Construction Workplace Safety Training Ltd.
41 King Street, Unit #2 L4N 6B5 Barrie, ON, Canada

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Look at Susan go! This past week we were honored to deliver Forklift training to a very valued client at their job site. Susan and her team did an excellent job - thank you for having us!... It's always a pleasure visiting you at your workplaces and using your own equipment for training. It gives us a chance to catch up and get on the same safety page. Have a great and safe weekend everyone. -The Safety Team www.buildwithsafety.com

The Ontario Home Builders' Association has just finished putting together a beautiful new magazine edition and we can't wait to share it with you. Have you seen all the winners of the 2020 Distinction awards inside this new edition of Ontario Home Builder? Congratulations everyone who won!... List of winners can be seen here: https://www.ohbaaod.ca/OHBAA/winners-media-release-pdf.php And you can check out the whole magazine here for free: https://issuu.com/ohbmagaz//ohb_awards2020_finaloptimized

STOP! ...Before you enter into that confined space do you already consider the following? 1) Entry and Exit Plan ... How are you going to get in and out safely? 2) The Atmosphere Do not enter until testing for chemicals, gases and other hazards has been professionally assessed! The environment where workers will be entering needs to be monitored continuously. 3) Lighting Confined space workers need approved light sources to avoid risks of slips, trips, falls, and other accidents. 4) Equipment Function Damaged equipment cannot be used, every thing needs to be inspected and deemed safe before use. Equipment needs to be taken care of correctly and stored properly. 5) The Confined Space Conditions Examine the properties of the space - what's the height? Is it underground? Are the walls sloped? Can overhead material collapse? What is the probability of a collapse or of the workers getting trapped due to flooding? They need the proper PPE and training to deal with all possibilities. 6) Rescue Plan Have a team ready to go in for rescue. Have a rescue plan laid out before any work is started and make sure that it's understood by everyone who could be involved. Untrained workers should never attempt a rescue. Rehearsal of every rescue situation is highly recommended. It may increase reaction times... 7) Quality over Quantity Don't risk a life over getting the job done sooner. Every life is valuable, and every worker must be trained for what they are working with. They MUST know how to respond in the event of an emergency. Make sure that yourself and everyone involved on the project is always fully trained to do their jobs safely in all aspects of it. Do you have any questions about confined space training or about creating a safety plan? Let us know below or give us a call! Our safety experts love to answer questions. The next training event for Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness for Construction is October 30th - do you want in? It's an excellent refresher or opportunity for your joint health and safety committee to partake in to help with developing rescue safety plans and really understanding the foundation of keeping safe while working or planning to be working in a confined space. Send us a message or give us a call: 1-705-812-1656 Toll Free: 1-877-738-9178 to book now or speak with us further about this or any other course. Stay Safe! -The Safety Team www.buildwithsafety.com

Construction has always been VITAL for our community growth and well being... This Remembrance Day 2020, we want to dive deeper into our understanding for those who lost their lives in many different ways during the course of history due to war and conflict. Construction has been deeply entrenched within the military system from day one as a vital integral part of survival.... Trenches, building of barracks and medical buildings, designing military vehicles and artillery - all the engineers, the mechanics, ALL the front line workers who conformed their daily lives to help out in the production of Canada's military infrastructure - THANK YOU. Thank you so much for your service. We will always be grateful and always remember your sacrifices. For more information on where more than 600,000 lost their lives check out: => http://ww1.canada.com//flanders-fields-yield-up-secrets-of. And here are some Canadian Memorials that stand today to honor Canadian lives who contributed to this beautiful and free country: https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca///route1915-17.aspx Thank you to our current working at heights trainees who participated in our office moment of silence at 11am. -The Safety Team www.buildwithsafety.com

