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General Scaffold Safety Do’s and Don’ts

General Scaffold Safety Do’s and Don’ts

Scaffolds are essential tools in the construction industry, providing temporary platforms for workers to perform tasks at elevated heights. However, working on scaffolds can be hazardous if proper safety precautions are not followed. This article highlights essential...

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7 Steps to Implementing a Successful Incident Response Plan

7 Steps to Implementing a Successful Incident Response Plan

Construction and trades are industries where accidents and incidents can happen frequently. An incident can refer to anything from minor injuries to hazardous spills, equipment failure, and more. Therefore, having an effective incident response plan in place is...

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10 Common Forklift Types, Classifications, and Uses

10 Common Forklift Types, Classifications, and Uses

Forklifts are among the most commonly used materials handling equipment in warehouses, construction sites, and industrial settings. They are designed to lift and transport heavy loads with ease, making them essential for various industries. Forklifts come in different...

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Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist for Truckers

Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist for Truckers

Truck drivers are crucial to the success of the transportation sector, as they ensure the timely and secure delivery of commodities across the country. But, they face a high degree of danger in carrying out their duty, as the size and weight of their trucks increase...

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Fall Prevention and Working at Heights

Fall Prevention and Working at Heights

Working at heights is common in many industries, from construction to maintenance, and presents significant safety risks. The dangers associated with working at heights include falls, slips, trips, and other injuries that can have severe consequences. It is paramount...

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5 Common WHMIS Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

5 Common WHMIS Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a crucial component of workplace safety in Canada. It provides information on hazardous materials used, handled, or stored in Canadian workplaces. WHMIS aims to ensure that workers are informed about the...

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Common Hazards Making Confined Spaces Dangerous Places

Common Hazards Making Confined Spaces Dangerous Places

Confined spaces are enclosed areas that typically present especially dangerous working conditions. They present special hazards that are important to be aware of which is why we focus on worker and workplace education here at ValleyWorkSafe... Here are some common...

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Vital Safety Tips Every Chainsaw Operator Should Know

Vital Safety Tips Every Chainsaw Operator Should Know

In Canada, chainsaws are a common and effective tool to cut through rigid materials. Undoubtedly, when there is a need to cut through heavy materials, nothing can replace the power of a chainsaw. Canada has a huge demand for chainsaw operators, but you should know...

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Why You Should Run a Pre-Trip Truck Inspection

Why You Should Run a Pre-Trip Truck Inspection

Pre-inspection is always recommended before taking your vehicle out on a long tour. In Canada, truck drivers have a protocol to follow that includes a pre-trip truck inspection that gives them insight into the functioning of their truck and which component needs...

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What Role Gas Detectors Play in Big Factories

What Role Gas Detectors Play in Big Factories

Whenever we talk about the functioning of a factory, numerous environmental and man-made hazards require high-end safety to build an effective workplace. Some factories operations may expose their workers to environments that include working with gasses, chemicals,...

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WHMIS Training: Why You Need It!

WHMIS Training: Why You Need It!

Do you know that there are always some chemicals involved regardless of what work you do? From carpet cleaning to factory workers, chemicals are used in every manufacturing unit that creates the working environment hazardous to your health. It's essential to stay...

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What You Should Know about Forklift Inspections

What You Should Know about Forklift Inspections

Are you a professional forklift operator in Canada? Forklift inspections are essential to proper workplace safety and helps maintain the longterm value of machinery in the workplace. Pre-inspection of your forklift is also necessary to maintain the optimal operational...

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