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Importance of Mental Health Awareness at Workplace

Why is mental health important in the workplace? Mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal [&[...]

Conflict Resolution Strategies at the Workplace

What is conflict resolution? Dynamic collaboration is encouraged daily in the workplace, therefor some degree of conflict is inevitable. No matter what the cause is, the conflict has the potential [&[...]

Understanding Arc Flash

What is arc flash? Electrical work presents a variety of specialized safety considerations, and arc flash events are some of the most dangerous. As many as 80% of all electrical […]

AODA Compliance Explained

What is AODA? The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) became law on June 13, 2005. Under this landmark legislation, the government of Ontario developed mandatory accessibility standards that […]

Introduction to Ground Disturbance

What is ground disturbance? The term “ground disturbance” has been adopted by industry to replace the term “excavation”. This is because there are many activities, other than excavation, that disturb [&[...]

Chainsaw Safety

What equipment is required for chainsaw safety gear? Based on CSA Z62.1-15 (R2020), a chainsaw can be defined as a power-driven tool designed to cut wood with a saw [...]

Elevating Work Platforms

Elevating Work Platform Regulations Based on CSA Standard B354.7:17, a mobile elevated work platform is a machine/device intended for moving persons, tools, and material to working positions, consisting of [...]

How to get a forklift license in Canada?

Canadian forklift regulations Forklifts (or Powered Industrial Trucks / Lift Trucks) are found in a large and varied number of industries. Their primary objective is to move materials by transporting, […]

Personal Protective Equipment

What is considered personal protective equipment? While common to all trades, PPE varies according to individual, job, and site conditions. Legal requirements for PPE also vary and the appropriate sections [&[...]

Confined Space Training in Canada

What are Confined Spaces? Based on CSA Z1006-16, Management of work in confined spaces, a confined space, is defined as a workspace that: is fully or partially enclosed; is [...]

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