Aerial lift training prepares you to work with types of machinery such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, bucket-trucks, cherry pickers, and other elevating work platforms. Read on to discover what aerial lift training is, who requires aerial lift training in Ontario, and what aerial lift training looks like. When it comes time to register, [...]
Work safety training should always be a priority. Sometimes we all need little reminders to stay on top of things, so read on to learn 5 signs that your employees need work safety training. When it comes time to sign up for a course or a refresher, trust the experts at ACUTE Environmental and [...]
Every year following the initial 40-hour training requirement has been met, workers who wish to maintain a current certification will need to take an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher course. ACUTE Environmental and Safety Services offers a program that meets the requirements outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Read on to learn more, and [...]
Vomitoxin and respiratory safety is a hot topic in the agricultural sector. This is the result of high levels of vomitoxin in Ontario corn. As a trusted partner with the Ontario Agri Business Association, ACUTE Environmental and Safety Services is committed to keeping all those who work in the agricultural industry as safe as [...]
A 1-day Joint Health and Safety Committee refresher course is required every three years to keep your certification. Read on to learn the relevant aspects of this course, and trust ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services to get you trained. The importance of health and safety in the workplace can't be overstated, and business owners [...]
If you work with hazardous materials or potential pollutants, then spill response training is a must. ACUTE Environmental and Safety Services offers a course directly approved by the Ontario Wastewater Certification Office. Read on to discover 3 things you need to know about spill response training. When it comes time to register, trust ACUTE - we [...]
Ergonomics In The Workplace: Top 10 Resources When you think about hazards in the workplace, what comes to mind? Falling from heights, toxins and dangerous chemicals, and fire hazards? Although these dangers are very real, we tend to overlook one of the most common workplace hazards - improper ergonomics. Proper ergonomics in the [...]
If you work around electrical, thermal, chemical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, or gravitational energy, then lock-out/tag-out training is a necessity. ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services offers a training program that will teach you the methods and legislative requirements for hazardous energy control in the workplace. Contact ACUTE today to register. Comprehensive Introduction to Lock-Out/Tag-Out [...]
Respiratory fit testing is a crucial aspect of workplace safety, as these devices play a very important role in the protection of workers. It is essential that both workers and employers understand how to use them properly, and you can trust ACUTE Environmental & Safety Services to make sure you have the hands-on training needed [...]
We all have different learning styles. Some of us are more visual, so in this article, we will present the 5 best workplace safety videos for 2019. They remind us that a safe working environment requires everyone to be on board and that proper training is a must. Be sure to protect yourself, your business, [...]
