Even in 2018, only a mere 7% of new enrollment into the trades are women. We want to give a shout out to all you hard working Mama’s, killin it as a tradesperson, and raising strong boys and girls at the same time. Play it safe out there and make sure you get home safely […]
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In this tech savvy world, it’s hard to believe that you can’t use your phone, or even have it on you at work, right? Actually no. There are two simple reasons why you can’t. Obviously for work production reasons, and Safety! Cell phones are not intrinsically safe. Big word…I know right. So what does that
You get to site, you get a hard hat and that’s, that. But did you know there’s more to it? Here are a few quick tips to keep your hard hat safe and your head (yes your brain people!) even safer. Always inspect your lid. Especially right after you smack into that pipe that wasn’t there yesterday.
Working at Heights Ontario is now available at all our facilities…Learn more and book today! Working at heights can be a bit nerve racking for some, but it’s also a very necessary part of any trade, so you won’t be getting out of it too easily. Here are a few tips to take the nerves out
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Spring is finally in the air 🌷. If you’re in Alberta, this is a big deal! (It’s like Game of Thrones there). Along with the warmer weather comes some pretty treacherous storms. I know that after working outside all winter, the rain, thunder and lightning can seem like a walk in the park, but there are
In oil and gas industry production managers face many challenges concerning personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance. PPE is designed to protect and prevent workplace injuries. It can include items such as hard hats, gloves, eye protection, footwear, harnesses, etc. Employers are responsible for providing and enforcing the use of personal protective equipment. Also employers must
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Clothing Protective clothing is needed for work at or below 4°C. Clothing should be selected to suit the temperature, weather conditions (e.g., wind speed, rain), the level and duration of activity, and job design. These factors are important to consider so that you can regulate the amount of heat and perspiration you generate while working.
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Holiday season is upon us now and it is time to decorate the house. Stringing lights can be hazardous so before you light up your house take a few minutes to go through a quick safety checklist. Double check that your lights are designed for outdoor use as not all lights can handle the outside
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Do you know how to drive properly in winter conditions? The following tips will help you avoid problems out on the road. Maintain a safe following distance. Allow yourself at least three times the normal following distance to stop. Drop your speed. The posted speed limit is meant for perfect road conditions. It is safer
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