Confined spaces are high-risk areas on job sites that have caused the death of workers and would-be rescuers alike. Examples of confined space rescue situations include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, and pipelines. Not surprisingly, very specific regulations need to be followed by workers who work in and around these spaces. It’s [...]
Elevating work platforms (EWPs) allow workers to temporarily work at heights, and require proper know-how and training to use safely. Read on for our full guide, and know you can trust the experts at ACUTE for all your workplace safety needs - contact us today! ACUTE's Full Guide to Elevating Work Platforms 1. Basic Types Of [...]
Regulations made under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) require that an employer ensures that a forklift operator is deemed a “competent person." A good forklift training program will teach employees the knowledge and skills required for safe lift truck operation as laid out in the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s [...]
Did you know a Working At Heights refresher course is required every three years for those who use specified methods of fall protection? Many workers use elevating work platforms on the job site to access project tasks up high, and all workers who use/wear fall protection must receive Working At Heights training from a facility deemed [...]
Confined space workers regularly enter fully or partially enclosed spaces that are not designed and constructed for continuous human occupancy. They may also present atmospheric hazards because of their construction, location, contents, or because of the work that is done in them. Contact the experienced professionals at ACUTE Environmental and Safety Service to get you trained [...]
Confined spaces training is essential for everyone whose job requires suiting up and climbing into these potentially hazardous areas. Contact the experienced professionals at ACUTE Environmental and Safety Service to get you trained and keep you safe on the job, and keep reading to find out three things you absolutely need to know before getting [...]
Many workplaces require some level of WHMIS training. This article outlines the top 4 WHMIS videos in Canada today. WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. WHMIS training courses provide workers, employers, and supervisors with relevant information under WHMIS 1988 and 2015 about the safe handling, storage, and usage of hazardous materials in the [...]
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, and 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 [...]
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 [...]
