Posts by Ryan Van Horne
The Human Advantage: Why In-Person Training Works Best
At Engaged Training Solutions, we know training is about people, not just policy. Whether we’re teaching a telehandler operator how to handle uneven terrain or guiding an emerging leader through communication challenges, learning should always feel human. It should create confidence, reduce fear, and spark curiosity.Across Canada, studies from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety…
Read MoreWhy Overhead Crane Training Isn’t Optional – It’s Essential
A recent incident reported by OHS Canada serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of proper training for overhead crane operators. In this case, a worker was seriously injured while operating an overhead bridge crane, and the employer was fined $65,000 for failing to ensure that the worker was adequately trained and supervised.The consequences…
Read MoreWorking at Heights: Reducing Fall Risks Through Training & Best Practices
Why Working at Heights Matters in Ontario Every year in Ontario, workers are seriously injured or killed from falls on the job. Despite decades of safety campaigns and stricter enforcement, falls remain one of the top causes of traumatic fatalities in the province’s workplaces.Between 2015 and 2023, Ontario’s single-family residential construction sector alone saw 224…
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