What is a permit to work?
A permit to work is often described as a safety device. It isn’t. A permit is a document describing work that is, in some way, risky. The work is made safe by the controls listed on the permit, by the…
Working at heights Resources
Temporary Work Platforms: Trestles and Podiums Done Safely
There’s a category of height work equipment that sits in an awkward middle ground: too small to feel like “real” scaffolding, but absolutely capable of causing serious injuries when things go wrong. Trestles, podiums, hop-ups, and folding platforms are the…
Working at heights (WAH) training
What is working at heights training? Working at heights training is structured learning that equips workers to identify fall hazards, select and use the right equipment, and apply safe work practices when there’s a risk of falling. It covers both…
Working Near Power Lines: The Danger You Can’t Always See
Falls aren’t the only thing that can kill workers at height or those using a MEWP. When you’re working anywhere near overhead power lines, you’re dealing with a hazard that’s silent, invisible, and absolutely unforgiving. Electricity doesn’t care about your…
Vehicle and workplace training
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