Happy Monday Everyone! Did you know that since 2009, Ontario has had the lowest frequency of lost-time injury claims? Great job Ontario.... While any number is still too high, we would like to thank all other training providers who share our mission of providing up to date safety training and information that equips you to do your job safely and bring you home at the end of the day. In the 2018-2019 fiscal year alone, over 123,000 workers completed Working at Heights training or Refresher training, and we'd like to see that number increase. When good house keeping fails you, your fall arrest equipment must come to the rescue and be the thing that stops you from hitting the ground. Are you up to date in your working at heights training? Do you need a refresher? Don't wait for the Ministry of Labour to do a surprise audit on your site to be made aware that it's time to refresh your training - call us today and book now. Let's keep one another safe: Call 705-812-1656 or toll free 1-877-738-9178 or send us a facebook message! Talk to you all soon, The Safety Team Please go to www.buildwithsafety.com to see class schedules - Servicing Barrie and all surrounding areas including Toronto to Ottawa! #barriesafetytrainers #constructionlife #constructionsafety #torontosafety #workingatheights #staysafe

Our training facilities may be in Barrie, Ontario, but our safety experts are fired-up to travel whenever & wherever we are needed. Recently we were in Ottawa, Ontario with a great bunch of individuals who were so pumped to be there, despite speaking French as their main language! If there was any doubt about communication between us, it soon vanished because we are DEDICATED to working with each individual according to their own learning styles.... Everyone passed their quizzes, tests, and final practical evaluation. Great Job Team! Today, their crew is on the job site with the foundation and skills needed to pass a Ministry of Labour surprise site visit. Because as we've told you in a previous post - they are ramping up the frequency of visits, as well as adding more inspectors to their routine! If you'd like to partner with us as your safety training provider where ever you are, who ever you are, we're accepting bookings right now that are filling up fast for: - Working at heights - Working at heights refresher - Elevated Platform - Forklift classes 4,5& 7 - Propane and Natural Gas - And so much more... PLUS - we're going to be adding something *NEW* to the training list VERY soon that we know will benefit the construction community by doing so. Details about that coming very soon! So give us a call, we're in the office today until 4, and we're excited to talk to you. Locally: (705) 812-1656 Toll Free: 1-877-738-9178 Stay safe, check your training certificates, and keep your valid proof of training on you at all times!! -The Safety Team www.buildwithsafety.com

The Ministry of Labour, Training Skills and Development department are increasing their number of inspectors! Increasing from 409 to 507, they're hiring 98 NEW SAFETY INSPECTORS to help since COVID. Are you aware of what happens when the Ministry of Labour conducts a site safety inspection?... They check the safety aspect side of things for legislative and regulatory compliance including: - Working on the same level (maintaining social distancing) - Housekeeping - Working from ladders and/or work platforms - Working on suspended access They observe to see what's going on, who is where, what are they doing, are they capable, are the rules & policies posted and followed, and what more can the employer, supervisor, and worker do so that no one gets hurt? There's also these aspects: - How many people are on the job site? - Who's working at heights? - Where is your copy of the health and safety policy and occupation health and safety act? - Are the COVID protocols posted and being followed? - Have any inspectors been here before? Are their visits recorded? - Does your safety program document the following: 1When did you last Inspect your equipment? 2Do you have training to use the forklift 3Do you have Working at Heights training and proper equipment? 4What are the emergency response procedures? **Always use fully inspected and compliant fall arrest gear, anchor to a safe point, and have a supervisor that is identifying actual or potential hazards while you are working at heights.** The inspector may respond to onsite issues in a number of ways. When there are corrections to be made, there may be a Forthwith order where you must correct the violation immediately There may be a Time Order issued with a time allocated to correct an issue Or a stop work order which can halt a portion of, or the whole project There are fixed fine offences that can be given to workers, supervisors and employers who are not wearing or using the appropriate equipment. Serious and repeating offences can be fined up to $1,000,000.00, and those responsible may be given jail time. ...But you cannot put a price on the emotional impact, when preventable injuries and deaths occur... Want to make your job site ready for inspection? Our expert safety consultants want to be your safety partner, give us a call 1-877-738-9178 or head to www.buildwithsafety.com Leave any questions or comments below, and have a safe day! -The Safety Team

