1977- The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a steel arch-shaped continuous through truss bridge, opens in Maryland.
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is a document used in Canada that identifies the following: Potential hazards How to safely use the chemical product How to safely store the chemical product How to safely handle the chemical product Emergency procedures regarding the chemical product
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What is a Scaffold Inspection Sheet? A scaffold inspection sheet is a short list of items to check before using a scaffold, it is designed to help prevent injury, death, and damage to property on the jobsite. What is the purpose of a Scaffold Inspection Sheet? A scaffold inspection sheet... read more →
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It’s well known that there is a HUGE shortage of skilled labour in the trades right now, with less than 3% (as of 2015) of workers in the construction industry being women. Associated Builders and Contractors estimates that we will need 1.6 million new skilled workers between now and 2022.... read more →
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1922- 12,000 coal miners in Western Alberta, Canada begin to strike.
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Avoid anything that can be caught in the power tool (i.e. jewelry, long hair, loose clothing) Always wear appropriate PPE Secure your work piece Drill pilot holes, where possible
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I’m trying to get out of an unhealthy relationship. To extricate myself once and for all. It began in 1986 in a pool hall. In 1986 there were still pool halls; smoky pool halls like in them fancy Hollywood movies. There were arcades as well. There were bars that hired... read more →
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Who Jay Leckie What I'm self-employed and do what's called hydro testing. I test and approve oil and gas pipelines and LNG lines and vales. I test and make sure they pass so they can be put into production. How Long I have done this now for 4 years after going... read more →
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1960- Estonian architect and designer of the main building of SEB in Tallinn, Raivo Puusepp is born.
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Identify safety hazards when arriving to a worksite Based on the hazards present, select job-specific eye protection (i.e. welding goggles, safety goggles, face shields, etc.) Don't forget to protect eyes from UV rays, dirt, debris, chemical spills, and infrared radiation