For employees and employers alike, there are few things more important than worker health and safety. One area not to be overlooked is fatigue, which can have adverse effects on the mind, body, and overall productivity. Proper health and safety training can help keep workers safe from all possible hazards, including fatigue. With over 100 [...]
Many workplaces require some level of WHMIS symbols training. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. WHMIS training courses provide workers, employers, and supervisors with relevant information under WHMIS 1988 and 2015 ( the most up-to-date version) about the safe handling, storage, and usage of hazardous materials in the workplace. Training courses often include [...]
In 2015, Canada rolled out a country-wide update to the look and meaning of the symbols in the WHMIS system. Standing for "Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System," WHMIS is a comprehensive system for providing health and safety information on hazardous products intended for use, handling, or storage in Canadian workplaces. Read on to see how [...]
2018 Guide to Ontario Working At Heights Training Are you looking for Ontario Working At Heights training? This page is here to help you learn all that you need to know to ensure you work safely at heights. If you have more questions or would like information about Ontario Working At Heights training, contact [...]
All You Need To Know About Elevated Work Platforms Do you work in an environment that requires you to be on elevated work platforms? Elevated work platforms are also referred to as aerial lifts. Aerial lifts include machinery such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, bucket-trucks, cherry pickers, and other mobile elevating equipment. If you're looking [...]
Did you know that Working At Heights training is valid for three years from the date the worker completes an approved training course with an approved training provider? After three years, a Working At Heights refresher training course is required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). For more information on keeping your [...]
Confined space training is essential for everyone who will face such working conditions. These tight areas are high-risk workspaces that have caused the death of workers and would-be rescuers. Contact the experienced professionals at ACUTE Environmental and Safety Service to get you trained and keep you safe on the job. Examples of confined spaces include tanks, vessels, [...]
Do you need workplace health and safety training? In order to gain the “Worker Health and Safety Awareness In 4 Steps” certificate, you must first complete the course. What exactly is the Worker Health and Safety Awareness In 4 Steps quiz? This page outlines information about this health and safety training quiz and Worker Health and [...]
The Best Workplace Safety Videos of 2018 With workplaces being bombarded with information, safety precautions, and guidelines, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and not truly know what the basics of workplace safety are. Here are 6 safety videos that show some of the best workplace safety tips and practices in clear, humorous, fun ways. Why [...]
Fall Protection Training Ontario If you are looking for Fall Protection training Ontario, you may wonder what the difference between Working At Heights (WAH) and fall arrest training is. Although fall arrest training is sometimes referred to as if it were interchangeable with WAH training, they are not the same thing. So how do you [...]
