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5 Things to Know About Alberta Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

5 Things to Know About Alberta Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Millions of tons of dangerous goods are shipped across Canada every year, with many passing through or arriving in Alberta. These dangerous goods are used for a variety of things from pesticides, to medical equipment, the oil and gas sector, and almost every other industry. The value of these goods provides Canadians with a higher quality of life, but are…

Steps to Improve Your Pre-Trip Inspection

Steps to Improve Your Pre-Trip Inspection

Pre-trip inspections are a crucial part of the job, yet they are highly overlooked and undervalued. The intention of a pre-trip inspection is to catch any faults before they become a dangerous or expensive problem. These inspections save lives, time, money and protect both the driver and everyone else on the road. Most importantly, these inspections are easy to complete…

5 Important Safety Tips for Operating a Skid Steer Loader

5 Important Safety Tips for Operating a Skid Steer Loader

5 Important Safety Tips for Operating a Skid Steer Loader Skid steers are an incredibly useful tool in the modern world. Operating with lightning precision and capable of moving extreme loads, these tank-like vehicles are a must-have in many industries. With a variety of attachments and configurations, Skid steers have an almost limitless potential to benefit efficiencies on many job sites.…

Everything You Need to Know About OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule

Everything You Need to Know About OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule

Respirable crystalline silica is silica that has been broken down from either grinding, sanding, cutting, or drilling. Crystalline silica is found in concrete, brick, stone, soil, and sand. When materials like these are crushed into small particles, they become airborne and are then known as respirable crystalline silica. Close to 2.3 million U.S. workers are exposed to crystalline silica at work.…

What is Silica Dust and Why is it so Dangerous?

What is Silica Dust and Why is it so Dangerous?

Thousands of workers are exposed to a shocking number of chemicals and hazards every day. Thankfully, due to the increase in implementation of worker safety through courses, onsite training, and PPE (personal protective equipment), the number of workplace accidents and the level of exposure to harmful substances continues to decrease. However, it is not only workers who need to be…

Hazard-Free Fun: Making Your Yard Safe for Kids and Pets

Hazard-Free Fun: Making Your Yard Safe for Kids and Pets

Hazard-Free Fun: Making Your Yard Safe for Kids and Pets Winter is a long, cold test of your children’s patience. All that time pent up indoors waiting for warm weather to return, sitting in front of the television or with a gaming device in their hands, anticipating their favorite outdoor sport or a reunion with the swimming pool. As a…