Health Canada: Face masks that contain graphene may pose health risks
Health Canada is advising Canadians not to use face masks containing graphene due to the potential health risk from inhaling graphene particles. Check your face masks to see if the label states that the mask contains graphene or biomass graphene. Read the full Health Canada announcement [...]
Update 40: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (April 22 at 4 p.m.)
Alberta government news updates on Covid-19, as of 22 April: 1,310 confirmed recovered cases 306 new cases for a total of 3,401 66 reported deaths. Follow the latest updates.
Premier Announces Financial Support Plan For Saskatchewan Employers And Employees
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan announces a plan to provide financial support to Saskatchewan employers and employees. Premier Scott Moe stated: “This plan supports businesses and employees. Most importantly, it supports the opportunity to come back to work when we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.” Learn more about Premier [...]
Upcoming Events
Due to Covid-19 general membership meetings are deferred till further notice. We are working on a call in system for membership meetings. Once arranged an email will be sent to the membership with details.
GPMC/NMC News
Read this important update from GPMC/NMC regarding the continuing “unpredictable and worrisome” economic climate in Alberta, recent losses of important long-term maintenance contracts by our signatory contractors, and ongoing discussions with out signatory contractors regarding changes to our collective agreements […]
Member Ralph Olson Passes Away
With sorrow, we announce the passing of Ralph Olson on 6 February 2021. Ralph was a 47-year painter member of Local 739.
ACTIMS Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program
The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program was created to recognize women who are members of the Canadian Building Trades, and to bring awareness of employment opportunities for women in the skilled trades.
This annual awards/bursaries program provides 3 […]
SSPC CAS Full Status Written Test
Emails have been sent for enrollment with a response rate of under 10%.
The response MUST be higher to secure Proctors for the written test at various locations.
IUPAT DC 17 Locals 177, 739, & 1960
Finishing Trades Workers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,
the District of MacKenzie, Northwest Territories & Nunavut
IUPAT Local 177
Offices in Edmonton & Calgary
IUPAT Local 739
Offices in Winnipeg & Saskatoon
IUPAT District 17 Training
IUPAT District 17 Health & Safety Training
In-House Training
OSSA Fall Protection
Standard Fall Protection (e.g., United Academy)
OSSA Confined Space Entry Monitor
OSSA Elevated Work Platform
Standard Boom Lift (e.g., United Academy)
Standard Scissor Lift (e.g., United Academy)
Telehandler / ZoomBoom
Forklift
WHMIS2015 / GHS
Respirator Training
Respirator Qualitative & Quantitative Fit Testing
Coming soon: Saskatchewan General Mine Safety Awareness
Online Training
Alberta CSTS
Saskatchewan SCOT
Saskatchewan R&R
WHMIS2015 / GHS
TDG
Out-Sourced Training
First Aid, Emergency (1 Day)
First Aid, Standard (2 Day)
H2S Alive
BSO
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