IMPACT – Save the Date
Be sure to save the date and not to miss the 2015 North American Iron Workers/IMPACT Labor -Management Conference. You will leave the 2015 Iron Workers/IMPACT Labor-Management Conference with more knowledge and business acumen that when you arrived. That’s money! REGISTER by December
Stability During Construction
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
Occupational Health and Safety in Ontario 2013-14 Annual Report
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
Supporting the Skilled Trades in Ontario
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
10 Things You Don’t Know About Your Foreman
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
Debris Netting Update from the IHSA
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
Getting Paid: Credit and Collection Strategies
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
Independent Review Launched – Tony Dean Appointed
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
MPP McNaughton Statement Supporting Prompt Payment in Ontario
Monte McNaughton, PC MPP for Lambton – Kent – Middlesex, and PC leadership candidate, delivered the following Member’s Statement in the Ontario Legislature yesterday renewing calls to the government to enact and pass prompt payment legislation. Please watch it when
2-Minute News from the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association
Safety Talk: Work-Related Driving IHSA Safety Groups are recruiting! Focus group on small business safety seeks Sudbury-area firms Safety a recurring theme at Provincial Building Trades Conference 2014 Fleet Safety Conference on November 7–9 Mobile devices on worksites: Sample Policy and Safety Talk Safety Talk: Work-Related Driving In