Ground disturbance is a critical aspect of construction, utility work, and infrastructure development in Canada. Service providers—such as telecommunications, gas, electricity, and water companies—must follow strict regulations to ensure safety and compliance. Failing to adhere to proper ground disturbance protocols can result in injuries, service disruptions, and legal consequences. This blog outlines the key ground […]
Ground disturbance is a common activity in construction, utilities, and infrastructure projects. However, it comes with significant risks, including damage to underground utilities, environmental harm, and safety hazards. Preventing damage during excavation is not only a legal requirement in many jurisdictions but also a critical step in ensuring the safety of workers and the public. […]
Understanding the Differences: General Awareness vs. Regulated Compliance In today’s fast-paced world, online training has become the standard for knowledge dissemination across industries. When it comes to safety training, it’s crucial to understand the differences between general awareness courses and regulated compliance courses. In this blog, we’ll explore these distinctions in the context of online […]
Online workplace safety training has various advantages over traditional classroom-based training. Below are some important reasons why online training may be preferable for continuous material delivery and learner retention: 8 Key Advantages: Consistent Content Delivery Flexibility and Convenience Accessibility Increased Retention Time Savings Record-keeping Up-to-date Cost Savings View Courses > 1. Consistent Content Delivery: With […]
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In order to maintain a positive culture of safety in the workplace, it’s important to keep safety front-of-mind every day. Daily tailgate meetings are common in industrial & construction environments to prioritize safety and spark discussion around a variety of topics. For anyone facilitating these meetings, it can be challenging to find new & interesting […]
Employee Orientation is an initial process that provides easy access to basic information, programs and services, gives clarification and allows new employees to take an active role in their organization. While classroom sessions can be effective, online training offers a variety of benefits for employers and employees alike. Using an in-person orientation program to help […]
A strong safety culture starts with good leadership and all levels of management to be bought into creating and sustaining a positive safety culture. The more workers that are involved in the company’s safety culture, the more effective all safety initiatives will be. Strong safety cultures tend to see low injury rates, less workers’ compensation […]
Corporate training (often referred to as Workplace Learning), helps employees learn new skills and knowledge to hone professional growth and development. LinkedIn conducted a survey where 94% of the employees expressed their desire to work for a company that invested in corporate learning and development programs. New data from NovoEd shows the impact of remote work on learning and development […]
Ground disturbance involves many different activities and may be performed for a variety of reasons. Common examples include: New home construction or exterior yard renovations (fence-building etc) Installing new underground utilities performing maintenance and repairs on existing buried facilities This work may take place on private land, on public land by utility companies, or on […]
