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November 6, 2026
Fall Prevention Month: What Fall Protection Training Should Cover

Quick answer: Fall protection training should teach workers to assess fall hazards, choose and inspect the right system, and follow a written rescue plan. In Canada, provincial OHS law requires employers to train any worker exposed to a fall hazard. The strongest programs pair that knowledge with a supervisor's hands-on…

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November 18, 2022

Developing an Electrical Safety Program for your Workplace

An electrical safety program is an essential part of workplace safety. If an employee is doing work on or near equipment or areas that may pose an electrical hazard, it’s…
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October 15, 2022

Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Lithium-Ion Batteries, Online Training, and Temporary Certificates

The regulations surrounding transportation of dangerous goods are ever-changing. The recent release of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) fall/winter 2020 newsletter from Transport Canada highlights some interesting developments with…
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September 24, 2022

3 Reasons Why Online Workplace First Aid Training is Right for Your Business

All Canadian jurisdictions require some form of first aid available in the workplace, no matter the industry. With the rise in popularity of eLearning, it’s no surprise that first aid…
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August 10, 2022

4 Steps to Developing a WHMIS Program for your Workplace

We all know safety should be the number one priority in Canadian workplaces. After all, everyone wants to be able to perform their job effectively while keeping themselves and those…
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July 14, 2022

5 Common Causes of Workplace Injuries and How Proper Training Can Prevent Them

Although we can never have an exact number due to underreporting, many Canadians are injured at work every year. Workplace injuries range from minor to very serious or fatal, and…
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June 4, 2022

What is TDG Certification?

Before workers can safely transport dangerous goods, they need to have Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training to keep themselves and everyone around them safe. When someone has valid TDG…
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May 15, 2022

What is Electrical Safety Training (ESTS)?

Electrical safety training (ESTS) is important for any worker who performs energized electrical work. Energized electrical work can be defined as anything that is connected to or has its own…
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April 20, 2022

Ground Disturbance Level II – New Endorsement by Utility Safety Partners

This Dig Safe Month, Danatec has an important announcement relating to our industry-leading Ground Disturbance Level II - Alberta course. On May 16, 2022, any Danatec Ground Disturbance Level II…
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April 9, 2022

What are Ground Disturbance Hazards?

Ground disturbance hazards are all around us, from your backyard to a commercial construction site. Any type of activity that disturbs the ground (like digging) can expose an underground hazard.…
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