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 [&[...]
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 [&[...]
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 […]
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 […]
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 [&[...]
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 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 [...]
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, […]
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 [&[...]
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 [...]
