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"The winter grader training that Ground Force provided significantly increased our productivity while drastically reducing our maintenance costs. Money extremely well spent!"
- City of Timmins
"A great course with excellent instructions. I'm amazed at how much I learned - it was interesting and precise. The examples used during the training were great. Thank you!"
- Town of Milton
"The instructor was extremely good with showing and encouraging proper shifting skills, as well as a very thorough pre-trip inspection."
- City of Kawartha Lakes
"I have sit in on many courses, but this one was well thought out as
well as having instructors with the necessary experience to make is
personal as opposed to strictly by the book."
- City of
Temiskaming Shores
"This was a very well organized course. I have learned many tips and safe ways to do things. The instructor was an operator for many years, had lots of knowledge and was an excellent instructor."
- City of Owen Sound
"The instructor was very professional and understanding. He showed me just about everything I need to know to do the job safely and correctly.
- Halton Region
"The very knowledgeable instructor made the course interesting and informative. I look forward to further training!"
- Regional Municipality of Durham
"I wanted to thank you for the training we received. It was received very well. I would like to give my hats off to the instructor, as he was an exceptional trainer. In the future, I hope to be able to have you trainers do more training!"
- City of Belleville
"This course was informative, I learned way more than I had expected. It is excellent to be taught by "one-of-us" and not someone who learned from a book."
- City of Stratford
"I have been asking for this type of training for a long time! One of the best courses I have taken - as it really pertained to my job. I definitely recommend taking this course!"
- Regional Municipality of Durham
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Better Safety Than Sorry.
In my own experience, one of the cardinal rules of on-site safety is
the basic concept of "Better too much than not enough". It's kind of
like the idea of not going out in a thunderstorm. How many people do
you know who have actually been struck by lightening? Off the top of my
head, I can't name a single one, but you won't catch me running
barefoot in the rain anytime soon. The fact is, it can happen. It
doesn't happen often, but it happens often enough that its wisest not
to take chances.
When it comes to safety equipment, I feel the
same way. Ninty-nine days out of one hundred, you probably won't have
any major equipment malfunctions, you won't see any significant
injuries, but that one day out of ...click here for the full article
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| PROTECTING LIFE, LIMB & YOUR OWN BEHIND |
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Safety in General... A lot of job safety and traffic safety, and in fact, just safety in general, is basically common sense. You don't need to read the manual of your microwave to know better than to try and use it to dry your clothes. What I try to emphasize is, yes, definitely, read the manual, know the proper procedures for what you do at work, attend all the safety demonstrations your company holds and memorize your drivers manual, but more important than all of that together is simply.... Click Here For The Complete Article |
| MONTREAL SNOWPLOW ACCIDENT |
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3 Killed in 2 Montreal Snow Truck Accidents...
 Three Montreal senior citizens walking the city's weather-worn
streets died in two separate incidents involving snow removal trucks on
Tuesday. In both cases, the deaths occurred as pedestrians crossed the street on green lights and the trucks were making right turns. In the first incident... Click Here For The Complete Article |
RECENT NEWS RELEASE
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Americana Resort Inc. Fined $60,000 After Two  Workers Injured
The operator of the Americana Conference Resort and Spa in Niagara Falls was fined $60,000 on January 16, 2009, for a health and safety violation after two workers were critically injured.
An Americana Resort employee and an employee of an electrical fire and safety company were attempting to replace a fallen light fixture in the ceiling of the resort's water park and swimming pool. They were driving a boom lift work platform to reach the work location when one wheel of the boom...Click Here For The Complete Story |
| JOKE OF THE DAY |
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A young man at this construction site was bragging that he could outdo
anyone based on his strength. He especially made fun of one of the
older workman. After several minutes, the older worker had enough.
 "Why don't you put your money where you mouth is?" he said. "I'll bet a
week's wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to the
other building that you won't be able to wheel back."
"You're on, old man," the young man replied. Let's see what you've got."
The old man reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles.
Then nodding to the young man, he said with a smile, "All right. Get
in."
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| ONTARIO GOVERNMENT "BLITZING" FOR SAFETY |
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| Reducing Workplace Injuries...
 As part of the Ontario government's ongoing commitment to reducing workplace injuries, inspectors have been "blitzing" industrial workplaces, targeting specific electrical hazards, in an attempt to eliminate as many of them as possible. At least 430 Safety and Health Inspectors are checking to ensure that... Click Here For The Full Story
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NECESSARY ELEMENTS
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Necessary Elements to any Safety Program
Once in a while, its useful to review the basics. If you workplace is either setting up a new worker safety training program, or evaluating your current training, its helpful to be reminded of the necessary elements common to all effective worker safety training regimens... Click Here For The Necessary Elements |
WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?
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 Ever Wonder:
- How does the "Hours of Service" regulation apply to my workers?
- What is the proper tire pressure for a tracker loader backhoe?
- How quickly can I get a collision investigator into my Municipality?
- How long should a proper equipment pre-trip inspection take?
We've got the answers! Check out our Forum for answers to the questions that keep you awake at night... Register today to view the answers, and even post your own questions. CLICK HERE
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT...
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 You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
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| JUST A REMINDER... |
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Upcoming Operator Supervisory
'Boot Camp' Level 1 & 2
WHAT?
Day 1 - Level 1 - Health & Safety
Day 2 - Level 1 - CVOR
Day 3 - Level 2 - Motor Grader
Day 4 - Level 3 - Tractor Loader Backhoe
WHEN?
March 31 - April 3, 2009
8:00am - 4:00pm
WHY?
This course is designed to provide Equipment Operator Supervisors with the necessary tools to make informed decisions related to equipment capabilities, use and care. Supervisors will become more familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Highway Traffic Act, and their legal responsibilities and duties under these Acts.
WHERE?
Joe Johnson Equipment Inc.
2521 Bowman Street, Innisfil, Ontario
HOW MUCH?
Individual Courses - $375.00 per person/per day
Day 1 - $375.00
Day 2 - $275.00
Day 3 - $175.00
Day 4 - FREE
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 Ground Force Training reminds you to always THINK, ACT and BE SAFE! Sincerely,
Ground Force Training
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