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The Site Supervisor/ Representative Safety Training Program is a two day training program covering all aspects of construction safety through 2 concentrated days. This program gives Supervisors/ Representatives the systems-based foundation, leadership, confidence and skills required to effectively manage their sites.
The Alberta Construction Safety Association has issued out the 2019 Audit Tool.
Thunderstorms are common in hot weather, during the summer months. Lightning occurs about once every three seconds in Canada.
Lightning is up to a million times more powerful than household current, and it can be deadly. In Canada, lightning takes an average of six to seven lives every year and seriously injures up to 60 to 70 people. Lightning causes about half the forest fires in Western Canada, the number of lightning strikes in Eastern Canada is highest in Windsor, Ontario followed by Toronto and Hamilton. Lightning usually strikes protruding objects (trees, towers, buildings, etc.) and higher ground. Metal objects also are at a very high risk of getting struck by lightning.
When a person is struck by lightning, the injury could be made worse from personal electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, iPods, and Walkman’s. Metal conducts the electricity which causes burns. Jewelry, coins and personal electronic devices have been known to cause burns.
The City of Edmonton has until October 17, 2018 to finalize the smoking in public By-Law regarding changes to smoking in public places
The new by-law is currently under review by city councilors, as there are many factors that must be considered prior to the passing the by-law.
As you may have noticed on your daily commute, The City of Edmonton has changed playground zone speed limits.
The new speed limits come with some interesting and alarming statistical research.
Did you know, when children are struck by vehicles, there injuries are often life threatening or permanent. The faster the vehicle is moving the greater the impact and results.