I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better. - Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Thank you everyone for providing us with feedback after you take each of our courses... ...We read it all and take it very seriously.... Our Program Developer is constantly researching, updating, and collaborating with our Expert Safety Trainers and Educators to bring up-to-date all you need to know information to get the job done safely tomorrow... If you have ANY questions, call us! Our most common questions asked are: When does working at heights expire? A: Three years from your training date Does Elevated Work Platform Training Expire? A: It’s not CSA recommended BUT it’s best practise to refresh your training with us every three years Does WHMIS expire? A: It does not expire, but according to the Ontario health and safety act S. 42(3) it is recommended that at least once a year that the employer should review WHMIS training. If the chemicals used in the workplace change, that is also an excellent opportunity for the employer to review WHMIS protocols with their team. Safety is paramount! No question is a bad question! Call us to see if you need to refresh any of your training or to ask us any safety training related questions: 705-812-1656 Thank you again to everyone who has given us a review on google, on our website, or in person after their training. -The Safety Team www.Buildwithsafety.com

#fallsawarenessweek2020 Tip #3 Harness inspections before, during, and after are AWESOME! 1) How is the webbing and weaving of the material?... 2) Is there much UV ray damage? 3) Can you read or find the manufacture tags & labels? 4) Is there any rust, material frays, or dirt like STUCCO? 5) Are you using the right WEIGHT for yourself + your clothes? While your harness may have a manufacturers date, it may not list an expiry. To that we say, if you inspect your harness daily and it continues to pass your safety checks then it's okay. However, a rule of thumb would be to replace your harness every 5 - 7 years if there are no expiry dates listed! DO YOU INSPECT YOUR HARNESS DAILY? We know the answer is yes, of course ;) Until next time, -The Safety Team www.buildwithsafety.com

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is a few days away.. ...So we wanted to get a head start in providing you with some information that will keep you and your loved ones safe. With winter coming also comes the increase in the need for awareness and maintenance when it comes to all appliances in your home that can create the obnoxious silent with no smell flammable gas.... Check out our article here to find out how you can check your CO alarms and consider setting up more if needed. More info here: https://www.buildwithsafety.com//carbon-monoxide-awareness Stay safe, and have a beautiful weekend P.S. Drive safe especially too ! -The Safety Team www.buildwithsafety.com 1-705-812-1656

It's Time To Get Propane and Natural Gas Training! Especially at this special price available on Friday September 25th ONLY. When you take BOTH natural and propane gas, receive a limited time discount that makes getting your training early even more of a positive thing.... But don't delay, because there are only 5 spots left in each class. Beat the rush - call us at 1-877-738-9178 and book today! Need only one but not the other? Let us know!! Talk soon, and have a safe day! -The Safety Team #TSSA #naturalgas #propane #roofinglife #snowshoevalley #barriesafetytrainers #constructionlife #constructionjobs

Happy Falls Awareness Week! We will be dropping some out-of-the-box thinking prevention tips starting NOW until the 18th! The goal of this week is to encourage conversations in your workplace and with your friends regarding how to prevent falls of any kind: from heights or even on the ground.... Have you ever fallen at work? One of our expert safety consultants and trainers shared an exciting tip to start with: If housekeeping on site needs improvement, the risk of falls increases. A dusty, slippery, or cluttered workplace can compromise your safety system even when you're doing all the proper things, right? Remember: Circle checks, inspect your equipment & take it slow. Inspect the area and report what's safe and what's not - when you see something and say something, the problem can be solved. Safety is in everyone's interest, so follow us this week, because we're sharing some good tips to further prevent falls during this year's week of #fallawareness2020! Until next time, stay safe, and comment below if you have any fall prevention ideas you'd like to share. -The Safety Team

When guardrails aren't possible, what type of fall restraint system is best? There are four, and you must choose at least one of them. Preferably something with ZERO FALL POTENTIAL.,,... Our expert safety consultants agree that the first option should be: ....A Travel Restraint System! Why? This is because you can measure and set your distance from your anchor point, preventing you from falls and hazards. There are retractable ones as well, just like David is holding below! These retractable lifelines SNAP! when a fall or sudden movement is detected, and are usually designed to be anchored above the worker. ...such as when working on a bridge, or on rail cars & tankers! Where travel restraint isn't possible, warning barriers become EXTRA essential! As you know, it's ALSO EXTRA important to always read the manufacturers instructions. Things like expiry dates, fall length information, and weight conditions are key to pay attention to. Your lifelines have specific safety mechanisms in place and there are certain things you should be keeping an eye out for before, during, and after wearing your harness and using all your equipment. We hope this #fallsawarenessweek2020 tip was inspiring, please feel free to share our tips, and encourage everyone to talk about making our work places fall free places. Are you looking for working at heights or refresher training? Give us a call at: 1-877-738-9178 or go to www.buildwithsafety.com and see our upcoming training schedule to book now! Stay Safe! -The Safety Team

