No inspection = No operation

Fun Fact: Under Canadian OHS regulations, powered industrial trucks must be inspected before each use to ensure they’re safe to operate.   That means every shift. Every operator. Every time. Skipping the inspection isn’t just risky, it’s non-compliant.   Some things...

It’s time to sweep the cobwebs off and get ready for Spring!

The busy season is coming quick!   Before workloads increase and schedules tighten, take a moment to ask: Are your certificates up to date? Are your crews refreshed on training? Are your new starters fully prepared?   Don’t wait until you’re in the middle of it....

Old Advice vs. Updated First Aid

If your reflex is to tilt your head back during a nosebleed… you’re not alone.   But here’s the better approach: • Sit upright • Lean forward slightly • Pinch the soft part of the nose • Hold steady pressure for 10–15 minutes   It’s a small shift that makes a big...

Driving a MEWP, not the same as a car!

If you can drive a car, can you operate a MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)? Not quite.   MEWP’s require specialized training in stability, fall protection, terrain assessment, load limits, and emergency procedures. Operators must constantly assess their...

Combined Scissor Lift & Fall Protection

Our Combined Scissor Lift & Fall Protection Course is a streamlined solution built specifically for companies that operate scissor lifts.   This course includes: • Scissor lift operator training • Fall protection specific to scissor lift operation That’s it! No...

Precision Moves Power

Your hand weighs a few ounces. The equipment they control weighs a few tons. Thousands of pounds move because you move a finger. Treat the controls like they matter. Because they do!

Don’t let AI train you!

Don’t train with AI and hope it’s right. Train with Touchback and know it is!   AI can write your essay, plan your vacation, or even design your dream kitchen. But when it comes to safety training? AI has data. Touchback has dirt on its boots.   Safety isn’t a...

Fatigue. The hidden safety risk.

This week let’s pause and consider something we don’t always notice on a job site. Fatigue.   In high-demand industries like construction and oil & gas, long shifts, early mornings, and tough conditions are often part of the job. But fatigue slows reaction time,...