Safety Training Blog

The general workplace records a total of 100,000 deaths and injuries yearly caused by falls. The fall statistics are rising due to poor or lack of fall protection training. The second reason is the wrong choice and use of equipment for specific tasks, and lastly, failure to properly inspect the fall protection equipment. Read More

Have you lost your peace of mind to the cost of purchasing fall protection and confined space equipment?  You can attain a safe workplace without having to buy the necessary protective gear. Instead, you can rent thoroughly inspected devices that are in perfect condition for use when the need arises. Read More

An estimated 90 people die yearly in confined spaces irrespective of their industries.  Most of the casualties are workers rescuing their colleagues from hazards associated with such areas. The increment in the death cases links to ignorance of the fall hazards associated with the spaces. Read More

We get a lot of questions about rescue standards and how long a rope rescue or high angle rescue course should be.  I will attempt to explain the common practice and due diligence in the following paragraphs. In this blog post, I would just like to clarity some of the confusion around the rope rescue training of onsite workers and tradesmen versus a professional rescue team on site.   Read More

Does your workplace meet the structural integrity and strength standards necessary for fall prevention?  You cannot wholly avoid heights hence the need for guardrail and handrail installation & rentals. Read More

How have you survived without an H2S alive training course? Respective of the industry in which you operate, you will get surprised by your proximity to sulphide gas poisoning. Let’s dig into why you need to register for an H2S alive training course. Read More

Can you differentiate between a handrail and a guardrail? Often the two are used interchangeably. However, a guardrail is a barricade installed at the perimeter of a raised surface such as balconies or walkways. While a handrail is any horizontal or sloping railing especially on escalators or stairways on which you can grasp by the hand. Read More

You have seen fire extinguishers on the shelves in stores. Are you curious what happens when you press the trigger? How big of a fire will it put out?

If you want to answers to those questions and more, we offer a class on fire safety. We teach how to act and react around fire. You will learn about fire theories and concepts. We will give you the chance to use a live fire extinguisher against our controlled fire pit. Read More

Did you know there are 60,000 fatal accidents yearly on construction sites globally? According to the International Labor Organization, that translates to one serious fall every ten minutes.  Read More

This is an overview of some projects we have completed over the last couple of years. Read More

Do you work in the gas and oil industry or other industries where H2S is a concern? Then you are at higher risks of Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) gas poisoning.  Read More

If you knew when disaster would strike, there would be no need of staying put. But since confined space accidents come unannounced, you sure must educate your employees on confined space safety. Read More

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) requires that you inspect your fall protection gear frequently especially before each use. Also, follow the manufacturer's recommendation on the frequency of inspection. Do you know how to properly inspect fall protection equipment? Read More

How equipped are you when it comes to handling emergency first aid care? Unfortunately, out of ten parents, eight are likely to lose their children to ignorance of basic first aid procedures. Set yourself apart and be prepared, learn to save a life with a first aid training course. Read More

Quite often we have a Human Resources or Administrator ask if they can create one account and then add their employees under that account.  Yes, we can do that. The standard process is as follows: Read More

A fall protection course will help you create your own rescue and escape plan whether you are the employer or the employee. The course is designed to enable you the employer set efficient fall protection systems in the workplace while training your employees how to use the set systems. Read More

Guardrails and handrails are the two primary fall protection solutions where there is risk of falling. Question is – do you know how to properly install the two? Read More

Every day, four construction workers lose their lives, often from preventable accidents. Everyone involved needs to play their part in minimizing and eliminating the risk of falling. For employers, one of the best ways to do this is through fall protection training. The Read More

Our government insists that all workers, where exposure to Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is real, be provided with appropriate training to stay safe from the gas Read More

Fall protection equipment inspection is a legal requirement and not inspecting your fall protection systems may amount to breach of the law. Read More

Did you know that you can ensure the safety of your workers without purchasing the needed protection equipment? We have rentals that are fully inspected and always in good condition for your job! Read More

Confined space and at-height projects are some of the riskiest jobs. When working in confined spaces, employees are at risk of multiple hazards including: Read More

Proper guardrail ad handrail installation & rentals are offered by MI Safety, to ensure that your workers have a safe railing system in place. Read More

Are you prepared for an emergency? What is your role? Here's why you should take part in a first aid training course in Devon. Read More

Being prepared for for confined space rescue can be the difference between life and death. Here's why you need a confined space rescue training course. Read More