Category: Canada

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labelling of containers, the provision of safety data sheets (SDSs) and worker education and training programs. Does Canada use GHS? For example, Canada adopted the GHS by revising the existing WHMIS legislation. […]

Aeronautics Act ( R.S.C. , 1985, c. What legislative body governs the aviation industry in Canada? Transport CanadaThe Aeronautics Act, administered by Transport Canada, provides broad regulation-making authority over airlines, airports, airspace and aircraft through certification and regulation. What 3 regulations are governed under the Aeronautics Act? (a) a security clearance; (b) a restricted area […]

Canadian regulations cite ASTM standards for other goods, and Canada-based companies use ASTM standards to provide products for both local and international markets. What is the Canadian equivalent of ASTM? Canadian Standards Association CSA Z768-01(R2016) Standard. Where are ASTM standards used? ASTM standards are used and accepted worldwide and cover areas such as metals, paints, […]

Codes and user’s guides published by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) are available directly through the NRC Publications Archive in free electronic format. Is the Ontario building code free? digital download! You can request a PDF copy, for FREE, here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/request-digital-copy- What is the latest version of the National Building Code of Canada? […]

The average federal government salary in Canada is $34,125 per year or $17.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $28,275 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $44,850 per year. Do government jobs pay well Canada? Substantial Pay and Benefits Packages While a deep pool of job openings is important–what makes the government […]

Codes and user’s guides published by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) are available directly through the NRC Publications Archive in free electronic format. To access the electronic documents, visit the online collection of Codes Canada publications. Where can I buy a building code in Ontario? You can also download the packages for free […]

Platform/Stick Framing with Wood Far and away the most common way to build a home in Canada and the US is using “platform” or “stick” framing, also known as “stick-built”. What is the most common type of building construction used today? Wood, cement, aggregates, metals, bricks, concrete, clay are the most common type of building […]

Clinical trials are studies to find out whether a drug is safe and effective for people. The people who take part in trials are volunteers. They may be: patients with a disease. What is a clinical trial in simple terms? A type of research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. […]

There are five main types of fire: Class A – Ordinary Combustibles. Class B – Flammable Liquids and Gases. Class C – Fires involving electrical equipment – these could be any of the other type of fires, but electrical equipment is involved. Class D fires – Combustible Metals and Metal Alloys (not very common) What […]

4. How long does the clinical trial process take? Why does it take so long? Typically it can be 5-10 years before a drug can go from the first clinical trial to being submitted for approval by Health Canada (should it pass Phase III). How long do clinical trials take on average? There is no […]