German automaker, Volkswagen, announced yesterday that it will invest $84 billion in electric cars and batteries. VW announced its intention to increase its original investment strategy of $10 billion by a whopping $74 billion; $50 billion of which will be “invested in battery production in order to support its ambitions... read more →
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Hard Hat Hunter and President, Edgar Goulais, were recently featured in Canadore First Peoples' Centre 'Igniting the Learning Spirit 2017' publication. The publication aims to highlight how Canadore 'ignites the learning spirit' with flagship programs, strong relationships with indigenous communities, and strategic partners with employers. Hard Hat Hunter's relationship with Canadore is... read more →
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1909- the patent for synthetic rubber is granted to Fritz Hofmann.
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Ensure workers are trained on how to properly use fire extinguishers Have emergency evacuation plans and routes available and communicate them to workers In the event of a fire, contact emergency services
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A semi-truck driver has been sentenced to prison time following a traffic incident that resulted in the death of three. On May 3, 2015, three teen residents from Saskatchewan were killed when a semi-truck, driven by Normand Lavoie, rear ended their car in a construction zone. According to an article... read more →
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Eldorado Gold Gorp has announced that it will suspend investment in mining projects in Greece due to governmental delays in issuing permits and licenses. In a statement released by Eldorado Gold Corporation this morning, the delays have "negatively impacted Eldorado's project schedules and costs, ultimately hindering the Company's ability to effectively... read more →
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A church in Hamilton, Ontario, has stated that its parking lot was built over a 19th century graveyard. Officials from Christ's Church Cathedral said they "don't know how the parking lot came to be built over the graves", according to an article published by CTV News. The church has submitted... read more →
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1941- Ground is broken for the construction of the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia.
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Rearrange and clean up objects that may cause a slipping/tripping hazard Wear a hard hat at all times when performing work Use equipment to assist with heavy lifting, where possible Never use a ladder that may be damaged or unsafe Ensure racks and shelves can support weight of objects stored... read more →
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Two construction cranes have fallen over in Miami due to the high winds of Hurricane Irma. Both cranes, located in downtown Miami, toppled over early yesterday morning, due to high winds caused by the Category 5 hurricane, according to an article published by CNBC. No injuries have been reported. OSHA will... read more →