Happy Falls Awareness Week! We will be dropping some out-of-the-box thinking prevention tips starting NOW until the 18th! The goal of this week is to encourage conversations in your workplace and with your friends regarding how to prevent falls of any kind: from heights or even on the ground.... Have you ever fallen at work? One of our expert safety consultants and trainers shared an exciting tip to start with: If housekeeping on site needs improvement, the risk of falls increases. A dusty, slippery, or cluttered workplace can compromise your safety system even when you're doing all the proper things, right? Remember: Circle checks, inspect your equipment & take it slow. Inspect the area and report what's safe and what's not - when you see something and say something, the problem can be solved. Safety is in everyone's interest, so follow us this week, because we're sharing some good tips to further prevent falls during this year's week of #fallawareness2020! Until next time, stay safe, and comment below if you have any fall prevention ideas you'd like to share. -The Safety Team

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Morning everyone! Please be safe today, and call us if you have any safety questions, need a new record of training, or a refresher course! We just finished Elevated Work Platform here at our main safety training location in Barrie.... Everyone looked like they had a good time operating the equipment and going up to our tall ceiling of the safety vault to complete their hands on training portion. Thank you everyone for continuing to come see us! We love printing your wallet cards and seeing you happy after you complete our courses. Visit us at www.buildwithsafety.com to see our upcoming training schedule. A new one is being updated soon! Take care everyone. -The Safety Team

Who needs Working at Heights training on one job site? The roofer? The carpenter? BOTH and here's why: https://www.buildwithsafety.com//free-safety-talks-episode... Have a #freesafetytalk topic? Please let us know below. We'll be putting our safety trainers on the spot to do these just for you!

Can less than 5 minutes of some safety talk save a life or two? When regularly giving them, every little bit of safety helps. So, we're here with the material you need.... It's not long and boring, it's straight forward and to the point. Today we talk about the #OHSA O. Reg 213/91 inside #TheGreenBook What do you think? Let us know below! Click: http://bit.ly/safety-talks-green-book

Can less than 5 minutes of some safety talk save a life or two? When regularly giving them, every little bit of safety helps. So, we're here with the material you need.... It's not long and boring, it's straight forward and to the point. Today we talk about the #OHSA O. Reg 213/91 inside #TheGreenBook What do you think? Let us know below! Click: http://bit.ly/safety-talks-green-book

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Despite raccoons being skilled climbers, these occurrences can be disrupting to business and dangerous to the animal. + = What do you think could be done to prevent them from climbing cranes? ... In fact, we want to know what ALL your thoughts are about improving some construction workplace safety training practices and equipment used! Join us for the return of our #toolboxtalk starting tomorrow, when we will be commenting and answering questions about working at heights, PPE, and so much more! Join us here, over at www.twitter.com/buildwithsafety, or at www.buildwithsafety.com Please comment below! P.S. We are not responsible for this racoon’s working at heights training. But we hope he comes in for his refresher training soon! Stay Safe, Check www.buildwithsafety.com for upcoming training dates and details! Or call us 1-877-738-9178, we also offer private group bookings.

Are you concerned about heat stress in your workplace? Find out how to recognize the symptoms, assess the risk, and put together an effective heat stress control program by clicking here: https://bit.ly/heat-stress-guide Employers have a duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the worker. So if your workplace doesn't have a heat stress policies and procedures plan, then please share this with them too!... Do you have any special heat stress tips? Leave them in the comments below! Stay safe, and we'll see you next time.

...and yes we have COVID-19 safety measures in place to keep you safe while you train with us! Don't know who we are? Build with Safety has been a provider of health and safety services for more than 30 years.... All our trainers have specific industry capabilities and on the job experience. They bring their own specific expertise and knowledge from the construction, municipal and industrial sector right into the classroom. Do you need working at heights, traffic control, elevated work platform, forklift training, or anything else related to an up coming construction project?How about company or organization group training? Call us, bookings are filling up fast! See our website for more details: https://www.buildwithsafety.com

Looking forward to bringing out our new Suspended Access program.