safety Division ‘Flash News Update’

Danatec's electrical safety division shares industry insight and best practices with this informative feature in Electrical Line magazine. Read the Article - Electrical Safety Measures CSA Z462-2018 / 4th Edition Change…

June 22, 2016

Reporting Requirements & International Restrictions on Lithium Batteries – TDG

Reporting Requirements and International Restrictions on Lithium Batteries - TDG SOR/2016-95, published June 1, 2016 For information about updating your binder, please refer to the enclosed Replacement Instructions. Here is…

June 8, 2016

Now Available – Cargo Securement Online Training

This training has been developed so drivers are better able to understand the North American Cargo Securement Standard Regulations which is a cooperative program between the United States and Canada.…

May 25, 2016

WHMIS 2015 Stories – Conversations About Your Safety

Danatec’s versatile new WHMIS product is a series of six presentations consisting of a video story followed by a short WHMIS talk by Ryan, an on screen safety trainer. You…

May 5, 2016

Danatec’s President & COO Alina Martin with iKan Media at Banff Petroleum Conference Safety

Alina Martin discussing Danatec ‪Safety Training‬ at the Petroleum Safety Conference with iKan Media on new course coming to Danatec and how we can build better safety training standards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=a5NMNRyOItg&app=desktop