Staying Safe on Scaffolds

What’s at Stake? Did you know 90% of all falls involving scaffolds happen while workers are performing routine jobs and [...]

The Basics of Electricity

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Electricity is the movement of electrons between atoms. In their normal state, electrons in a [...]

Trenching and Excavation Safety

What’s at Stake? Dig a hole in the ground and you have made an excavation. Excavations can be any size: [...]

Trenching and Excavation: How to Avoid an Early Grave

Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Trenching and excavation work are among the most hazardous construction operations out there. On average, [...]

Excavation Safety Tips

WHAT’S AT STAKE? One of the most dangerous forms of construction work is excavation labour involved with trenching and shoring. [...]

Locating Underground Utilities Before You Dig

WHAT’S AT STAKE? Every year, underground infrastructures and utilities are unintentionally struck across Canada. Unsafe digging could result in serious [...]

Mounting and Dismounting Heavy Equipment

WHAT’S AT STAKE? The proper procedure for mounting and dismounting heavy equipment will vary, depending on the machine. Each year [...]

Operator Visibility Around Heavy Equipment

WHAT’S AT STAKE? In some cases, it is nearly impossible for an operator to see a person standing next to [...]

Permit Confined Space Safety

WHAT’S AT STAKE? Your safety is in peril if you enter any space where you are not positive that you [...]

Crane Safety – Spanish

¿QUE ESTÁ EN RIESGO? Una grúa es uno de los equipos más versátiles e importantes que se encuentran generalmente en [...]

Crane Safety

What’s at Stake A crane is one of the most versatile and important pieces of equipment usually found on a [...]

Traffic Control (Flagger)

Key Takeaways: Understanding the importance of proper work methods, physical fitness, professionalism, and clothing regulations. Learning about the signs, barriers, [...]

Stairways and Ladders – Construction

Silica Hazards

Key Takeaways: - Learning about silica and its most common source materials. - Understanding the potential chronic health effects of [...]