Believe it or not, in Ontario alone, some 16,000 injuries occur annually due to workplace falls. That’s according to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board  The best way to prevent these accidents is through education. That’s why BiY is offering a Master Class, targeted at industry professionals, on fall prevention. It will deliver the basic knowledge required to work safely in areas where falls may occur. We’ll teach participants how to recognize fall hazards and how to identify and apply fall protection controls. Legislative requirements will also be reviewed. You just need to know that this it won’t cover site-specific equipment and procedures – you need to follow up with your employer on that. After completing the course, you will get a wallet card indicating that you’ve fulfilled the course requirements. We’ll also have a course on hazardous materials. Watch this space for more news.