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Storage racks are used extensively in industry. Ensuring that these structures are safe and code compliant are an important part of an employer’s and owner’s responsibility. Read More

When tasked with investigating an accident, the professional engineer must ensure that he/she have the proper qualifications to be duly qualified as an expert on the matters about which the opinion is being articulated. Read More

Racks are everywhere in our industrial establishments and some have failed with catastrophic results. Why is this happening? In my experience inspecting racking systems and investigating rack collapse, I find the reasons to be one of the following: Overloading. Read More

HISTORY: Pre-December 1997, Section 7 of The Regulation for Industrial Establishments required owners or lessees to submit plans and drawings for new, used or modified processes, systems, equipment or structure to the Ministry of Labour for review. Read More

If you are not aware, Bill C-45 received Royal Assent November 7, 2003. This bill amends the Criminal Code of Canada to clearly define who is responsible for the safety of persons in the workplace. Read More