6 Reasons for the Importance of Safety Training

6 Reasons for the Importance of Safety Training   These 6 Reasons for the Importance of Safety Training are crucial for all workers. Every occupation requires a unique set of skills to do the job. However, additional training is always required above and beyond the talents needed for the jobs. Workers require safety training for every profession. Starting with the New and Young Worker, a […]

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Do you need to Wear a Harness in a Scissor Lift in BC?

Do you need to Wear a Harness in a Scissor Lift in BC? Do you need to Wear a Harness in a Scissor Lift in BC? The short answer is NO. Here’s the rule as per the BC Legislation. WorkSafe BC Regulation 13.33(1.1) states: “Despite subsection (1), a person on a scissor lift, or on an elevating work platform with similar characteristics to a scissor lift, that […]

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Respirator Fit Testing 2000 Medical & Dental People COVID 19

The Respirator * The Medical and Dental People, and COVID-19     A Construction Site Safety company with Occupational First Aid III. Having been involved directly with the OH&S profession, I’ve Developed, and Coordinator safety Programs and Safety Manuals for various sized companies. All to a COR standard.  In addition, as an Instructor in Personal Fall Protection Training Systems, with my own course I developed, […]

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Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint, What’s Better at 10 Feet High

Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint, What’s Better at 10 Feet High Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint, What’s Better at 10 Feet High There has been lots of discussion on this question. Fall Arrest vs Fall Restraint, What’s Better at 10 Feet High? What is your first choice? The numbers are fairly even. However, they are both wrong. You need to look at the Fall Protection […]

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Construction Worker Safety

Construction Worker Safety 8 Best Items What New and Young Workers Need to Know Construction Worker Safety is the most important thing on any job site. What New and Young Workers need to know before starting work can be overwhelming for some. Becoming frustrated, nervous, or even scared, are emotions that are best to be cast out of your mind right away. You’re not expected […]

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Knowledge vs a Whatever Attitude

Knowledge vs. a Whatever Attitude The Conflict  In contrast, the conflict of Knowledge vs. a Whatever Attitude can result in attitude defeated knowledge by using luck. Yet today it was in full swing right outside my office door cause by a tow truck driver. Due to what I witnessed, I felt like saying to this person “you need to shake your head; your eyes are […]

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Before You Go Buying Boots, STOP and understand this

Before you go Buying Boots Published in the online magazine SOS Safety Magazine September 10th, 2019   What The New and Young Worker / Greenhand needs to learn about Construction Safety Before You Go Buying Boots Does the phrase “The World Needs Ditch Diggers To” sound familiar? Embrace it. Construction has some very high-paying jobs. But, Before You Go Buying Boots, there are some things you […]

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