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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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July 8, 2014

Amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations will update the references to the safety standards, to 49 CFR, to the UN Recommendations and to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,…
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June 24, 2014

UPDATE: GHS Implementation in Canada

  On March 28, 2014, as part of Economic Action Plan 2014, the Government of Canada introduced new legislation (Bill C-31) seeking amendments to the Hazardous Products Act in order…
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June 12, 2014

Danatec Ranks No. 472 on the 2014 PROFIT 500

CALGARY, AB – For the second consecutive year, PROFIT Magazine today ranked Danatec no. 472 on the 26th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian…
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June 9, 2014

Amendments to the Hazardous Products Act

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION REVIEW ACT Notice requesting comments on a proposal to repeal and replace the Controlled Products Regulations to implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)…
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April 23, 2014

Transport Canada takes action in response to TSB’s initial Lac-Mégantic recommendations

Improving the safety of Canada's railway and transportation of dangerous goods systems April 23, 2014 - Ottawa - Transport Canada The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced decisive actions to address…
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April 4, 2014

Proposed Amendment to the TDG Regulations has been published in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette

A proposed Amendment to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations has been published in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette on January 11th, 2014. The amendment can be viewed at…
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March 25, 2014

Danatec Introduces Bear Essentials Online Training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 25, 2014) CALGARY, AB – Danatec is pleased to announce their partnership with the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association (AHEIA) to offer a variety of workplace…
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January 3, 2014

Danatec lands on Alberta Venture’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies list again

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 3, 2014)      CALGARY, AB – Danatec is proud  to announce once again that they have landed on the Alberta Venture’s 2013 Fast Growth 50 for…
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January 3, 2014

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Addendum

Users of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are asked to note the following amendments and corrections to the 55th Edition, effective from 1 January 2014. Where appropriate, changes or amendments…
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