Author: Alberta Construction Training Institute

Word of the Day

by Alberta Construction Training Institute

ben trovato

adjective [ben truh–vah-toh]

How is ben trovato used?
There is a story that Nolan met Burr once on one of our vessels, when a party of Americans came on board in the Mediterranean. But this I believe to be a lie; or rather, it is a myth, ben trovato, involving a tremendous blowing-up with which he sunk Burr … Edward Everett Hale, “The Man Without a Country,” The Atlantic Monthly, December 1863

Working in extreme heat.

by Alberta Construction Training Institute

It has been a HOT one lately in the Alberta region.

Working in extreme heat puts stress on a person’s cooling system. When heat is combined with other stresses such as hard physical work, loss of fluids, fatigue or some medical conditions, it may lead to heat-related illness, disability and even death.

It should be noted that heat stroke is a medical emergency and as a result requires immediate medical attention (an ambulance should be called).
Other risk factors for developing heat strain besides medical conditions and certain medications are age, gender, past history of heat illness and use of PPE or heavy clothing.

Make sure to have a plan in place to combat the heat.
Always have water available and take breaks as needed.

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“ZERO HARM”


Word of the Day

by Alberta Construction Training Institute

abusage

Todays word of the day deals with communication. Either on the job or just everyday life. Communicating clearly can drastically help make life safer and easier for everyone.
At ACTI we strive to communicate clearly in all our classes. Whether English is your second language or new to the trades language. We always do what we can to make sure you make it through the training safely and accurately so that you leave with a great understanding of the course and can preform safely on the job.

Zero Harm

noun [uh–byoo-sij]
improper use of words; unidiomatic or ungrammatical language.