Always use the right tool for the job. That’s a phrase you’ll hear on every site, yet most people will cut corners. Even though you think you’re saving time by using the wrong tool to get the task at hand done quickly, you’re actually causing yourself more work and more problems… A lot more problems! […]
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Victoria day….the first long weekend in what feels like summer. Finally time to get that yard cleaned up, maybe find a patio for a cold one, or hit the road for the first camping trip of the season. No matter what you get up to this weekend, just know that the roads are way more
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All the PPE, all the rules to follow, and the constant addition of new safety standards can seem daunting. No matter how consuming it may seem, safety rules and regulations are in place for very good reasons. Look at this iconic photo from the construction of Rockefeller Center in 1932. Could you imagine working like
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Confined spaces are not always the obvious tank that needs to be welded from the inside. A confined space might be that trench you have to climb down into, or the crawl space underneath the house, or if you’re lucky, really really lucky, the engine room on your yacht. In Alberta, these type of work
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Job site cleanliness is not in place to bring back those horrible memories of your mom and dad nagging you to clean your room. There are actually some very serious safety risks that coincide with a messy workplace. Consider the following points to help prevent injuries or nagging will ensue. Always keep walkways, stairs and
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Did you know that having your safety tickets is just the first step? Just because you passed your elevated work platform on a JLG in an open warehouse does not give you free rein to start maneuvering a 1850SJ under the high line. You need to be deemed competent. This is an important step often
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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