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The latest in Canadian construction safety, regulations, and industry best practices.

Construction worker in orange PPE working near an electrical panel on a Canadian construction site.
Electrical SafetyMay 15, 2026 · 11 min read

Electrical safety on Canadian construction sites: What the law requires

Electrical hazards represent one of the most severe risks on any construction project. Unlike many physical hazards that provide visual or auditory warnings before an incident occurs, electricity is invisible, silent, and unforgiving.

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Terrance Leacock

NCSO & Construction Superintendent

Construction worker in orange high-vis vest drinking water on a Canadian construction site in intense summer heat.
Safety May 13, 2026 · 9 min read

Heat stress on Canadian construction sites: What employers must do in summer.

Summer construction in Canada brings intense physical demands under punishing weather conditions. When the humidex climbs above 30, the risk of heat related illness skyrockets for workers performing heavy manual labour outdoors. Heat stress is not just

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Construction worker in high-visibility gear inspecting a deep timber-shored trench on a Canadian construction site.
Excavation & TrenchingMay 11, 2026 · 9 min read

Trenching Safety in Canada: Cave-in Prevention & Shoring

Trenching and excavation work remains one of the most hazardous activities in the Canadian construction industry. Every year, workers face severe risks from cave-ins, equipment falls, and hazardous atmospheres when working below grade.

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Construction worker applying a red personal padlock to an electrical disconnect switch panel on a Canadian site.
SafetyMay 8, 2026 · 13 min read

Lock Out Tag Out procedures for Canadian Construction: What LOTO actually requires

Hazardous energy does not care if a worker thought a machine was turned off. When a 600-volt electrical panel or a pressurized hydraulic line releases energy unexpectedly, the results are immediate and catastrophic. Lockout/tagout procedures exist to

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A solemn Canadian construction site memorial with a yellow hard hat resting on a concrete barrier.
Case StudyMay 6, 2026 · 12 min read

Cases That Built Canada's Construction Safety Laws

When an occupational health and safety inspector walks onto a Canadian construction site, the rules they enforce did not appear out of nowhere. Every major regulation, from fall protection requirements to corporate criminal liability

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