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1,000,000 views! Today marks a fantastic milestone for the Machinery Safety 101 blog – 1,000,000 views! When I started writing this blog back in October 2008, I had high hopes that a few dozens,…
Read MoreFive reasons you should attend our Free Safety Talks
Reason #1 – Free Safety Talks You can’t argue with Free Stuff! Last week we partnered with Schmersal Canada and Franklin Empire to put on three days of Free Safety…
Read MoreBrexit is such a waste
This morning I read news of the tests that the May Government plans to use when assessing the Brexit deal they are trying to negotiate with the EU. The @CommonsEUexit report…
Read MoreCETA in force!
CETA comes into force today, 21-Sep-2017 If you are unfamiliar with CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, this groundbreaking trade agreement between Canada and the European Union will be…
Read MoreOnline Training Centre Opens
Online Training Centre Opens You’ve been challenged to start doing risk assessments on your machine designs, but you don’t know where to start. Perhaps you’ve bought a few standards or a book…
Read MoreProblems with our websites
Apologies Just a quick note to all our readers to explain the outages we’ve been having. First, I want to apologise for the downtime and sporadic outages you’ve probably experienced. We tried…
Read MoreA Note about Our Travel Policy
We believe travel gives us a broad perspective both personally and professionally. Our focus is global. Our ethical position is clear; we believe in the health and safety of ALL people.…
Read MoreNew CSA Standard for Machinery Electrical Equipment
Electrical Equipment of Machinery Most modern machinery is controlled electrically, or electronically. There are a number of standards that apply to the design of control systems for machinery, with IEC 60204 – 1…
Read MoreThe Brexit Vote and CE Marking: What’s it going to mean for Canadian Exporters?
Shocked and Amazed by Brexit This morning I am shocked and amazed to learn that one of the founders of the European Union has chosen to leave that Union. Joining the…
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