For Edmonton area crews, saturated soil, soft edges, and water buildup are not just jobsite delays, they are warning signs that conditions need to be reassessed before anyone enters.   Protective methods can help control trench collapse hazards when used properly....

  It can include ladders, scaffolds, lifts, trailers, equipment, open edges, floor openings, and any task where a worker could fall from one level to another.   In Alberta, fall protection may be required when a worker could fall 3 metres or more and sometimes at...

  Ask Touchback Safety to see the Safety Direct catalogue. We can help you review available harnesses and fall protection gear, then place the order through us.   We also offer Fall Protection courses, including both ESC and Alberta OHS versions. Get the training,...

  A severe reaction from a bee sting or bug bite can come on fast, and symptoms can return even after you start feeling better.   Use epinephrine immediately. Call 911. Get checked by emergency medical care.   Because temporary relief is not the same as being...

But, so do good ones ... when the whole crew gets trained together.   Group safety training helps your team work from the same standard, avoid last-minute ticket issues, and show up ready for the job. Train once. Align the whole crew.   Edmonton and surrounding area...

  But after doing the same task over and over, it’s easy for the brain to say:   “I’ve done this a hundred times.”   That’s when autopilot can sneak in.   Whether you’re operating a bucket truck, forklift, telehandler, skid steer, or MEWP, routine can make real...

  Summer is right around the corner, and busy season is coming with it. Get your bucket truck operators trained now so your crew can work safer, smarter, and more productively all year long. Book your Bucket Truck Operator Course today!

    Overhead hazards like beams, pipes, sprinklers, ductwork, and electrical services can create serious risks when operators are raising, lowering, driving, or repositioning. Many incidents happen during routine movement, a quick adjustment, a tight turn, a...

  Before a worker clips in, a harness should be checked for more than just major tears. UV exposure, chemical contamination, loose stitching, heat damage, worn hardware, and unreadable labels can all be signs that the equipment needs a closer look. And yes, sometimes...

W — Weight known? Guessing is not planning. Know the actual load weight before you pick it.   H — Height planned? Understand how high the load needs to travel, what it may pass over, and whether there are overhead hazards.   A — Attachment confirmed? Check the...