Workplace safety awareness and training are important no matter where you work. These 7 safety memo videos will have you thinking about workplace safety in new ways. Who would have thought that the story of a bucket could be so dramatic, or that shoelaces could make you cry? Click on each link to jump [...]
Working At Heights Training Costs Did you know that Working At Heights training is required by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for certain workers on construction projects? Employers must provide workers with a CPO-approved Working At Heights course before they begin work at heights. This article will help you determine if ACUTE's [...]
WWOCS Director Approved Courses This article outlines ACUTE's Water and Wastewater Operator Certification System (WWOCS) approved courses. Read below to discover what WWOCS is, how to get course approval, and see brief summaries of each WWOCS approved course that ACUTE offers. For more information about certification or the courses we offer, contact ACUTE today! What [...]
Working at Heights Standards & Requirements Summary Working at heights training is not just recommended, it is required by law for many workers in the construction field. Employers must ensure that workers receive working at heights training from a CPO-approved trainer. Because working at heights training is required, there are many standards and requirements [...]
Who Needs GHS WHMIS Training - Checklist Wondering who needs GHS WHMIS training? It might be you! Did you know that there have been changes to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)? On June 1st, 2017, suppliers switched from WHMIS to WHMIS 2015, including GHS. What does this mean for employers and workers? This change [...]
Who Needs Working At Heights - Checklist & Quick Answers If you are a worker or an employer, it's important to know exactly who needs Working At Heights (WAH) training. As a worker, have you received required Working At Heights training? As an employer, have you provided required Working At Heights training? This article is [...]
Confined Space Training Ontario FAQ: Know What You Need to Work Safe Do you want to learn more about Confined Space Training Ontario requirements? This selection of frequently asked questions is designed to help you find the answers you need. Confined Space training is a must for any workers who are required to work [...]
2017 OHSA Green Book Health and Safety Training Laws Employees Should Know With a new year comes new amendments to the OHSA "Green Book." The Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is also known as the Green Book. The Green Book contains laws and regulations for occupations from teachers to farmers to healthcare workers [...]
Working at Heights Ontario FAQ: Know What You Need to Work Safe Do you have unanswered questions regarding Working At Heights (WAH) Ontario requirements? This page is here to help you know what you need to work safely at heights. With new Working At Heights legislation and requirements come new questions. If you have [...]
Working at Heights Toronto: Must Know Safety News and Regulations Construction work is known for being a dangerous occupation. Working at heights can cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries. In 2012, CBC News reported the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada's (AWCBC) statistics regarding workplace safety. Construction industries ranked as the number one most dangerous industry [...]
