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

A construction worker in a bright orange high-visibility vest and hard hat using a welding torch on a steel beam at a Canadian construction site, dramatic orange and red sparks flying, fire extinguisher visible in the foreground.

SafetyMay 20, 2026 · 9 min read

Fire safety on Canadian construction sites: What the law requires

Construction sites are inherently vulnerable to fire. With temporary electrical wiring, exposed combustible materials, open flames from hot work, and the constant presence of flammable liquids, the risk of a catastrophic fire is a daily reality.

Terrance Leacock

NCSO & Construction Superintendent

A construction worker wearing yellow earmuffs and an orange high-visibility vest stands on a commercial construction site in Canada.

SafetyMay 18, 2026 · 9 min read

Noise exposure on Canadian construction sites: hearing protection requirements

Construction sites are inherently loud environments. Between the constant hum of heavy machinery, the sharp crack of nail guns, and the grinding roar of concrete saws, workers are exposed to noise levels that can cause permanent, irreversible

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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