CISC Ontario Region A committee of CISC members in consultation with suppliers and members of the Engineering community have been developing a document which outlines procedures and responsibilities for the safe erection of structural steel and steel deck. Once finalized it will be placed within the CISC code of standard practice, and used in conjunction with the […]
Issued: October 30, 2014 Content last reviewed: October 2014 by George Gritziotis / Chief Prevention Officer This annual report highlights accomplishments of the occupational health and safety system since the creation of the Ministry of Labour’s Prevention Office and includes activities from fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14. Future annual reports will include measurement of the achievement of […]
As many we posted earlier in the month, The Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, the Honourable Reza Moridi has appointed Tony Dean as a reviewer to conduct an independent technical review of certain processes within the College. In her 2014 Plan for Ontario, the Premier had made a commitment to support the success of […]
A MESSAGE TO OUR CONTRACTORS: By Mark Breslin I bet you think you know your foremen pretty well. You don’t. Really. They’ve been working for you forever, right? But you haven’t really been paying attention. Your foremen are the backbone of your company. And they are holding back on you. You’re missing a lot by […]
The IHSA has worked on a proposal for a new regulation to include the use of Debris Nets on buildings under construction to the betterment of health and safety to both workers and the general public. The proposal is currently under review and subject to approval. While some details may change, here are some key points to bring to […]
An FMI Training Program for the Ironworking Industry The FMI Getting Paid, Credit & Collection Strategies Course available to RAB XII Contractors was delivered this past October in Edmonton and the sixteen Contractor Representatives that attended were very pleased with the Training. FMI is planning to run the same course for RAB XII Contractors in Toronto. A possible […]
The Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, the Honourable Reza Moridi has appointed Tony Dean as Reviewer to conduct an independent technical review that will focus on processes related to determining scopes of practice and trade classification reviews. Mr Dean will consult with stakeholders and receive support from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and universities and the College of Trades, but will function […]