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"Very Informative! I had never operated any heavy equipment before, and this course gave me confidence to operate the equipment. Good information about liability and due diligence!"
- City of Sarnia
"I would highly recommend this course to anyone with a driver's license. No matter the age, we need the little reminders. The instructors were great, and the willingness to listen to our thoughts and questions is what made the difference."
- Town of Innisfil
"One of the best courses I have taken! I will recommend this course to the training supervisor and superintendents. Both instructors have great knowledge and know what they are talking about! "
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SAFETY SHOULD BE NUMBER ONE!!
As we mentioned last month, construction season is in full swing! Safety should be the number one priority on every worksite, however just last week, our staff witnessed a workplace accident at a local construction site (see picture below).
When loading equipment on a flatbed, you should follow these suggestions: - Always make sure the operator is qualified to operate equipment
- Ensure the flatbed is parked on level terrain
- Secure the ramps to the truck
- Keep the area clear
 - Always use a signal person
With Proper Training, and Safety Precautions, This Accident Could Have Been Avoided!
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ONE-CALL CENTRE BEST PRACTICES
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Don't Forget To Call
It's an easy phone call that can save your life! The one-call centre has a documented, pro-active public awareness, education, and damage prevention program. Simply contact the one-call centre to request locates prior to excavating and you will be provided with the ticket number and the names of facility owners/operators who will be notified for each locate request. All buried facility owners are members of the one-call centre and register the location of their notification areas with the one-call centre. The centre is the interface between the digging community and registered owners of buried facilities for the purpose of updating the status of locate completions by members.
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| WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES? |
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| The First Step to a Safer Workplace!
Everyone
in an organization, from the owner to the worker have their own
responsibilities. Learning your responsibilities is the first step to a safer
workplace! Being aware of other people's responsibilities is also important to
ensure you know...Click Here For The Full Story |
RECENT NEWS RELEASE
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 Burlington Steel Products Manufacturer Fined After Worker Injured
A Burlington manufacturer of steel grating pleaded guilty and has been fined $65,000 in the Ontario Court of Justice in connection with the injury of a worker in 2006. On September 29, 2006, an employee was using a remote control device to manipulate a crane, lifting steel grates off a pile and moving them into separate bundles for shipping. The worker's finger became caught and... Click Here For The Full Story
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| NEW TRAINING COURSE AVAILABLE! |
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Snowplow / Front End Loader 1.5
We understand that most snowplow operators will load their own truck at one point, therefore we created a course to meet this training requirement!
The program begins with a one day (approx. 7 hours) classroom
course covering topics required to begin an effective and safe winter
maintenance program.On day 2 each operator will then receive 2 hours of one-on-one
'seat-time' for snowplow, and 2 hours of one-on-one 'seat-time' for
front end loader. Click Here For Full Details |
HAVE QUESTIONS?
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Have you checked out our Supervisors Forum yet? Do you have questions about responsibilities, heavy equipment operation, the Occupational Health & Safety Act or the Highway Traffic Act? Ask us anything...and we will get you the correct answers!
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| WHAT IS AN OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD? |
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Differences Between a 'Hazard" and a "Risk"
An
occupational hazard is a thing or situation that has the potential to harm a
worker. Occupational hazards can be divided into two categories: safety hazards
that cause accidents that physically injure workers, and health hazards which
result in the development of disease. It is important to note that a "hazard"
only represents a potential to cause harm. Whether the hazard actually does ... Click Here For More Details |
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN! |
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Training Available Across Canada!
Ground Force has trainers across Canada! Whether you are looking for heavy equipment training, such as Motor Grader, Tractor Loader Backhoe, Front End Loader or Snowplow, we have the perfect courses for you! If you are looking for driver safety training, we have  excellent courses ranging from Defensive Driving, to Airbrake Refresher, and Pre-Trip Inspection. Give us a call today to find out how we can help you! |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
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 Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are,
and doing things as they ought to be done.
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DO YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND BILL C-45? |
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Amendment to the Criminal Code of Canada
The amendment to the criminal code of Canada states "Everyone who undertakes , or has the authority, to direct how another person does work or performs a task is under legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm to that person, or any other person, arising from that work or task." As a result of this change there are 6 key points that are not incorporated into the Criminal Code of Canada. Do You Know Them?Upcoming Operator Supervisory
'Boot Camp' Level 1 & 2
Kingston
Level 1 - July 9, 2008
Travelodge Hotel Kingston, 2360 Princess Street, Kingston
London
Level 1 - July 15, 2008
Level 2 (Backhoe / Loader / Road Side Mower) - July
16, 2008
Level 2 (Motor Grader) - July 17, 2008
Travelodge London South, 800 Exeter Road, London
Mississauga
Level 1 - July 22, 2008
Level 2 (Backhoe / Loader / Road Side Mower) - July
23, 2008 Level 2 (Motor Grader) - July 24, 2008
Super 8 Mississauga, 6625 Kennedy Rd, Mississauga
Click Here to Register!
 Can't attend any of the above courses?
Don't worry, we will run courses in a city near you soon! Keep a lookout next month for our next group of courses in different cities!
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 Ground Force Training reminds you to always THINK, ACT and BE SAFE! Sincerely,
Ground Force Training
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