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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
Get safety information specific to the hazards of wood working tools, such as Band Saws, Mitre Saws, and Sanders, as well as general safety information. This information is produced by the Canadian Federal Government.
Job Bank: Career Planning Woodworking
Woodworking Careers
The Canadian Job Bank website offers career profiles that you can search and explore what skills may be needed for each job, as well as an explanation of possible tasks related to the skills.
Careers in Wood
Information and job postings about careers in the woodworking and wood industries.
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Canadian Career advice for those that are interested in Construction employment

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Skills Ontario
The Ontario Government has created this organization to support the trades in Ontario & help you develop their skills & knowledge of career opportunities.
Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers of Canada, Ontario Chapter
AWMAC a national non-profit professional association. It partners with other associations to define and improve architectural woodworking standards, support/enhance apprentice & other educational opportunities and much more!
Wood Manufacturing Council
The WMC words with employers, workers, educators, professional associations to support the wordworking industry in 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 materials, safety data sheets and worker education and training programs. Follow the link to learn more. http://www.whmis.ca/

Health Hazards in Woodworking
Fine Woodworking examines health hazards in woodworking, and simple precautions to minimize risks.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: OHS Fact Sheets
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
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Blocklayer.com offers free construction calculators. Figure out measurements for stairs, roofs, wall framing, and much more.
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Easily convert fractions to decimals.
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Learn how to read a tape measure and ensure precise measurements.
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Use this calculator to convert from imperial to metric.