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Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship

This guide recommends resources for programs in the School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship including codes and standards, books, manuals, videos, and databases. To see resources for specific programs, use the left navigation.

Books

Construction Health and Safety Manual by Infrastructure Health and Safety Association
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 9781435464476

Rigging books
Books on rigging located at Whitby Library
Mobile cranes: a safety handbook for operators, riggers, supervisors, and other personnel who use mobile cranes to accomplish their work

Video

DVDs

Cranes: Types & Components, Case Histories (2005) by Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Call Number: TJ1363 .C699 2005
Interior Doors, Frame and Trim; Roofing, Siding & Finishing; Frames: Doors and Windows; Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish; Floor Coverings
Hazard Awareness in Crane Operating Areas (2005) by Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Call Number: TJ1363 .H389 2005
International Hand Signals (2005) by Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Call Number: TJ1363 .I569 2005

Streaming Video

Safety Hub This link opens in a new window
Engaging workplace safety training video content that is used and viewed by organizations around the world. 107 videos covering topics including safety basics, hazard management, shop safety, power tools, welding safety, personal protective equipment and more.

Trade Magazines

Crane & Hoist Canada
News and information for Canadian crane and hoist professionals.
On-Site: Canada's Construction Magazine
Canadian construction magazine with information on infrastructure projects, heavy equipment, job safety and labour.

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