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April 12, 2024
Training Spotlight: Ground Disturbance Training for Dig Safe Month

In the safety world, April is always an opportunity to spotlight Dig Safe Month and shed light on the critical role of proper ground disturbance training. Good ground disturbance training goes a long way in preventing damage to underground infrastructure, and ensuring the safety of those involved in digging projects.…

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June 5, 2018

Electrical Safety Programs for Electrical Contractors

By Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP Too often I am told by Electrical Contractors that they have a policy that says they do not work energized;  therefore they…
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May 15, 2018

May Is Electrical Safety Month – Arc Blast Pressure – 40 cal/cm2 Myth

MAY IS ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH ARC BLAST PRESSURE – 40 cal/cm2 MYTH By Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP I have been communicating this myth to clients and industry for over…
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May 10, 2018

CSA Z462-2018: What Else Is Contained In The Standard That You Need to Know?

By Terry Becker, P.Eng, IEEE Senior Member, CESCP Many of the articles I write focus on some of the key and very important information and mandatory requirements of the CSA…
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May 10, 2018

May Is Electrical Safety Month Do You Have A Compliant Electrical Safety Program?

By Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP What is an Electrical Safety Program?  Why do you need one?  I have focused 11 years of my 27-year career as an…
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May 4, 2018

Employers Transitioning to WHMIS 2015

The deadline to become compliant with WHMIS 2015 is approaching. Each federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdiction across Canada has agreed to target a final deadline for transition to WHMIS 2015…
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May 4, 2018

The Electrical Safety Trifecta

By Terry Becker, P.Eng., IEEE Senior Member, CESCP Trifecta: “Can be used to describe a situation when three elements come together at the same time.  With respect to electrical safety…
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May 2, 2018

Every Update Has a Storey

Behind the scenes of your safety product updates By Jenson Quon Walking into Jeff Storey’s office, there’s a stack of paperwork and mail on his desk. To the right of…
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March 14, 2018

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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